The Financial Coconut Podcast

The Financial Coconut
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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 community Telegram group! Whatsapp channel More of what we do: Link in bio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. How a 26-Year-Old Freelancer Bought a $1M Condo at 26 [Chills 266 ft Chrissy Crossy]

    5D AGO

    How a 26-Year-Old Freelancer Bought a $1M Condo at 26 [Chills 266 ft Chrissy Crossy]

    She's 26, single, and just bought a near $1 million condo on a freelance income. The internet refused to believe it. Meet Chris Chross, Producer & Sound Recordist, Continuum Creatives - the Singaporean millennial whose TikTok went viral when she filmed her parents' reaction to her solo condo purchase. But the headline misses the actual story. Behind the viral moment is a brutal practical playbook: why she went condo over HDB (singles can't BTO), how she saved and earned $20K in 10 weeks for the down payment, the mortgage haircut every non-9-to-5 worker needs to know about, and why she still doesn't feel rich. Reggie sits her down to unpack the strategy, the sacrifices, and the parts the algorithm doesn't show - from bank loan SOPs to family dynamics to what she'd actually do differently. If you're a single millennial wondering what your real options are, this is required watching. --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut 📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE SpotifyApple PodcastYouTube 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Get daily tips, insights, and community: InstagramTikTokTelegramWhatsappNewsletter 📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions. Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  2. She Moved to Vietnam With 2 Cats, Now She Runs One of Hanoi’s Best Bakeries [Chills 265 ft Sheereen]

    MAY 6

    She Moved to Vietnam With 2 Cats, Now She Runs One of Hanoi’s Best Bakeries [Chills 265 ft Sheereen]

    What happens when you leave Singapore at 21, move to Vietnam, and start life from scratch? Sit down with Sheereen Amran, Founder, Baked and Friends, a Singaporean entrepreneur who built one of Hanoi’s most loved bakeries after taking a leap into the unknown. Her journey wasn’t simple. She faced job rejections, cultural shocks, and even launched her bakery during the COVID lockdowns. But a simple cookie experiment at home eventually became the bakery’s signature product and helped build a loyal following. This episode explores what it really takes to build a business overseas, and how stepping outside Singapore can completely reshape your perspective on life, work, and success. 👍 If you enjoy stories of entrepreneurship, travel, and building a life outside your comfort zone, subscribe for more conversations like this. --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut 📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE SpotifyApple PodcastYouTube 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Get daily tips, insights, and community: InstagramTikTokTelegramWhatsappNewsletter 📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions. Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  3. Why Malaysia is the Next Big Thing in Franchising [TBS 56, Sponsored by MFA]

    MAY 5

    Why Malaysia is the Next Big Thing in Franchising [TBS 56, Sponsored by MFA]

    Most Singaporeans don't realise our neighbour up north has been quietly building a franchise empire for over three decades, and 2026 might be the biggest edition yet. We sit down with Kairul Azman Mohd Yusoh, Secretary General of the Malaysia Franchise Association, at the Marrybrown Sentosa flagship to unpack why FIM (Franchising International Malaysia) 2026, happening 21–23 May at KLCC, is officially the longest-running franchise event in the region.  We're talking 150+ companies, 250+ exhibitors, and a 70/30 local-international mix. From homegrown icons like Marrybrown (45 years strong), Manhattan Fish Market, US Pizza, Global Art and Smart Readers, to the National Franchise Policy 2030 with its five strategic pillars, this is a masterclass in how a country systematically scales SMEs into global brands. If you've ever wondered whether franchising is a smart, lower-risk way to start a business, this conversation is your starter pack. Watch now. --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut 📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE SpotifyApple PodcastYouTube 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Get daily tips, insights, and community: InstagramTikTokTelegramWhatsappNewsletter 📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions. Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  4. War, AI, Singapore's Professionals are anxious, so what's the plan? [Chills 264 ft Ministry of Manpower]

    APR 29

    War, AI, Singapore's Professionals are anxious, so what's the plan? [Chills 264 ft Ministry of Manpower]

    Global shifts. Local wages. SMEs on the brink. What does it actually mean for your paycheck when elephants fight and grass gets trampled? We got a senior policymaker to cut through the noise and get straight answers on Singapore’s job market, foreign talent, and who really pays the price of growth. Guest: Dinesh Vasu Dash (Singapore’s Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) & Manpower (MOM), and Mayor of South East District) What you’ll hear: Singapore’s “job shortage” vs. skills mismatchHow MOM investigates unfair hiring practices and foreign talent quotasWhy SMEs are struggling despite rising costs and stagnant revenueThe real effectiveness of upskilling, Place-and-Train, and grit programsWhat the government is doing to protect local wages in a volatile global economy --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut 📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE SpotifyApple PodcastYouTube 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Get daily tips, insights, and community: InstagramTikTokTelegramWhatsappNewsletter 📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions. Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  5. Chubby FIRE at 50! Travelling 120 Days a Year! [Chills 263]

    APR 22

    Chubby FIRE at 50! Travelling 120 Days a Year! [Chills 263]

    What does retirement actually look like when you've done it right? In this episode, we sit down with Nicole and Edward, a Singaporean couple in their early fifties who've been fully retired for four years. They didn't inherit wealth. They didn't go all in on crypto. They built their exit the slow, boring, brilliant way, and now they travel 120 days a year, ski across Japan, and still have the financial runway to prove it works. But here's what makes this conversation different: they're not selling you a formula. Nicole spent decades in banking, watched every major financial crisis unfold, and used that fear to build something bulletproof. Ed? He wrote poems about his job, and then one day decided it wasn't worth it anymore. We dig into: How they set their retirement target in the 1990s with zero internet and no Google - and why the number they picked still holds up todayTheir 50/35/15 portfolio split - and why they don't think you need to be a stock-picker to winThe "UAT" approach to retirement - how they tested living abroad in Bangkok and Japan before committing to the lifestyleWhy they don't believe in retiring too early - and the age bracket they think is the sweet spotPost-retirement identity, purpose, and what actually keeps you fulfilled when the title and the payslip are goneThis isn't a story about being lucky or childless or rich. It's about making decisions consistently over 20 years, and what that actually buys you. --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut 📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE SpotifyApple PodcastYouTube 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Get daily tips, insights, and community: InstagramTikTokTelegramWhatsappNewsletter 📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions. Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  6. We Challenged a CEO Before His IPO… Here’s What Happened [Chills 262, Sponsored by Kin Global]

    APR 15

    We Challenged a CEO Before His IPO… Here’s What Happened [Chills 262, Sponsored by Kin Global]

    This audio is for information purposes only and does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation for sale or subscription of or solicitation or invitation of any offer to or recommendation to buy or subscribe for any securities. Any person wishing to subscribe for and/or acquire any securities in Kin Global Limited will need to make an application in the manner set out in the Offer Document dated 14 April 2026 registered by the SGX-ST, acting on behalf of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. You are responsible for your own investment choices. A copy of the Offer Document is available on the SGX-ST’s website, https://www.sgx.com. Copies of the Offer Document and the Application Forms may also be obtained on request, subject to availability during office hours, from SAC Capital Private Limited at 1 Robinson Road, #21-01 AIA Tower, Singapore 048542. Please refer also to the disclaimers at 00:00 - 00:04 of the video for more information. --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut 📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE SpotifyApple PodcastYouTube 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Get daily tips, insights, and community: InstagramTikTokTelegramWhatsappNewsletter 📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions. Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  7. My 'Boring' Uncle Portfolio Makes $200K a Year [Chills 260 ft Stocks.cafe]

    APR 8

    My 'Boring' Uncle Portfolio Makes $200K a Year [Chills 260 ft Stocks.cafe]

    Could you actually "quit" the Singaporean rat race and still pull in a massive annual income? Meet Evan Koh, the "nerdy engineer" and Founder of Stocks.cafe, who did exactly that. After a PhD and a decade-long stint in Japan, he returned to Singapore with a $200,000 annual passive income and a new mission: hitting the gym and living life on his own terms. From building tools for investors to creating a life funded largely by passive income, Evan shares pieces of a story that might challenge how you think about work, money, and freedom. If you’ve ever wondered whether financial freedom is about earning more, investing smarter, or designing a completely different lifestyle… this episode might make you rethink the path. 🎧 Tune in to hear Evan’s full story, and the lessons hidden between the numbers. --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut 📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE SpotifyApple PodcastYouTube 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Get daily tips, insights, and community: InstagramTikTokTelegramWhatsappNewsletter 📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions. Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  8. The Art & Science Behind Building Diversified Portfolios [Chills 260]

    APR 1

    The Art & Science Behind Building Diversified Portfolios [Chills 260]

    Markets are volatile. Headlines are everywhere. Oil prices are rising, geopolitics is heating up, and investors everywhere are trying to predict what happens next. But what if trying to predict the market is the biggest mistake investors make? How should you actually invest in a world that feels unpredictable? Sit with Wei Dai, Global Head of Research, Dimensional Fund Advisors, to break down the science behind investing and why long-term strategies often beat trying to outguess the market. Wei Dai leads a global research team studying how markets behave and how academic insights translate into real investment portfolios. In this conversation, she explains why disciplined, research-driven investing may matter more than reacting to headlines. We discuss: Why market prices already contain more information than most investors realiseThe difference between active investing, passive investing, and systematic investingThe real drivers of long-term stock returns: size, value, and profitabilityHow professionals avoid value traps and falling knivesWhether geopolitics and oil prices should affect your portfolioThe truth about global diversification (and why many investors aren’t truly diversified)Why predicting markets is far harder than people thinkWhether you're a beginner investor or someone building a long-term portfolio, this conversation offers a deeper look into how markets work and how disciplined investors navigate uncertainty. --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut 📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE SpotifyApple PodcastYouTube 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Get daily tips, insights, and community: InstagramTikTokTelegramWhatsappNewsletter 📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions. Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
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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 community Telegram group! Whatsapp channel More of what we do: Link in bio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Financial Coconut
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    807
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