What’s a realistic outlook for stocks & bonds

Trend in interest rates and inflation

CPF changes to enhance retirement savings

Brace for higher Integrated Shield premiums

Your greatest asset: yourself

Markets will do what they do in 2025, but there are ways to help you stay on an even keel.

Genevieve Cua sets out things you can anticipate in terms of returns, and trends in rates and inflation, including healthcare. Plus chalking up more in savings to maximise what the CPF can eventually pay you in retirement savings for life.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:16 What’s a realistic outlook for stocks and bonds

03.20 Trend in interest rates and inflation

04:33 CPF changes to enhance retirement savings

06:55 Brace for higher Integrated Shield premiums

09:38 Taking a fresh approach to your greatest asset: yourself

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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Emily Liu

Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Markets will do what they do in 2025, but there are ways to help you stay on an even keel.
Genevieve Cua sets out things you can anticipate in terms of returns, and trends in rates and inflation, including healthcare. Plus chalking up more in savings to maximise what the CPF can eventually pay you in retirement savings for life.
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:16 What&rsquo;s a realistic outlook for stocks and bonds
03.20 Trend in interest rates and inflation
04:33 CPF changes to enhance retirement savings
06:55 Brace for higher Integrated Shield premiums
09:38 Taking a fresh approach to your greatest asset: yourself
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Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>.&nbsp;
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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
Edited by: Emily Liu &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Genevieve Cua &amp; Emily Liu
Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party&rsquo;s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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BT Market Focus: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
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BT Correspondents Podcast channel showcases content presented by some of the newsroom's most respected columnists and includes the series: Mark to Market, Property BT, Wealth BT and Transport BT.

Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

BT Correspondents Podcast channel showcases content presented by some of the newsroom's most respected columnists and includes the series: Mark to Market, Property BT, Wealth BT and Transport BT.
Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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