The Financial Coconut Podcast

Do you believe in multiple selves? No, we are not entering the supernatural realm but if you want to understand why we experience buyer’s remorse, then we need to learn more about the different roles we play in our lives and how it can affect the way we think about our spending.TFC 145 goes deep into the conflicting mix of emotions when we make a purchase: why do we feel so excited just before we buy something but once we buy it, we feel down in the dumps? What can we do to manage this emotionally-charged financial rollercoaster?Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc145 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.

Despite the immense regulatory crackdown in 2021, many retail investors are still attracted to the Hong Kong market. What about you? To these investors, the question is no longer about whether Chinese companies are worth investing, but how they can continue to pick good investments in the Hong Kong market with the regulations in mind.Our guest Samuel Siew is definitely an expert on this topic. He is a market specialist for the China Solutions Team at ProsperUs by CGS-CIMB Securities which focuses on the Hong Kong and China markets across a wide range of protocols such as equities, CFDs, futures and forex. Understand the appeal behind the Hong Kong market and how you can also leverage on it in this episode!A-MAY-ze Yourself With ProsperUs Welcome Pack! Earn over S$200 worth of rewards when you kickstart your investment journey with ProsperUs!**T&Cs apply. https://bit.ly/3NQ4ypQLearn more about our guest Samuel: https://bit.ly/3MMv4zF Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills72Disclaimer: 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.

Did you listen to last week’s TFC episode on outdated boomer financial advice (https://spoti.fi/3yQN8V5)? This week, we will expand the discussion by dissecting some of the investing advice from our elders that may not work in today’s context. Instead of writing them off, we will attempt to understand how our elders came up with these advice. For example, why are they so afraid of the stock market? Listen to this episode to find out why.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc144 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.

If you think that personal branding is only for celebrities & influencers, think again. Our guest for today’s Chills with TFC episode will convince you otherwise. In fact, he strongly believes that having a personal brand can help you climb the ladder faster and become more successful! Sam Neo is the founder of 3 start-ups and also a HR expert who has worked with leaders of big brands like Samsung, ING Bank, Under Armour and more. In this episode, he will share why he thinks it’s now a must for everyone to create their personal brand. By looking inward, you will be able to leverage on your strengths and stand out in both the physical & digital crowd.What is the legacy you want to create & leave behind? Rediscover yourself in Chills 71!Learn more about our guest here: https://bit.ly/3yGqRJv Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills71Disclaimer: 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.

Have you ever gone “huh?” when you receive financial advice from your elders that seem a little… iffy? While they may have good intentions, we are living in a very different world from the one that they grew up in and some of their advice may no longer be relevant anymore. Recognise these outdated financial advice in TFC 143, break the cycle and move on from them!Done with this episode? Then you should listen to TFC 144 - Outdated Boomer Investing Advice You Should Stop Following: https://spoti.fi/3wLy0XrGet our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc143 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.

*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!Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills70Disclaimer: 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.

Planning your first trip after 2 years of pandemic? Prices for your air ticket & accommodation may be high for now so how can we get more bang for our buck in budget travels and still have a good time too? In TFC 142, we share some uncommon tips on how to stretch your dollar when it comes to traveling. Apparently, you can already save a few hundreds by choosing where you fly out from!Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc142 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.

Living longer to 100 years old is becoming a real possibility for many of us, thanks to advancements in healthcare and technology. Thus, it’s time we rethink our retirement plan. What if we underestimate how much we need for retirement? How do we protect our wealth as we age? What can we do to work towards a multi-stage life? Our guest for Chills 69 is Goh Theng Kiat, Chief Customer Officer from Prudential Singapore who will shed some light on how we can manage our health and wealth better so that we can retire with confidence!Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills69Disclaimer: 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.

You are what you eat, but why are some foods so popular despite them being sweeter, fatter and more expensive? TFC 141 may touch a raw nerve among the food fans (where is the ‘premium’ in premium boba tea?!) but hey, hear us out. You may change your mind about them once you understand more about their business model & what exactly goes into these popular foods!Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc141 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.

What is your version of the Singaporean Dream? Is it still achievable in the current economy, especially with the incoming GST hike and other measures announced in this year’s Singapore Budget? In Part 2 of this two-part series, we continue the discussion with Mr Jamus Lim, Associate Professor of Economics at ESSEC Business School & Member of Parliament for Sengkang GRC on his personal thoughts on the Budget measures and how we (especially the middle class) can continue to navigate & build our future. He even drops some advice on the fastest way to get a bump in your salary!Listen to Part 1 here: https://spoti.fi/3vN93t3Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills68Disclaimer: 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.