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The Financial Coconut
The Financial Coconut is Singapore’s First Finance Podcast Network. We are focused on covering insights, stories and frameworks around Retirement, Financial Wellness and Income anywhere. If you love what we do, join our email list to stay connected.Feel free to join our communityTelegram group!Whatsapp channelMore of what we do: Link in bio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 8, 2022 • 41min
Are You Getting Paid Your Worth In Your Job? [TFC 155 with Adrian Tan]
You may love your job, your colleagues are also your friends and your boss is the best in the world but all these mean nothing if your salary is not enough to support you. Could it be time to ask for a pay raise?Before you march into the office and demand for it, you may want to listen to this episode first. Let our guest Adrian share with you 3 things you need to work on before asking for a pay raise in this episode. Tap on his wealth of experience as a serial HR entrepreneur to help you get the salary you deserve!PS. Not sure if you are paid your worth? Check out this useful salary guide. Enjoyed this episode with Adrian? Then you should listen to his debt free story.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc155 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.

Aug 3, 2022 • 46min
How To Deal With Your Portfolio & Emotions During A Market Crash [Chills 82 with Max Koh]
What is that nagging feeling that makes us want to sell our stocks in a market crash? How do we fight the irrational fear of losing it all when we invest?Learning more about investor psychology can help you manage both your portfolio and emotions better. Listen to this episode as our guest Max explains how you can change the way you think about investing and eventually become a better, more logical investor.Want to learn more about investing mindsets? Then you should listen to this and this.(PS. If this episode sounds familiar to you, then you must be a fan of TFC Stock Geekout.)Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills82Disclaimer: 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.

Aug 1, 2022 • 28min
3 Ways You Can Support A Friend In Financial Turmoil [TFC 154]
What is the best way to support a friend who is struggling financially? Should we lend money or lend a listening ear instead?With the current red market, some of us may be in some kind of financial turmoil. How can we better support them through this difficult time? Are we the right people to be the pillar of support in the first place? This episode suggests 3 simple yet tactful ways to be there for your friend. Liked this episode? You may be interested in this and this too.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc154 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.

Jul 27, 2022 • 40min
What Others Don’t Tell You About Financial Freedom [Chills 81 with Max Koh]
“Through money, it made me realise that I don’t need money.” The irony in that statement was not lost in our guest Max who became a millionaire at the age of 29.In Part 2 of Max’s story (listen to Part 1 here), he goes deeper into the revelations he has made on his journey to financial freedom. What are some misconceptions many people have about financial freedom? Is it really for anyone? What were some regrets he had from this journey? How is he managing his investment portfolio now that he has achieved financial freedom?If you enjoyed this episode, you may like this and this too.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills81Disclaimer: 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.

Jul 25, 2022 • 28min
Kickstart Your Wealth Accumulation Journey With These 3 Tips [TFC 153]
Sure, you receive a monthly income from your job but is that good enough for your wealth accumulation journey? Join us in this episode as we discuss 3 basic tips you need to consider if you want to build enough wealth to last you a lifetime. How do we get into a surplus situation? In what ways does inflation get in the way of wealth accumulation? What’s the secret to 10x or even 100x your money?Enjoyed this episode? You may be interested in this and this too.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc153 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.

Jul 20, 2022 • 35min
How Will You Live Your Life As A Millionaire? [Chills 80 with Max Koh]
This million dollar question (pun not intended) must have come across your mind: what would I do if I had a million dollars?Some may quit their jobs to travel around the world, while others may go on a mega shopping spree and buy whatever their hearts desire. However, our guest Max did neither even though he hit his first million at a young age of 29. What did he do the moment he became a millionaire?Find out how Max became a millionaire through investing and what his life has been like since then. His honest and candid reflection in this episode will inspire you to discover your own version of financial stability.Update: Part 2 of Max's story is out.You can check out other TFC episodes featuring Max here and here.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills80Disclaimer: 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.

Jul 18, 2022 • 28min
3 Investing Tips To Take Advantage Of This Recession [TFC 152]
Recession is often viewed negatively but to many savvy investors, it is actually a great investment opportunity. Have you thought about how to play the market to your advantage yet?Get some investing inspiration in this episode, especially if this is your first time experiencing a recession. Find out how business cycles work, which industry is currently underappreciated and an alternative asset class you may also want to consider. As always, remember to do your due diligence before making any moves!2 other TFC episodes were mentioned in this episode. You can check them out here and here.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc152 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.

Jul 14, 2022 • 53min
How Does One Go From A 6-Figure Debt To Financial Independence? [Chills 79 with Dave]
Imagine going from being the co-owner of 7 shops to earning $7 per hour? That was what Dave, blogger of Minimalist in the City, went through at one point in his life. Despite being in debt (not once but twice), he emerged victorious and even achieved financial independence last year while living a minimalist lifestyle with his family of 4.Listen to Dave’s tumultuous financial journey in this episode and find out how he persevered through these difficult times. How did minimalism help him achieve financial independence? Does minimalism mean decluttering your physical belongings only, or is there more to it?Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills79Disclaimer: 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.

Jul 11, 2022 • 26min
3 Tips To Avoid Making Unnecessary Transactions On Your Financial Apps [TFC 151]
You may love the ease & convenience of conducting digital transactions on-the-go but you may want to reconsider when you hear about the potential pitfalls from using these financial apps. The way we transact for food and fitness classes should not be the same as transacting for financial instruments and products.Learn how to be more discerning in the way you use the financial apps in your phone in this episode and take control of your finances because only YOU can decide what to do with your money.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc151 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.

Jul 6, 2022 • 57min
Can Your Relationship Pass The Test Of Money? [Chills 78 with Marie Ang]
Love conquers all… does it really? Money has been quoted as one of the most common reasons why relationships fail. Do you think your relationship can pass the test of money?From courtship to marriage to retirement, let our guest Marie Ang, a certified John C. Maxwell and ICF coach, share how couples can manage money better together. In fact, she opines that it’s not really the money that destroys relationships. What is it then?Find out more about our guest Marie: https://bit.ly/3yLgu6RGet our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills78(Note: In case you find this episode familiar, it is a replay of a previous TFC episode. As the saying goes, old is gold!)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.


