Money Talks

With borders reopened, post-pandemic travel has been marred by skyrocketing airfares, flight cancellations and lost luggage. Aaron Wong, Founder of travel website MileLion, shares travel tips and hacks to scoring good deals and why travel insurance is non-negotiable.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A strong Singapore currency, good stock dividends and low-risk government-backed bonds are just some of the reasons that make Singapore securities an attractive investment. Alfred Chia, CEO of SingCapital, explains why Singapore securities should be part of any investor’s portfolio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What investments do you need to make in order to retire in your 50s in Singapore? Sarah Al-Khaldi sits down with veteran finance journalist Goh Eng Yeow who stopped work full-time when he was 56. He talks about his journey and how he did it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us in Singapore are already covered by MediShield Life in case of health emergencies. So do we really need additional medical insurance? It is the first thing you need to buy, says Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone has insurance - often on the advice of well-meaning friends or insurance agents. But are we paying too much for too little coverage? What's the difference between whole life and term and should you start paying insurance for your children? Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend gives a clear run-down of dos and don'ts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By some estimates – and depending on who you ask – the cost of raising a child in Singapore can be as high as half a million Singapore dollars for one child. How do we balance needs and wants and can we ever be financially ready? Sarah Al-Khaldi gets some answers from Sam Lai, founder of LifeWork Coaching and a mother of four. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore residents working here contribute to the Central Provident Fund (CPF). Some think it keeps their hard-earned money locked up but it can also be a tool for investment and a big plank for retirement. Editor-in-chief of The Fifth Person Adam Wong takes Sarah Al-Khaldi through the nuts and bolts of the CPF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Propnex CEO Ismail Gafoor gives his views on why he thinks resale is better than BTO flats, why saving for a dream home is not a good idea and what all his wealth has taught him about money and happiness.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial analyst Christopher Chong   who runs the Honey Money SG YouTube channel is 31 years old and on FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). Sarah Al-Khaldi finds out how much he saves, why he maxes out his CPF contributions and why all of it is a daily sacrifice. Reach us at: cnapodcasts@mediacorp.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-founder of The Smart Investor David Kuo opens our brand-new personal finance podcast, and he drops a few golden rules about how to kick off your journey towards financial freedom, what to do with your salary or bonus (hint: not a fancy holiday), why a bear market is good news and what he discovered after years of investing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.