The Financial Coconut Podcast

Once again, it seems that the US Dollar is collapsing due to the many countries who are dropping the US Dollar. So what does this mean and where else can we, as retail investors, put our money for it to grow? What steps can you take to protect your money when the global market eventually moves away from the US Dollar?—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it healthy to start a new job immediately after being laid off? That feeling of uncertainty you get when you’re being laid off from your 9-5 is daunting, isn't it? I feel you. Most of us might immediately start to job hunt and find a replacement job to take its place. But is it really healthy for you to hop on and start a new rebound job right away? Wouldn’t it be a little better for your physical and mental health to take a break and plan a little?—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Blockcast! Here's the crypto news for the week:02:35 - Another Barrier For Crypto To Enter Singapore?14:50 - Crypto Venture Funding Hits Lowest Level Since 202020:32 - Memecoin Season Is Back - Long Live The Frog!Blockcast is the brainchild of web3-focused news platform Blockhead and The Financial Coconut. Highlighting the latest in blockchain and web3 in Southeast Asia and beyond, there’s nothing cryptic about this brand new crypto podcast. From NFT nuances to institutional implications, Blockcast brings you weekly bite-size TLDRs and ICYMI discussions of the industry.—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 16 Dec 2021 and since then, the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) has changed from 60% to 55%.*Buying your first home can be a daunting experience, and on top of that, property prices seem to be on a high these days. Should I just buy a private property since HDB flats are already hitting $1 million? What are some common characteristics of properties with potential growth & higher rental yield?Our guest Douglas from Empower Advisory (https://bit.ly/3M7Z8oL) believes that when it comes to buying a property, there are options for everyone regardless of your needs & wants. In Chills 70, we discuss common property topics such as the new launch vs resale debate, using properties as an investment and more. Douglas also shares the number one mistake that first-time home buyers make; one couple even lost their $10-20k deposit because of that! Learn to be a more savvy homebuyer in this episode!—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Important Factors When Building Your New Cozy Home! It’s thrilling isn’t it, getting your first house and finally being able to design and arrange it however you like. But what most people don’t realize until their house is fully renovated and built is that there are some spaces that you don’t even really use that often! Maybe you saw that design or concept somewhere and wanted to add that into your home, but in the end it just became a space that you never use. Did you build your home or a showroom? Wouldn’t you love to have someone warn or advise you before taking a loan and putting a ton of time into this?Discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows) @ https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Podcast is a personal finance platform based in Singapore. Our goal is to educate and provide easy-to-understand information about personal finance topics such as budgeting, investing, retirement planning etc. We believe that personal finance is different for every individual and we aim to provide different perspectives to trigger our audience into paving their own unique path towards their financial goal.Did we give you a fresh perspective on choosing what to build and what not to build in your new home? Let us know which corner of your house you thought would get a lot of use but didnt xDHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your career might be in danger if your colleagues are your "family” ! We know it’s great to have a work bestie or work-husband/wife but are they really beneficial for your career growth? What happened to work life balance or keeping private and professional separate? Wouldn’t becoming “family” with your colleagues mess up the idea of that? Will private and professional matters be intertwine? Will it negatively impact work culture?—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Blockcast! Here's the crypto news for the week:00:58 - SEC’s Gary Gensler Dodging Ethereum’s Security Questions13:37 - These Crypto Giants Are LEAVING The US?21:04 - Solana’s Crypto SmartphoneBlockcast is the brainchild of web3-focused news platform Blockhead and The Financial Coconut. Highlighting the latest in blockchain and web3 in Southeast Asia and beyond, there’s nothing cryptic about this brand new crypto podcast. From NFT nuances to institutional implications, Blockcast brings you weekly bite-size TLDRs and ICYMI discussions of the industry.—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://www.tiktok.com/@thatproperty.guy—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malaysians Earn A 3x Income When They Work In Singapore But At What Cost?According to statistics, Malaysians working in Singapore account for nearly one-fifth of the total population of Singapore. You must have met more than one Malaysian colleague in the workplace.They always laugh at themselves and say: "If you cross a bridge, your income will triple!", or label themselves "Marau". But is it really all rainbows and butterflies? Apart from the exchange rate, what is it about Singapore that make Malaysians leave their hometowns to seek opportunities here?Check Out Li Cai O Ye here: https://spoti.fi/3UoWPTtCheck Out Kelvin Learns Investing here: https://www.youtube.com/@KelvinLearnsInvestingCheck Out SookYee here: https://www.instagram.com/sooklovechasedreamdotcom/Discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows) @ https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Podcast is a personal finance platform based in Singapore. Our goal is to educate and provide easy-to-understand information about personal finance topics such as budgeting, investing, retirement planning etc. We believe that personal finance is different for every individual and we aim to provide different perspectives to trigger our audience into paving their own unique path towards their financial goal.----------根据统计，在新加坡工作的马来西亚人占将近新加坡总人口五分之一；你在职场中肯定也遇到过不止一个马来西亚籍的同事。他们总自嘲说：“过了一条桥收入就翻三倍！”，或是为自己贴上 “马劳” 的标签。但事实真的这么有想象中这么美好吗？除了汇率之外，新加坡究竟有什么吸引力让这群马来西亚同胞们愿意离乡背井到这里来寻找机会？本集邀请到了原为马来西亚籍的Youtuber - Kelvin Learns Investing；与爱尔兰大学毕业后进入新加坡电商公司工作的 SookYee到节目上与我们聊聊大家各自在新加坡寻找机会甚至落地生根的选择收听本集的《理财哦椰！》一起关照你身边的马来西亚同胞！订阅 Kelvin Learns Investing，跟他一起学习投资！https://www.youtube.com/@KelvinLearnsInvesting https://www.instagram.com/kelvinlearnsinvesting/追踪 SookYee 与她成为朋友！https://www.instagram.com/sooklovechasedreamdotcom/收听《上岸吧！漂流少年！(WWF)》https://open.spotify.com/show/3PZoKjIXPJ4hePy97Z5tGX?si=66446151f5a1472e想听更多理财知识吗？欢迎您收听 The Financial Coconut 的姐妹频道，链接https://spoti.fi/3GefB7a我们的节目需要您的参与，把您个人理财的大小问题与想法发送到 hello@thefinancialcoconut.com或加入我们的 Telegram:https://t.me/thefinancialcoconutHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.