Perception gap regarding costs

Common misconceptions

Singapore becoming a super-aged society

Criteria for claims, balancing adequacy

Value added by private insurance supplements

If you’re worried about the hidden costs of long-term care, you're not alone. Most Singaporeans underestimate the financial strain, but Singlife's Helen Shen reveals the shocking truth and common misconceptions. Discover why long-term care isn't just for the elderly and how to safeguard your finances and your loved ones.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:40 Perception gap regarding costs

03:21 Common misconceptions

08:33 Singapore becoming a super-aged society

10:13 Criteria for claims, balancing adequacy and affordability

11:49 Value added by private insurance supplements

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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)

With Helen Shen, group head of products, Singlife

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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If you&rsquo;re worried about the hidden costs of long-term care, you're not alone. Most Singaporeans underestimate the financial strain, but Singlife's Helen Shen reveals the shocking truth and common misconceptions. Discover why long-term care isn't just for the elderly and how to safeguard your finances and your loved ones.
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:40 Perception gap regarding costs
03:21 Common misconceptions
08:33 Singapore becoming a super-aged society
10:13 Criteria for claims, balancing adequacy and affordability
11:49 Value added by private insurance supplements
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Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>.&nbsp;
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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
With Helen Shen, group head of products, Singlife
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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A monthly podcast series by the BT Wealth Editor, to help affluent individuals protect and grow their wealth.

Learn to protect and grow your wealth - for affluent individuals. Hosted by  Genevieve Cua. A podcast of BT Correspondents.

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

Learn to protect and grow your wealth - for affluent individuals. Hosted by  Genevieve Cua. A podcast of BT Correspondents.
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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Learn to protect and grow your wealth with The Business Times monthly podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Podcaster: Genevieve Cua 

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

Learn to protect and grow your wealth with The Business Times monthly podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Podcaster: Genevieve Cua 
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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