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Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests. Hosted by Howie Lim. Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

  1. Is Gold a glittering investment in 2025? BT Money Hacks

    3 DAYS AGO

    Is Gold a glittering investment in 2025? BT Money Hacks

    How will gold fare in 2025 now that it’s had rather a stellar 2024 and, let’s face it, decade? Should we be shoring up on this safe haven asset or letting some of it go? What headwinds or tailwinds will gold face moving forward? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Albert Cheng, CEO, Singapore Bullion Market Association and Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist & SPDR gold sales specialist, State Street Global Advisors SPDR to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:23 Gold in 2024 04:09 Investors’ allocation into gold 07:50 Head and tailwinds for gold 10:20 Will demand for gold rise for CNY? --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Albert Cheng, CEO, Singapore Bullion Market Association and Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist & SPDR gold sales specialist, State Street Global Advisors SPDR Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt 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. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt 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.

    15 min
  2. Navigating online trading platforms - Key tips for retail investors in 2025: BT Money Hacks

    12 JAN

    Navigating online trading platforms - Key tips for retail investors in 2025: BT Money Hacks

    Digital trading platforms have transformed investing. And with the online brokerages and share trading platforms sector heating up, how will we know we’re picking the right one and not just falling for anything? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Philip Waters, head of Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets at OANDA to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:13 How 2024 played out and what to expect in 2025 04:02 The election which impacts all 09:04 Navigating the crowded online space 12:05 The advice people just won’t take! --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Philip Waters, head of Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets, OANDA Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt 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. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt 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.

    16 min
  3. The XYZs of money - three generations share hang ups and hacks | Money Hacks

    5 JAN

    The XYZs of money - three generations share hang ups and hacks | Money Hacks

    As costs of living continue to rise, everyone is grappling with how to manage their money. But do the different generations see personal finance differently and can they come together to learn from each other? Howie Lim speaks to a mum of two young kids and a recent graduate to get insights.   Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Dawn Cher, SG Budget Babe, finance influencer and Ge Jiabao, financial advisor and content creator. Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Emily Liu Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt 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.  --- 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.

    15 min
  4. What the experts are thinking for 2025: BT Money Hacks

    29/12/2024

    What the experts are thinking for 2025: BT Money Hacks

    With familiar challenges persisting into 2025, perhaps the outlook for 2025 needn’t be so pessimistic with another Trump-era looming. But how much will Trump’s America-first policies affect the global economy and your investments? Howie Lim speaks to the experts to get their take. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:27 The year 2024 was 02:57 2024 sets the stage for 2025 07:59 Dealing with market volatility 11:10 Which sectors will benefit and how to reposition --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Samuel Rhee, chief investment officer of Endowus, Kelvin Wong, senior market analyst at Oanda and Rohith Murthy, CEO of the MoneyHero Group Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt 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.  --- 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.

    15 min
  5. SRS secrets to grow your retirement fund and save on taxes: BT Money Hacks

    22/12/2024

    SRS secrets to grow your retirement fund and save on taxes: BT Money Hacks

    Planning for retirement is a crucial part of financial planning and one of the many tools designed to help is the Supplementary Retirement Scheme or SRS. And why is it that we tend to talk about the SRS at the end of the year and can it really help power-up our retirement savings? Howie Lim speaks to Shawn Lee, assistant vice president, financial planning literacy, DBS Bank to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:14 Why year-end is SRS season 03:30 The downside to the SRS 05:57 Do not leave the SRS idle 08:06 Will changes to the CPF Act have an impact? --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Shawn Lee, assistant vice president, financial planning literacy, DBS Bank Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt 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. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt 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.

    11 min
  6. Fractional jobs: The modern day side hustle? BT Money Hacks

    15/12/2024

    Fractional jobs: The modern day side hustle? BT Money Hacks

    How can gig workers better plan their finances and access financial services? Are fractional jobs the perfect fit for modern hustlers? Is it a world where relying on just a traditional 9-to-5 job is no longer enough? Howie Lim speaks to Daphne Tan, head of business development at CMC Markets Singapore and Jenn Ong, managing director, head of retail, GXS Bank to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 02:36 The different alternative to full time employment 04:13 Disadvantages to this kind of working 07:43 Covid’s impact on employment 10:26 How to manage your money --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Daphne Tan, head of business development at CMC Markets Singapore; and Jenn Ong, managing director, head of retail, GXS Bank Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt 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. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt 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
  7. The ultimate guide to personal finance: BT Money Hacks

    08/12/2024

    The ultimate guide to personal finance: BT Money Hacks

    Why does personal finance management always have to be so complicated and daunting? Actually, it isn’t and professor Steve Foerster from Ivey Business School has 3 simple steps. Correspondent Howie Lim gets the skinny from the professor. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:09 Success hangs on a sound investment philosophy 03:46 The 3 levers to financial success 07:16 The trade-offs 09:35 Obstacles to look out for --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Steve Foerster, professor of finance, Ivey Business School, Canada Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt 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. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt 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.

    14 min
  8. Listen and watch useful financial tips: BT Money Hacks

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    Listen and watch useful financial tips: BT Money Hacks

    Money Hacks by The Business Times delivers useful financial tips every Monday. Subscribe to the playlist in Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. But if watching is your thing, we've got you covered. Subscribe to the Money Hacks playlist in the podcasts tab of The Business Times YouTube channel and watch as Howie Lim gets the inside scoop on the best money hacks. Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks YouTube: The Business Times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests. Hosted by Howie Lim. Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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    The Business Times
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    2018 - 2025
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