Providend's Money Wisdom

In this episode, I hope to dispel a myth that many have believed for a long time - that insurance is a good instrument to accumulate wealth. The host, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore’s first fee-only wealth advisory firm and author of the book “Money Wisdom: Simple Truths for Financial Wellness”. View the full list of podcast episodes published: https://providen...

In this episode, I will be explaining the types and durations of our insurance needs as well as how we can prioritise one over another given our limited resources. The host, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore’s first fee-only wealth advisory firm and author of the book “Money Wisdom: Simple Truths for Financial Wellness”. View the full list of podcast episodes publ...

In this episode, I will share the comparison on how every dollar of premiums you pay is being used between whole life and term insurance. The host, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore’s first fee-only wealth advisory firm and author of the book “Money Wisdom: Simple Truths for Financial Wellness”. View the full list of podcast episodes published: https://providend.c...

In this episode, I will share the reasons why we have been emphasising so much on using term insurance despite the absence of a maturity benefit - one of the main reasons for its unpopularity. The host, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore’s first fee-only wealth advisory firm and author of the book “Money Wisdom: Simple Truths for Financial Wellness”. View the full...

Insurance should be used strictly for life protection. In most instances, it is a temporary need, the only exception is probably medical expense insurance. In this episode, I will share the differences between medical expense insurance for local, regional and worldwide coverage as well as their underwriting requirement. The host, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore’...

In this episode, I will lists down 6 financial health markers you can use to check your financial condition and the practical ways to stay financially healthy and fit. The host, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore’s first fee-only wealth advisory firm and author of the book “Money Wisdom: Simple Truths for Financial Wellness”. View the full list of podcast episodes...

In the very first episode, I will be sharing my objectives of publishing the Money Wisdom book back in 2019 and an overview of its content flow so you can have a better understanding of what to expect from this podcast. A common theme throughout my book is the focus on making a life decision first and let your life decision lead your financial decisions. The host, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executi...