The Financial Coconut Podcast

After the previous intense episodes covering CPF and other retirement strategies, it’s time for a more relaxed and casual episode. I was really surprised when I learned that most people didn't know about these CPF facts. What useful and surprising CPF facts or tricks are there? How can you leverage on these CPF tricks to give yourself a slight boost in your retirement plan?—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.

Should happiness come first instead of career growth? According to a recent study, more than half of the workers in Singapore would accept a lesser-paying or lesser work role to be happier. Over 50% of people are willing to sacrifice career growth for their “happiness”! But isn't career growth a step towards a happiness filled future? Is taking a pay cut really going to make you happier or could it bring more unpredictable stress into your lives? Could it just be a temporary solution?—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:01:54 - Ethereum’s Next Big Upgrade Is Here13:39 - Bitcoin’s Bounce From The Dead25:03 - New Onramp Strategies Arise in Crypto! 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.

Useful CPF Hacks You Should Know And Use Today!You probably know of CPF as the government fund that takes 20% of my income monthly. At the same time, some people are also depositing rather large amounts into their CPF accounts saying it's essentially an investment plan that has guaranteed a 4% interest rate. So what's the truth behind CPF and how can we use this guaranteed 4% to it's full capacity? Joining us on this episode is Chris from HoneyMoneySG, learn why he chooses to deposit a large amount into CPF and what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so. Check Out Li Cai O Ye here: https://spoti.fi/3UoWPTtCheck Out HoneyMoneySG here: https://www.youtube.com/@HoneyMoneySGDiscover 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.----------许多人对公积金的刻板印象还是 ”政府强制征收我20%的收入” 的一个政策；但同时却有人早早在三十多岁的时候就把大笔的现金存款存入公积金的一般户口当中？还告诉我们这是一笔可以保障 4% 利率的投资，究竟是怎么一回事呢？本集邀请到了新加坡的精明理财youtuber HoneyMoneySG 的 Chris，与我们分享为什么他选择把大笔的现金主动存入公积金来达成 CPF shielding 的保障，具体是怎么操作，又有什么样的利与弊呢？收听本集的《理财哦椰！》一起借力公积金达成你的财富目标！订阅 HoneyMoneySG，学习更多理财秘技！ https://www.youtube.com/@HoneyMoneySG----------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.

3 Things You Should Know About The HDB Lease Buyback Scheme! The HDB lease buyback scheme allows you to earn some money from your HDB flat even while you continue to live in it! Sound pretty good right? You get to stay in your flat with more money in your CPF account for a comfortable retirement, what’s not to love? But are there any downsides to selling your flat back to HDB?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. Would selling your flat back to HDB now be part of your retirement plan?Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Your Age Really An Important Factor To Your Success? Has someone ever told you you’re too old to succeed or it’s too late for you now? Well those people who told you that, could not be MORE WRONG. Look at Michelle Yeoh for instance, winning an Oscar at 60 YEARS OLD! She is proof that age does not limit your chances of success. The real question now is, is age really the problem? Or is it your ability?—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:02:21 - [Bitcoin, A Safer Alternative than Fiat?]16:34 - [US Regulators Wage War On Crypto]26:39 - [Twitter The Puppet Master]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/thefinancialcoconutDisclaimer: The content in TFC Blockcast is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.--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.--The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus propagating over simplified get rich quick programmes & a desire to share best practices revolving around personal finance which has since turned into a network of content championing the idea of creating a life you love while managing your finances well.Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, “She’s a Terrorist and I Love Her”, to be postponed indefinitely but also putting them 200,000$ in debt! So how does their podcast make enough money to sustain and power through these hard times? How did HOOQ’s liquidation affect their finances and views on future TV production projects?If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com!Use Code COCONUT25 for 25% off! Valid until 5 June 2023!Check them out here:Yah Lah But: https://www.youtube.com/@YahLahButMinistry of Funny: https://www.youtube.com/@MinistryofFunny—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.

Want to apply for your own BTOs but aren't sure how to? It gets a little intimidating doesn't it, when applying for big boy big girl things like car loans, bank loans or even government BTOs right? We get it which is why we've got you covered on this episode of Coconut Avenue! On this episode, we sit down with Dan and Lydia from LongKang Kitties and talk about what their BTO application process was like and what challenges they faced as self-employed individuals. Most importantly, why did they have to apply for their HLE (HDB Loan Eligibility) twice? Check Out LongKang Kitties! https://www.instagram.com/longkangkitties/?hl=enDiscover 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.Applying for BTOs sure can be intimidating! Let us know if this episode helped you become one step closer to owning your very own BTO flat! Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is CPF Life The Right Fit For Your Retirement Plans? CPF Life has been around for slightly more than a decade and some of us are wondering how can we maximize the benefit of CPF Life? We’ve compiled everything you need to know and think about into 3 questions to ask yourself before implementing CPF Life into your retirement strategy!Disclaimer: Throughout the episode " 6% for retirement account (RA) for 1st 60k" was mentioned a number of times. Upon release we noticed a mistake on the numbers and the correct number is 6% for retirement account for the 1st 30k. Please understand that this mix up in numbers does not change the thoughts and feelings towards the things that we have shared with you in the episode. Enjoy the episode! 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.After asking yourself the 3 questions, is CPF Life a right fit for your retirement strategy? Let us know if you found these tips helpful and comment the questions/topics you would like us to answer!Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.