Hacks to help you fly the coop: BT Money Hacks

More young people crave independence and are moving out of their parents’ before getting married? How do you know when it’s time and if you have the means to do so? Howie Lim speaks to Tim Phillips from timtalksmoney.com and Seth Wee from Providend to find out when and how they did it. Synopsis: E…

Was the Asian stock sell-off a one-off? BT Money Hacks (Ep 183)

Investors fled from risk assets when the Asian stock sell-off deepened in August. It was speculated that interest rates would need to be cut rapidly to stimulate growth. Was this a one-off or a signal of things to come? Howie Lim finds out from Paul Chew head of research, Phillip Securities Researc…

Employee financial well-being can impact business outcomes: BT Money Hacks (Ep 182)

Companies should start placing a higher priority on both employee mental and financial well-being because the better your workers are, the better your company will be as well. How true is that and when did it become an employer’s responsibility to care for its employees’ finances? Howie Lim speaks …

Is a soft or hard landing for the US economy better for your investments? BT Money Hacks (Ep 181)

With the US economy giving everyone whiplash in recent times and the Fed poised to cut interest rates, what does this all mean for your investments? Howie Lim speaks to Charu Chanana, head of FX Strategy and global market strategist at Saxo to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, Howie Lim gets exper…

Do ILPs have a place in your portfolio? BT Money Hacks (Ep 180)

After first gaining popularity in the early 1990s, investment-linked insurance policies have been a mainstay in the offerings of insurers. But how much has changed since then and do they have a place in your portfolio today? Howie Lim talks to CEO of Providend Christopher Tan and chief agency offic…

Ways to get out of debt: BT Money Hacks (Ep 179)

Debt can be scary but you’re not alone. There is help available and paths you can take. Howie Lim finds out what they are from Tan Huey Min of Credit Counselling Singapore and Seth Wee of Providend. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the co…

Combatting costs in the world’s costliest city: BT Money Hacks (Ep 178)

Singapore as a global financial hub attracts expatriates from around the world. This drives prices and costs up. Additionally, Singapore has been crowned the costliest city for expats by several surveys. How is everyone dealing with this accolade and those pesky costs? Howie Lim finds out from Chri…

Gen-Z money trends unearthed and reviewed: BT Money Hacks (Ep 177)

What is ‘money dysmorphia’, ‘soft life’ and ‘loud budgeting’? Your guess is as good as any! Howie Lim finds out from Christopher Forbes of CMC Invest and Seth Wee from Providend whether these Gen-Z money trends are worth looking into. Synopsis: Every Monday. The Business Times breaks down useful p…

ETFs or Unit Trusts for your SRS? BT Money Hacks (Ep 176)

The Supplementary Retirement Scheme or SRS is a tax efficient account but heavily underutilised in Singapore. How can we best utilise this account to help pad up our retirement savings and what should we be investing in? Howie Lim speaks to Hugh Chung from Endowus and Jermyn Wong from State Street…

BT Money Hacks is now weekly!

Howie Lim shares a big update about the show. Spoiler alert: Money Hacks is now weekly!