BT Money Hacks The Business Times
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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.
Podcaster: Howie Lim
Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.
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Are luxury watches a viable investment? BT Money Hacks (Ep 165)
Watches are one of the most popular buys for wealthy Singaporeans. If you’ve seen one up close, you can see why they’re such beloved works of art. But can they pull their weight as investments?
BT’s Lee Kim Siang sits down with Nick Lim, director of second-hand dealer Chuan Watch to get to the bottom of this.
Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights of the conversation:
01:37 Pros and cons of watches as investment
02:58 How to evaluate a watch
05:59 Factors that influence the price of a watch
06:35 The Covid luxury watch boom and bust
Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)
With Nick Lim, director, Chuan Watch
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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How to stop fighting about money: BT Money Hacks (Ep 164)
You know how it goes: It’s been a long, stressful week. On a whim, you decide to treat yourself to a massage. Your partner gets salty. A fight ensues. How do you avoid this? Lee Kim Siang hears from one couple who’s figured it out.
Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights of the conversation:
01:22 Planning for big ticket purchases
04:09 Balance financial, emotional and physical responsibilities
07:24 Financial support for your in-laws
08:58 Budgeting as a couple
13:37 Treat your partner like a boss
Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)
With Angela Teng, editorial director of The Simple Sum; and her husband Isaac Tan
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first, third and fifth Monday of the month:
Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe
Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN
Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP
Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks
Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt
WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM
BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod
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I’ve been laid off. What now? BT Money Hacks (Ep 163)
Layoffs seem to be happening left and right. What rights do Singaporean employees have in the face of retrenchment? How can you dispute your severance package? Lee Kim Siang finds out.
Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights of the conversation:
02:13 Singapore’s employment law provides limited protections for retrenchment
07:51 How Lazada fumbled their latest round of layoffs
12:01 How to negotiate your exit package
15:45 How to dispute your retrenchment
Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)
With Amarjit Kaur, head of employment law, Withers KhattarWong; and Wong Siqi, content creator
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first, third and fifth Monday of the month:
Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe
Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN
Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP
Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks
Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt
WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM
BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod
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Cashing in on Lunar New Year: BT Money Hacks (Ep 162)
It’s that time of the year again, where time-honoured tradition lines our red packets (and pockets) with cash. What’s the best way to make the most of our ang-bao money? Howie Lim finds out.
Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights of the conversation:
03:08 Importance of planning your finances
04:16 Saving is not sufficient
05:37 Understanding your needs versus wants
06:49 Step-by-Step guide to using your ang-bao money
07:46 Saving, spending and investing have to coexist
09:41 Where to start investing for a beginner
Hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)
With Mey Wong, head of client experience at StashAway
Edited by: Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first, third and fifth Monday of the month:
Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe
Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN
Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP
Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks
Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt
WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM
BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod
BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson
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What should Budget 2024 bring to the table? BT Money Hacks (Ep 161)
These are trying times and all eyes are on Budget 2024, especially since rumours abound that it could be an ‘election Budget’. Howie Lim finds out what various industry experts think.
Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights of the conversation:
02:26 New tax incentives for corporates
05:31 To boost sustainability efforts
06:16 GE and elevated cost of living
08:12 Have Budgets done enough already?
10:31 What if wish lists don’t materialise?
Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)
With Tan Wen Wei, analyst, Asia at EIU; Gene Kwee, partner, head of tax APAC at Mazars; and Yong Jiahao, partner, IGH & manufacturing, tax, KPMG in Singapore
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Howie Lim & Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, and rate us on:
Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe
Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN
Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP
Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks
Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt
WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM
BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod
BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson
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Stablecoins to balance volatile crypto market? BT Money Hacks (Ep 160)
A trend in 2024 could be institutional players showing a keen interest in issuing their own stablecoins. And it’s a move that has been welcomed by the digital asset sector.
Howie Lim gets insights from Gerald Goh, co-founder and CEO Singapore of Sygnum
Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights of the conversation:
01:06 What exactly is a stablecoin
03:20 Stablecoins’ role in the larger ecosystem
06:37 Stablecoin market expanding
09:19 The growing need for regulation
12:43 Should investors look into stablecoins?
Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)
With Gerald Goh, co-founder and CEO Singapore of Sygnum
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on:
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Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe
Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN
Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP
Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks
Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt
WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM
BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod
BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson
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