The Financial Coconut Podcast

Sure, everyone knows e-commerce giant Amazon but did you know 87% of items bought from Etsy cannot be found on Amazon at all? Looks like Etsy has found an edge that even Amazon cannot beat!While not many are familiar with Etsy in Singapore, it doesn’t mean we should overlook this company. Join us today as we geek out on this unique e-commerce company with Timothy Phillips, the head of content and investment lead at ProsperUs by CGS-CIMB Securities!Shopping for more e-commerce stocks? Check out our analysis of Shopify & Sea Limited.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/sgo48Disclaimer: The content in TFC Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.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---TFC Stock Geekout is a podcast by The Financial Coconut, Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast. In this podcast, we will be providing weekly updates on the stock market and in-depth analysis of individual stocks. Join fellow investors and geek out on stocks with us!Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter is coming… tech winter, that is. Previously on a hiring & spending spree, we are now seeing layoffs among tech companies as they become more conservative in their operations. Is the tech winter a cause for concern, or are there rare opportunities to be seized in this unique situation?In this Chills episode, we discuss how employees & investors in the tech industry can ride out the tech winter. Which jobs are susceptible to layoffs during a tech winter? What can tech employees do to negotiate their stay? Is tech winter a good time to buy tech stocks?Join in the tech winter discussion with our guests Jeremy Au, venture capitalist from Monk’s Hill Ventures, and Jeraldine Phneah, account executive at Spot.io where she helps startups extend their cash runway by optimizing their cloud spend.(01:34) How Jeraldine Phneah and Jeremy Au met (02:55) What Jeraldine is hearing from startups (03:48) What is tech winter? (05:13) This is not the first tech winter(08:50) VCs are still looking at growth but they also care about profitability (12:05) How are startups preparing? (13:55) How tech winter is impacting the job market? Which jobs are being impacted the most? (17:30) Are Venture Capital jobs being impacted? (19:53) Positioning yourself well in this macroeconomic environment(21:27) How startup founders hire (25:07) How long will this last? (28:45) Is this a good time to invest in tech companies?(33:06) Jeraldine's best and worst investment PS. Check out another tech-related podcast episode here.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills92Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.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 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.

Welcome to TFC Weekly Market Updates! Here's the market news for the week:03:20 - CHIPS Act Doubles Down On Regulations17:39 - Can The UK Survive a 13.9% Grocery Inflation? 30:00 - Where Else Can We Put Our Money In The Current Economy?Disclaimer: The content in TFC Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.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 ---TFC Stock Geekout is a podcast by The Financial Coconut, Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast. In this podcast, we will be providing weekly updates on the stock market and in-depth analysis of individual stocks. Join fellow investors and geek out on stocks with us!Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worried about the recent interest rate hike? You’re not alone. This is one of the reasons why Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) are gaining traction among many retail investors recently. What makes SSBs an attractive investment choice and should you invest in it?Let’s learn more about SSBs today with Chuin Ting, CEO & CIO of MoneyOwl! In this insightful and comprehensive episode, Chuin Ting will share 3 important pointers to think about when considering SSBs and how you can go about applying for them.Want more choices? No problem! We also explore other alternatives to SSBs that may give you a better chance at beating the high interest rate. Savvy investors should not miss this episode!PS. Want to find out more about MoneyOwl’s WiseSaver portfolio mentioned in the episode? Check out the latest promotion here: https://bit.ly/TFCXWiseSaver Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc164(Need a quick explainer on what bonds are? You may find this helpful: https://bit.ly/3MjDI98)Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.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 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.

How the tables have turned. With the acceleration of technology triggered by the pandemic, tech stocks became highly raved by retail investors for the past 2 years but now that the world is stepping out of the pandemic, tech stocks doesn’t seem to be the crowd favourite anymore. Does this mean tech stocks are no longer profitable? Joining us today to dissect tech stocks is Jeremy Au, a venture capitalist from Monk’s Hill Ventures! PS. Check out our analysis of 2 popular tech stocks here: Adobe & Cloudflare.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/sgo47Disclaimer: The content in TFC Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.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---TFC Stock Geekout is a podcast by The Financial Coconut, Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast. In this podcast, we will be providing weekly updates on the stock market and in-depth analysis of individual stocks. Join fellow investors and geek out on stocks with us!Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With an unpredictable stock market in a turbulent world, what can Singaporeans do to ensure that they can continue building up their wealth for retirement and more? 1M65 may be the answer.1M65 - accumulating $1 million in your CPF accounts by the age of 65 is a popular financial movement that has garnered many followers in Singapore ever since it started in 2015.In this illuminating episode, you will hear from the founder of the 1M65 movement himself, Mr Loo Cheng Chuan. His candid and relatable sharing of 1M65 and financial planning will definitely pique the interest of any Singaporean who are looking for alternative forms of wealth accumulation!Want to learn more about what to do with your CPF? Listen to TFC 104 and 146.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills91Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.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 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.

Welcome to TFC Weekly Market Updates! Here's the market news for the week:02:38 - Is Credit Suisse Becoming The Next Lehman Brothers?13:51 - One Pound = One USD?!Disclaimer: The content in TFC Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.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 ---TFC Stock Geekout is a podcast by The Financial Coconut, Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast. In this podcast, we will be providing weekly updates on the stock market and in-depth analysis of individual stocks. Join fellow investors and geek out on stocks with us!Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve been taught to be hardworking and strive for the best in whatever we do but what should we do if when we get overwhelmed with the never-ending work in the rat race? Some of us choose to lie flat in life.Yes, you read that right. Lying flat or 躺平 is a growing movement where one takes an indifferent approach to work and life. It is often seen as a silent protest to the fast-paced world that we live in.In today’s episode, we dive deep into the idea of lying flat and why we think it may be better to lie down for a while instead of lying flat forever.PS. Are you thinking about the rat race you’re in right now? Perhaps you may want to listen to this episode.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc163Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.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 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.

In Singapore, we're so used to dealing with insurance agents. Heck, we've probably been approached by a few and may have even bought something from them. It seems like they're so entrenched here but it's a completely different story in other parts of the world.Lemonade started off as in the homeowners insurance space, but now they're publically traded and operate in many Western countries selling even things like life insurance.Is this the future of insurance or will it be a fad? Tune in today to find out!Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone should be investing, but the way you approach it may be different depending on your interests and experience.Discover how Beansprout is helping all the different investors out there improve their financial knowledge one bean at a time. PS. Don't forget to spend some time with your investor's mindset too!Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.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 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.