Don’t confuse a great company with a great investment

Bull markets breed bad habits. You might be confusing a great company with a great investment! Jose Mayora of Divita Value-Growth Fund reveals to Howie Lim the crucial and simple valuation metric retail investors must focus on when the hype runs high. Which overlooked sectors offer real compounding…

How to reset your finances for the New Year

New year, clean slate. But does your money reset have to feel stressful?  In this episode of Money Hacks, Emily Liu explores a softer way to plan for the year ahead. Financial consultant Patrine Choo and Gen Z money author Lillian Zhang share how they reflect on the past year, manage emotional mon…

Forget free money: 2026’s inflation-fighting playbook

This episode is your financial ‘crystal ball’! Did 2025 leave your portfolio feeling... something? As cash yields drop, find out where the real returns hide. Ditch nominal gains as Howie Lim gets the expert-led playbook for a more resilient 2026. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks d…

Liquidity vs Legacy: Retirement planning for SME owners

Your business is your biggest asset—but is it your smartest retirement plan? SME owners often risk starving personal wealth by betting everything on a future sale. Howie Lim learns the essential strategies for valuing your business, achieving tax-smart profit extraction, and building a separate, re…

The 'Anti' Advisor: Why Everything You Know About Saving is Wrong

Future-proof your finances? That's what your advisor wants you to believe. Chris Miles, the anti-financial advisor, rips up the rulebook on saving for the "long haul," the myth of "money making money," and why high-risk is just high nonsense. Howie Lim gets the real cheat code from him.  Synopsis:…

How to Master Risk and Find Value in Mid-Caps

Forget the blue chips. Singapore’s iEdge Next 50 indices are outperforming the STI by significant margins, signalling a seismic shift in market focus. Are mid-caps the new sweet spot for growth, offering higher potential with less small-cap volatility? Experts dissect the fundamentals, risk managem…

Why a wealth manager started a portfolio for his 6-month-old

Feeling squeezed by school fees, ageing parents, and volatile markets? You’re not alone.  Howie Lim chats with OCBC’s Timothy Liew, a wealth-management pro and fellow parent, about investing wisely when life gets expensive. Timothy opens up about his disastrous first trade, how he builds his core-…

Prudent planning, protected pockets

If you’re worried about inflation eating into your savings, discover the art of "right-siting" your insurance. We're not just cutting premiums; we're freeing up capital for smarter investments. Learn how to identify over-insurance, maximise value, and even use tech tools to ensure your coverage fit…

Project You: How to fund your mini-retirement

Forget slogging until 65 before retiring or taking a break. Discover the rising trend of mini-retirements – a "Project You" career pause that's surprisingly achievable. Howie Lim gets experts to reveal how to plan, fund, and navigate these strategic breaks, turning your financial fears into a roadm…

Breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle

Is a strong work ethic enough to escape the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle? Many Singaporeans prioritise immediate gratification over long-term financial security. We need to challenge the old ideas of saving and explore automated strategies with Benjamin Tan from Chocolate Finance. Synopsis: Every Mo…