The #1 financial mistake after job loss

Untouchable when money's tight

Separating identity from paycheck

Pivot careers without panic-driven decisions

The 3-bucket approach to surviving a layoff

One small financial win to regain control

Retrenchment isn't just a career setback; it's a financial and psychological earthquake. Howie Lim speaks with financial psychologist Dr Annabelle Chow about navigating the initial shock. What is the single biggest financial mistake most make in the first 48 hours and how to stop panic from driving your decisions?

From mastering the "3-bucket" survival strategy to separating your identity from your paycheck, and moving from fear to clarity. Don’t let uncertainty manage your future. Reclaim your financial agency—because while jobs go, your security shouldn't.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

01:06 The #1 financial mistake after job loss

05:01 Untouchable when money's tight

07:50 Separating identity from paycheck

11:19 Pivoting careers without panic-driven decisions

13:32 The 3-bucket approach to surviving a layoff

19:30 One small financial win to regain control

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Dr Annabelle Chow, financial psychologist, Annabelle Psychology

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim, Chai Pei Chieh and Nicole Teo

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

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Retrenchment isn't just a career setback; it's a financial and psychological earthquake. Howie Lim speaks with financial psychologist Dr Annabelle Chow about navigating the initial shock. What is the single biggest financial mistake most make in the first 48 hours and how to stop panic from driving your decisions?
From mastering the "3-bucket" survival strategy to separating your identity from your paycheck, and moving from fear to clarity. Don&rsquo;t let uncertainty manage your future. Reclaim your financial agency&mdash;because while jobs go, your security shouldn't.
Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights:
01:06 The #1 financial mistake after job loss
05:01 Untouchable when money's tight
07:50 Separating identity from paycheck
11:19 Pivoting careers without panic-driven decisions
13:32 The 3-bucket approach to surviving a layoff
19:30 One small financial win to regain control
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Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.
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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)
With Dr Annabelle Chow, financial psychologist, Annabelle Psychology
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Howie Lim, Chai Pei Chieh and Nicole Teo
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday:
Channel: <a href="http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks">bt.sg/btmoneyhacks</a>
Amazon:<a href="http://bt.sg/mham"> bt.sg/mham</a>
Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://bt.sg/oeXe">bt.sg/oeXe</a>&nbsp;
Spotify: <a href="http://bt.sg/oeGN">bt.sg/oeGN</a>&nbsp;
YouTube Music: <a href="https://bt.sg/mhyt/">bt.sg/mhyt</a>
Website: <a href="https://bt.sg/moneyhacks">bt.sg/moneyhacks</a>
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.&nbsp;
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Join Howie every Monday for useful personal financial tips from various experts.

Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests. Hosted by Howie Lim.

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

Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests. Hosted by Howie Lim.
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

BT Money Hacks

Every Monday. The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.

Podcaster: Howie Lim

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

Every Monday. The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.
Podcaster: Howie Lim
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.