Chills with TFC

In movies, we always see people make a 180 degree turn in their daily habits and perspective on life. What could have happened if you weren’t as lucky and didn’t survive? Would you carry on with your life the same as before or would you slow things down and appreciate every precious moment that you have? — Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocki...

Thinking of leaving Singapore for somewhere FRESH and ENERGIZING? I feel you... Being stuck in the same place for now and the foreseeable future sure does mess with your motivation. But what if I told you there was a nomad-friendly place that’s NOT in the Southeast Asia? — Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we ex...

What is that one specific factor that you look for when getting your own HDB? Is it the location and amenities around the HDB area or maybe the size of the flat? These are all equally important factors when choosing your HDB flat; it is a major investment after all. But what if I told you that you might not be considering the most important factor about your HDB? Check out Shaik's Tiktok: https://...

How do podcasters make stable income in singapore? Earning a stable income from content creation would be a dream come true for most people in this current generation but the thing most people dont tell you is the uncertainty that comes along with it! Haresh and Terence, the minds behind Ministry of Funny and Yah Lah But, were left in the dust after HOOQ’s liquidation causing not only their show,...

Did his life get better after quitting theatre to pursue coding? Did pursuing coding instead really improve his quality of life or did it just bring more inconviences? Maybe if he had stuck with theatre, he could have made it to the Oscar’s and won just like Michelle Yeoh! — Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we...

Is anything truly unbiased? Even our own views and opinions are never truly unbiased. However there is one company out there that boasts it’s unbiasedness. Seedly, the unbiased finance assistant platform that aims to help users make smarter financial decisions through their expense tracking app and crowdsourced knowledge, makes it their mission to ensure that all the information put out on their f...

A step in the journey of financial wealth is the financial plan, a part where most people get lost and confused as to where and how to begin. Most times when in a situation like this, we tend to turn to “influencers” for a solution but as you go on you notice the pieces of advice they give are pieces for an entire different puzzle set. Getting your financial plan checked and revised is an importan...

In episode #7 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the CEO and founder from Abiel Real Estate Fund, Maureen Li. She is a seasoned commercial and residential property investor with years of experience in Australia and Singapore property markets. Join me as I chill with Maureen and discuss how we should look at leasehold HDBs and Condos. Should you get HDB before you get Condo? Why do some people buy HDB ev...

In episode #6 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the CEO of a company that has been leading the charge in the local financial social enterprise scene. In investing, stocks often steal the limelight, while bonds are often the sidekick. Most of us don’t pay much attention to bonds. However, they can actually play an important role in your portfolio.   Join me as I chill with Chuin Ting from Money Owl...

In episode #5 of Chills w TFC, we bring on someone that took the path less traveled. He found his way from being a stock-picking enthusiast to becoming a fund manager and running a very popular stock picking blog.   Join me as I chill with Ser Jing from The Good Investors blog and discuss topics surrounding growth and value investing. When to sell stocks? Are there any industries that are in...

In episode #4 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the co-founder and the chief investment officer of a company that has dominated the robo-advisor scene in Singapore since 2016.   Join me as I chill with Freddy Lim from Stashaway to give you a broad overview of the markets and major investment themes for 2021. Will the US-China dispute continue to affect your investments? Can China's financial...

In episode #3 of Chills w TFC, we bring on one of Singapore’s most popular investing bloggers. He offers much insights to both season and new investors. What’s even more impressive is that he publishes his portfolio on his website.   Join me as I chill with Kyith from Investment Moats. He shares some important habits someone a new investor should have. You also get to hear why he finally...

In episode #2 of Chills w TFC, we bring on a powerhouse in Singapore's financial planning space. He took off against the tide to run Singapore's 1st fee-only financial planning firm: he does not make any commission off his recommendations! Everyone has their "ideal life" and in that process, we seek to set up our finances to fulfill the life we love but he thinks many are taking things to the extr...

Dylan and Ava, although very young in their teens, have done multiple Ted Talks and run numerous successful kickstarter projects, such as One Kind block and GIY Stick.  In this episode, they share how they manage their lives and their perspectives on various aspects of life. They also talk about how education, learning and growth is envision in their family, and how all these has help to shap...