The Financial Coconut Podcast

How many times have you heard phrases like “you do you” or “be yourself” or even “dont care about what other people think” ? I'm gonna guess and say quite often right? But can you really afford to not care about what others think and not build or maintain your reputation because you’re “being yourself”?What if your reputation has been tarnished? Is it possible to rebuild that reputation or would you have to start from ground zero again? On this episode of Wise and Shine, we dissect this obsession to be ourselves and come to a realization that maybe it is all a give and take.—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.

Sometimes we feel like our leaders of the day do not listen to us, they push through policies that we may not like. But since 2011, many new policies like increasing property taxes, foreign labour quotas, raising income tax on the highest earners, supercar taxes, CPF life and increasing housing and family support all points to the PAP shifting economically “left”, albeit secretly.Is this the nation we want? Is the PAP finally listening to us and is experiencing a “moral awakening” ?On today’s episode, we sit down with Founder of Singapore’s biggest “left” publication, RICE Media, Mark and Walid from Teh tarik with Walid (Singapore’s top political podcast) to discuss Singapore’s changing economic and social structure and how do we the lay Singaporean manuver the changing landscape?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/thefinancialcoconut00:00 Intro04:01 How Singaporean are you?09:00 What is the definition of politically left & economically left？16:00 Do you think there is a moral awakening?20:04 The idea of shifting economically left33:23 Moving economically left To move politically right?44:47 What is the Singapore you want to leave for next generation?---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this 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.

01:20 : A Breath Of Fresh Airbnb30:16 : DBS Profits Skyrocket! 41:39 : 37% Loss At Port Hutchison HoldingsFor 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 Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.--TFC Investor Network, created by The Financial Coconut, Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast, is for investing enthusiasts who are looking for weekly updates on the stock market and in-depth analysis of individual stocks. Join fellow investors and geek out on stocks with us!--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.

Would you say it’s affordable to live in Singapore? Most would say living in Singapore is rather expensive and costly but can the new elements introduced in the latest Singapore Budget 2023 make a difference in the lives of Singapore’s residences? In this episode we ask the question “Is it affordable to live in Singapore?” where we touch on various different topics from HDB Prices to is Singapore a place for you to pursue your dreams?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/thefinancialcoconut00:00 Intro01:36 How Singaporean are you?05:52 Will HDB prices ever come down?10:25 Is living in Singapore affordable?28:41 What is the Singaporean dream?40:08 Is HDB fair?46:46 Is Singapore still a place you can pursue your dream?50:38 Is sharing the future of affordability in Singapore?55:17 What is the Singapore you want to leave for next generation?---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this 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.

I’m sure you’ve scrolled through social media and you see posts/tweets about AI becoming smarter and CAN REPLACE you at your workplace! But then you get memes and jokes about AI like that meme of AI identifying a cat as a dog.It really makes you wonder if AI really is truly capable of replacing humans. How can you future proof your work, career, life and finances? Should you fear the next frontier?In this episode of Wise & Shine, we’re taking a deeper look into whether or not AI can truly render humans obsolete, or will humans continue to reign supreme?—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:04:27 Crypto regulation has become a warzone18:09 The race for hub status37:19 Temasek’s Relationship with Amber Group 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 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 can we encourage youngsters to get married and have kids? Wah saying that out loud gives us goosebumps.Singapore’s fertility rate has once again made it into the parliamentary discussion. As the number of senior citizens in the country rapidly increases, and the total fertility rate stay depressed, is this a downward spiral for our nation? What practices can the Government implement to help us build strong loving families?More importantly, where is the love in nurturing Singapore families? Why does it always sound like an economic problem?Join us today as we sit down and have a chat with one of the BUSIEST moms we’ve ever met, Oniatta Effendi, and discuss what are the difficulties she faces as a working mom and how she maintains balance between work and family.Discover more from the team atThe Financial Coconut (including all our other shows): https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutCheck Out RICE Media too! https://www.ricemedia.coCheck out Baju by Oniatta https://galeritokokita.com/baju-by-oniatta/Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TFC version01:23, 32:40, 56:25 ad timestamps14:21 - Macro20:51 - Cost of living32:41 - CPF 39:46 - Property MarketsFor 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 Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.--TFC Investor Network, created by The Financial Coconut, Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast, is for investing enthusiasts who are looking for weekly updates on the stock market and in-depth analysis of individual stocks. Join fellow investors and geek out on stocks with us!--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.

Is “Forward Singapore” more of the same talk and no action? With cost of living on the massive rise, and our island becoming increasingly dense, success feels out of reach for some. Or is it a phenomenon of the next generation of Singapore, redefining what success means to us? We casually roll our eyes at “the Singaporean dream” and be like, Sian. But what do we really want? What does success mean to us today and what is a Singapore we want to create for our kids? it is not always the government, let’s talk.This episode is brought to you by TFC & RICE Media! Join us for the coming 2 weeks as we discuss our hopes and dreams for Singapore and give you the a different view of Budget 2023. We seek the expand the discussion and allow more perspectives to thrive as our nation decide how we spend our moolah! Actively comment on our telegram, Reddit and socials! We want to hear from you too!Discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows): https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut Check Out RICE Media too! https://www.ricemedia.coCheck Out @SGBudgetBabe too!Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has heard of the 50/30/20 strategy for budgeting but is it really the most efficient strategy? Well our host Reggie has a different opinion 😏Come along as we discuss and put together a budgeting strategy that truly fits your needs and even allows for personal SPLURGING!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 The Financial Coconut is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.--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.