165 episodes

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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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.

    Are luxury watches a viable investment? BT Money Hacks (Ep 165)

    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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    • 10 min
    How to stop fighting about money: BT Money Hacks (Ep 164)

    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

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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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    BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

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    • 16 min
    I’ve been laid off. What now? BT Money Hacks (Ep 163)

    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

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    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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    BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

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    • 18 min
    Cashing in on Lunar New Year: BT Money Hacks (Ep 162)

    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
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 13 min
    What should Budget 2024 bring to the table? BT Money Hacks (Ep 161)

    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:

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    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
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 13 min
    Stablecoins to balance volatile crypto market? BT Money Hacks (Ep 160)

    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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    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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    • 19 min

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