From a childhood marked by financial hardship to financial independence at 35, Jeremy Tan’s journey has been anything but typical. In 2025, he stepped into the political arena as an independent candidate and delivered the strongest showing by an independent in 53 years.

In this episode, we unpack comparison culture, lifestyle creep, and why real freedom is more about clarity than flexing. Jeremy shares how living with less sharpened his focus and helped him design a life on his own terms.

As he puts it, “Get comfortable with having lesser, so that you can free your mind to think of how to make more money.”

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You can connect with Jeremy here

https://sg.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-tan-sg

https://jeremytan.sg/

https://www.instagram.com/jeremytan.sg/

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Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

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From a childhood marked by financial hardship to financial independence at 35, Jeremy Tan&rsquo;s journey has been anything but typical. In 2025, he stepped into the political arena as an independent candidate and delivered the strongest showing by an independent in 53 years.
In this episode, we unpack comparison culture, lifestyle creep, and why real freedom is more about clarity than flexing. Jeremy shares how living with less sharpened his focus and helped him design a life on his own terms.
As he puts it, &ldquo;Get comfortable with having lesser, so that you can free your mind to think of how to make more money.&rdquo;
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You can connect with Jeremy here
<a href="https://sg.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-tan-sg">https://sg.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-tan-sg</a>
<a href="https://jeremytan.sg/">https://jeremytan.sg/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeremytan.sg/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/jeremytan.sg/</a>
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Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.
The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.
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The Building Financial Fitness podcast is hosted by prolific finance blogger Junus Eu, aka MissFITFI. Over the course of the podcast, Junus brings on special guests to talk about topics ranging from gendered finance and the true cost of furthering education.

The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

The Building Financial Fitness podcast is hosted by prolific finance blogger Junus Eu, aka MissFITFI. Over the course of the podcast, Junus brings on special guests to talk about topics ranging from gendered finance and the true cost of furthering education.
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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From Financial Scarcity as a Kid to FIRE by 35, with Jeremy Tan

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Jeremy Tan, Singapore's first "bitcoin candidate," joins us to break down why Singaporeans are obsessed with money, whether the CPF is really your best bet, and how Bitcoin fits into your investment portfolio.

We dive deep into rising property prices, the challenging job market, and why beating inflation is harder than ever. But beyond the doom and gloom, Jeremy reveals where real opportunities lie: niche startups, building AI-powered services, and why becoming a founder might be your move in the next five years.

The real challenge? "It's harder to fight the lifestyle creep than it is to fight the AI wave."

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You can connect with Jeremy here

https://sg.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-tan-sg

https://jeremytan.sg/

https://www.instagram.com/jeremytan.sg/

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Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

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Jeremy Tan, Singapore's first "bitcoin candidate," joins us to break down why Singaporeans are obsessed with money, whether the CPF is really your best bet, and how Bitcoin fits into your investment portfolio.
We dive deep into rising property prices, the challenging job market, and why beating inflation is harder than ever. But beyond the doom and gloom, Jeremy reveals where real opportunities lie: niche startups, building AI-powered services, and why becoming a founder might be your move in the next five years.
The real challenge? "It's harder to fight the lifestyle creep than it is to fight the AI wave."
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You can connect with Jeremy here
<a href="https://sg.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-tan-sg">https://sg.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-tan-sg</a>
<a href="https://jeremytan.sg/">https://jeremytan.sg/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeremytan.sg/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/jeremytan.sg/</a>
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Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.
The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.
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Money Perspectives From Singapore's Very Own Bitcoin Uncle, with Jeremy Tan aka Encik Bitcoin

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Ever feel like the world of investing is just one big "rat race"? In this episode, we’re joined by Laurent Lequen, the mastermind behind The Macro Butler, to break down how anyone can achieve "FU money" through simple portfolio allocation. 

Forget the hype of meme coins and lottery-style trading; Laurent shares his "boring" but effective strategy based on the Permanent Portfolio.We dive into the power of equal-weighting your assets—cash, bonds, stocks, and gold—to consistently beat inflation over the long haul. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your financial journey, you'll learn why blocking out the noise and sticking to a disciplined rebalancing plan is the real key to financial freedom.

"Everyone deserves to have the FU money and everyone deserves to be financially literate." — Laurent Lequen 

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You can find out more about The Macro Butler:

https://themacrobutler.substack.com/

https://themacrobutler.com/

Connect with Laurent Lequen:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-lequeu-/

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Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

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Ever feel like the world of investing is just one big "rat race"? In this episode, we&rsquo;re joined by Laurent Lequen, the mastermind behind The Macro Butler, to break down how anyone can achieve "FU money" through simple portfolio allocation.&nbsp;
Forget the hype of meme coins and lottery-style trading; Laurent shares his "boring" but effective strategy based on the Permanent Portfolio.We dive into the power of equal-weighting your assets&mdash;cash, bonds, stocks, and gold&mdash;to consistently beat inflation over the long haul. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your financial journey, you'll learn why blocking out the noise and sticking to a disciplined rebalancing plan is the real key to financial freedom.
"Everyone deserves to have the FU money and everyone deserves to be financially literate." &mdash; Laurent Lequen&nbsp;
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You can find out more about The Macro Butler:
<a href="https://themacrobutler.substack.com/">https://themacrobutler.substack.com/</a>
<a href="https://themacrobutler.com/">https://themacrobutler.com/</a>
Connect with Laurent Lequen:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-lequeu-/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-lequeu-/</a>
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Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.
The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.
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Portfolio Allocation 101 with Laurent Lequen, (The Macro Butler)

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What does it really take to juggle a growing business, two kids, and a family budget all at once? In this episode, we sit down with Beatrice Liu, founder of Oriental Remedies Group, who went from a decade in corporate to launching her own business three months into her pregnancy.

Beatrice gets real about building financial safety nets early, why she's never been afraid to dial back her lifestyle expectations, and how her entrepreneurial mindset actually makes her a sharper money manager at home.

The conversation also digs into why Gen Z's hustle culture might be onto something, and the underrated link between investing and beating inflation. As Beatrice puts it, "dare to try when the risk is low and it's younger — I'm sure these skills will really help them in the long term."

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You can find out more about Oriental Remedies Group:

https://www.orientalremediesgroup.com/tcm-clinic/

https://www.instagram.com/orientalremediesclinic/

https://www.tiktok.com/@orientalremediesclinic

https://www.facebook.com/Orientalremediesgroup/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/orientalremediesclinic/

or connect with Beatrice
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriceliu/

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Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

What does it really take to juggle a growing business, two kids, and a family budget all at once? In this episode, we sit down with Beatrice Liu, founder of Oriental Remedies Group, who went from a decade in corporate to launching her own business three months into her pregnancy.
Beatrice gets real about building financial safety nets early, why she's never been afraid to dial back her lifestyle expectations, and how her entrepreneurial mindset actually makes her a sharper money manager at home.
The conversation also digs into why Gen Z's hustle culture might be onto something, and the underrated link between investing and beating inflation. As Beatrice puts it, "dare to try when the risk is low and it's younger &mdash; I'm sure these skills will really help them in the long term."
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You can find out more about Oriental Remedies Group:
<a href="https://www.orientalremediesgroup.com/tcm-clinic/">https://www.orientalremediesgroup.com/tcm-clinic/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/orientalremediesclinic/">https://www.instagram.com/orientalremediesclinic/</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@orientalremediesclinic">https://www.tiktok.com/@orientalremediesclinic</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Orientalremediesgroup/">https://www.facebook.com/Orientalremediesgroup/</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/orientalremediesclinic/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/orientalremediesclinic/</a>
or connect with Beatrice <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriceliu/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriceliu/</a>
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Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.
The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

Managing Family Finances as a Mompreneur with Beatrice, Liu, Oriental Remedies Group

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7740012e-e1bd-4f85-81c4-a7f50047134a/clips/28cef673-06a5-4137-a820-b41e00917814/transcript

From Financial Scarcity as a Kid to FIRE by 35, with Jeremy Tan

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