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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Is it time to invest in Japan again? BT Money Hacks (Ep 168)
Japan’s stock market has made a big comeback this year. Could the country finally be leaving the lost decades behind? Lee Kim Siang speaks to Naomi Fink, global strategist at Nikko Asset Management, to break it all down.
Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights of the conversation:
00:51 The driving forces behind Japan's economic rally
03:39 Is Japan finally overcoming deflation?
04:57 The impact of Abenomics on corporate governance
10:55 How yen weakness impacts investors
13:16 What to watch in the upcoming earnings season
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Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)
With Naomi Fink, global strategist, Nikko Asset Management
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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Planning for the worst with an LPA: BT Money Hacks (Ep 167)
Who will make decisions about your personal welfare or finances if you lose mental capacity? On this episode, host Lee Kim Siang talks to lawyer Stefanie Yuen Thio about the vital importance of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Highlights of the conversation:
01:41 What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
02:34 Why LPA is important for everyone
07:16 How LPA fits into estate planning
10:19 LPA Disputes within the family
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Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes.
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Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)
With Stefanie Yuen Thio, joint managing partner, TSMP Law Corporation
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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Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP
Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks
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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PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM
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Is this another Bitcoin bubble? BT Money Hacks (Ep 166)
Bitcoin is having a major comeback this year. Not only have prices more than doubled, there are now funds tracking the cryptocurrency in the US stock exchanges. But some are worried this could be the beginning of another bubble.
Are we looking at another Bitcoin bubble, or is the cryptocurrency here to stay? Lee Kim Siang sits down with Coinhako’s Kelvin See for insights.
Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights of the conversation:
02:37 Bitcoin’s recent surge
03:51 What are Bitcoin ETFs?
07:02 What is Bitcoin halving?
10:16 Pros and cons of investing in bitcoin
13:59 Is it a good time to invest in bitcoin?
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Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes.
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Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)
With Kelvin See, head of trading, Coinhako
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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Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN
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Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks
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 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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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
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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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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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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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
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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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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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