The Financial Coconut Podcast

Yes, you read that right. With software engineers in great demand (the world needs 40 million of them right now), learning how to code can be a game changer in your career and the wide array of resources available out there means you can learn coding at your own pace at any time. We explore the exciting world of software engineering with our guest Kai, CEO of Rocket Academy (https://rocketacademy....

Do you know that inflation reduces your ability to buy stuff? The same amount of money buys you less and less. Instead of repeating what most experts are saying about inflation, we decided to go into a comprehensive discussion on how inflation can affect the prices of our daily essentials: goods, services & assets and more importantly, what you can do to mitigate any inflation risk you may face. G...

Did you know that women-led startups receive only 2.5% of VC (venture capital) funding worldwide? Why is there such a disparity? Having been on both sides of the table as a past venture capitalist funding various startups and a fundraiser for her VC fund, our guest Tanya Rolfe (co-founder of sophiawomen.com) shares her thoughts and insights on the challenges female entrepreneurs face, practical ad...

As we chug along in our investing journey, it is inevitable that we encounter obstacles that would challenge our investing thesis & mindset. The market is ever-changing so what are some basic investors’ mindsets to internalise and bear in mind so that we can remain steady even if it seems like a rocky road ahead? This episode serves as a reminder for fellow retail investors who may feel overwhelme...

Singapore has always been a pragmatic society where the goal for most of us is to work hard and earn a decent living for our families. Pursuing our interests and embarking on unconventional career paths like urban farming doesn’t seem to be the priority but this was what our guest Christopher did even though he has a degree in aerospace engineering. Listen to today’s Chills episode and get inspire...

Imagine a world where China takes over the role of the main global superpower. What will it be like? While none of us can predict the future accurately, this scenario is entirely possible given China’s astronomical growth over the years. As global citizens and investors, what can we do to thrive in such a world? Join us as we explore some ways to prepare ourselves should China become the leader of...

This week’s Chills with TFC is a special one as Reggie (Chief Financial Coconut) and Rakaesh (host of TFC Market Updates in Stock Geekout) come together for the first time to do a review of 2021. Find out how last year has been for them, their honest thoughts & perspectives on major themes like mental health and the phenomenon of the Great Resignation, and how they plan to navigate the new year ah...

Happy 2022, Coconuts! As we set our new year resolutions and make plans towards achieving them, have you ever wondered what is the real purpose behind our goals? In the very first TFC episode of the year, we go deeper into our thought processes and find our why behind the new year goals that we set for ourselves so that we have a clearer idea of not just what you want, but why you want it. Get our...

Are you thinking of shifting into the gig economy? The traditional concept of work where one holds the same job until you retire is no longer the norm. The pandemic has accelerated the growth of the gig economy - freelancers, self-employed people, entrepreneurs and other independent doers. Without the support & resources from companies, how do independent doers in the gig economy find work and str...

Once again, we have come to the last week of the year and as we say goodbye to 2021, it is also a good time for us to recap what we have learnt about personal finance through the pandemic. Is it always about needs vs wants? How will inflation actually affect Singaporeans? Is it time to diversify not just our investment portfolio, but our personal portfolios in life? Join us as we review and reflec...

“Heads or tails, you still win”. This is the position that our guest Tee Leng aims for in his investing journey: he will always benefit from the market no matter what happens to it. How does he find that investment sweet spot? With more than 10 years of experience as a portfolio manager at Heritage Capital Global Fund, Tee Leng shares his thoughts on how the pandemic contributed to his shift from...

If you are lucky enough to have a job that allows you to work from anywhere, you may want to consider these 3 locations that our Chief Financial Coconut has personally spent some time at.   For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut   --- The Financial Coconut started out as...

Did you know you can actually become a millionaire if you only invest $7 a day? In this week's episode, we talk hedge fund manager, Michael Gilmore who has stumbled upon an amazing discovery on how everyone can become a millionaire. Listen in to not only better understand how you can be a millionaire yourself, but how you can also help your loved ones achieve this amazing feat!   For all other lin...

The conventional idea of the rat race is where we study hard and get a job to accumulate wealth so that we can settle down, start a family and eventually retire. TFC 121 will blow your mind as we challenge this notion: quitting your job does not necessarily mean you are out of the rat race. This episode will expand on the true meaning of the rat race and the 3 phases to go through for anyone who i...

Like it or not, politics determines many things in our lives, including our financial options. Join us in today's session to see how you can be political without having to be an activist. There are many things you can do that won't take much more time. You can listen more from Walid at his podcast at this link Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills47   For all other links men...

This is a special TFC episode as we provide you with our timely analysis of the most recent market news that has triggered a worldwide sell-off: Chinese company Didi’s plans to delist from the US market. This has sparked fears that other Chinese companies listed in the US may also follow suit. Is this a real risk for investors or could this be the new reality going forward? Listen to today’s break...

*Read on to find out how you can receive eCapitaVouchers worth up to S$200 from MoneyOwl!* In Singapore, we follow a tiered tax system. When you make more, you get taxed more. Thus, many of us are thinking of ways to reduce our taxes (legally, of course). What if there is a way to reduce tax and also prepare for your retirement at the same time? The Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) does just...

This episode is for all the ladies in the house. Even though 70% of the financial decisions at home are made by women, finance has always been a topic that is male-dominated. Why is this so? Statistically speaking, women live longer so having a financial plan is even more vital for them. Why do some women find it hard to talk about finance and investments? What are some ways to get more women star...

We are about two years into the Covid-19 pandemic and there’s a new variant in town - Omicron. While virologists and governments are researching more about Omicron, how should retail investors like ourselves plan for our investments following this new development? Will news of this new variant start a market sell-off? Should we double down on big pharma? What does this mean for your recovery play...

Most of us know LinkedIn as a social networking platform for professionals but very few know how to optimize their LinkedIn profiles and stand out from the (virtual) crowd. Is there an optimal time to post on LinkedIn? What exactly is the 4-1-1, and what is the only paid advertising tool worth paying for on LinkedIn? Take a LinkedIn & Personal Branding 101 class with us as we invite Chris, founder...

If given a choice, would you leave Singapore and work in another country? Some of us may find it very daunting while others simply can’t wait to move elsewhere. The logistics of moving to another country is mostly manageable but what about preparing our minds for it? In TFC 117, we offer 3 thought-provoking questions that you should ask yourself before making the big move. Get our show notes at ht...

"Would you prefer to be in a lot of debt but have two cars or would you prefer to have just a bicycle but be financially free?" This is what Adrian challenges us to think about in Part Two of his debt story (listen to Part One here: https://spoti.fi/3FtQY6m ) as he shares how his family went through this difficult period with him, interesting strategies he used to stop himself from buying ‘shiny n...

It’s 10am on a Tuesday morning. You wake up to the sounds of the gentle waves outside your villa. With a laptop in hand, you head to one of the lounge chairs at the beach… and start working?! This is not a work holiday but the reality of many who have gone on geoarbitrage - living & working in a place with a lower cost of living while enjoying the same level of income. Does this sound like the ult...

Can you imagine having a debt of almost a million dollars? That was what Adrian, a serial entrepreneur and father of four experienced at one point in his entrepreneurial journey. He shares his raw and honest story in this week’s Chills with TFC. This is Part One of Adrian’s story as he explains what got him into this predicament, how it affected his life & the lives of his loved ones and the initi...

Social media has been set abuzz last month ever since explosive allegations involving some of the key personnel behind NOC (Night Owl Cinematics), one of the biggest YouTube channels in Singapore started surfacing online anonymously. While we are not here to play the judge and decide who’s right or wrong, we do think there are some valuable lessons to learn about communication from this saga that...