The not so bumpy path to financial freedom: BT Money Hacks (Ep 151)

Financial stability, financial independence, financial abundance, financial freedom! The terms just get more complicated or is it just semantics? Does one mean the other and how can we get there? Howie Lim gets insights from Stephanie Chiaw, financial services associate director, PhillipCapital a…

Stay invested or be a loser: BT Money Hacks (Ep 150)

With inflation seemingly persistent and global economic conditions looking like they could worsen, how do we steel ourselves to stay invested? Stay invested we must because who wants to be a loser? Howie Lim gets insights from Samuel Rhee, Chairman and CIO at Endowus. Synopsis: Every first and thi…

Active investing equals financial independence? BT Money Hacks (Ep 149)

Salary independence, active investing, FIRE. How can we be sure any of them work to get us to financial independence? Howie Lim gets the skinny from Sabrina Gan, Fidelity International’s Head of Southeast Asia and Country Head of Singapore. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The …

Savings vs. investing and wealth building hacks: BT Money Hacks (Ep 148)

In the debate between savings and investing, which is a better choice to grow our wealth? What are some factors to consider? Karl Franks, the Chief Operating Officer of Hugosave and Christopher Tan, founder and CEO of Providend share their insights and tips with Howie Lim. Synopsis: Every first an…

Access to best performing asset class - privates: BT Money Hacks (Ep 147)

Private equities, real estate, digital assets, collectibles are some of the alternative assets that are missing in our investment portfolio. How can we achieve a balanced portfolio, including alternatives in the current environment? Howie Lim gets insights from Kelvin Lee, Co-founder and CEO of Alt…

How to achieve salary independence: BT Money Hacks (Ep 146)

Winning the lottery may feel like a pipe dream. But the salary independence it gives is more attainable than you think. Imagine not requiring a paycheck from your boss. Howie Lim uncovers the possibilities with David Kuo, co-founder of The Smart Investor. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of …

China or India - which is a better bet? BT Money Hacks (Ep 145)

One has been an economic force for some time, and one is poised to be one of the fastest growing major economies over the next decade. But where should you put your money? Howie Lim finds out from Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist at DBS’ chief investment office. Synopsis: Every first and thi…

Tackling your peskier inflation worries: BT Money Hacks (Ep 144)

Retirement inadequacies? Bonds not keeping pace with inflation? That yield curve staying below 5 percent? Howie Lim finds the answers to these questions with financial experts in this episode.  Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tip…

Get ready for digital assets' bull market: BT Money Hacks (Ep 143)

Is now the time to go back into digital asset investing? But is regulation going to ramp up so the space is less volatile? And just because the arguably most stable digital asset is regaining ground, does it mean the winter is over? Howie Lim speaks to Justin Lim, Director of Business Development, …

Still prevalent money myths: BT Money Hacks (Ep 142)

Don’t be fooled by some of these money myths. And what can you do if you have been? Howie Lim, correspondent at the Business Times gets insights from David Kuo from The Smart Investor, Adam Reynolds, APAC CEO from Saxo, Christopher Tan from Providend and David Fergusson of Hugosave. Synopsis: Eve…