BT Money Hacks

The Business Times
BT Money Hacks

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. Robo-advisors or Human advisors? What's right for you? BT Money Hacks

    12 HR. AGO

    Robo-advisors or Human advisors? What's right for you? BT Money Hacks

    Managing personal finances can feel overwhelming, especially when traditional tools focus more on restrictive budgeting than on holistic, fulfilling financial planning. Can we do it ourselves or should we get help? Howie Lim speaks to content creator Tim Phillips and Issac Ong from Providend to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:08 Why the question matters 04:02 Considerations to ponder 08:48 AI game changer or not 11:18 The importance of balance --- 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 Issac Ong, client adviser at Providend; and Tim Philips, content creator from timtalksmoney.com Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & 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. Effective budgeting vs income growth insights: BT Money Hacks

    FEB 16

    Effective budgeting vs income growth insights: BT Money Hacks

    As economic uncertainty increases, personal finance management becomes that much more complex. Or does it have to be? How can we preserve and grow our wealth even during volatile times? Howie Lim speaks to Shang Saavedra, author and financial educator to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 00:57 Cut your budget or grow your income 04:13 Is one better than the other? 07:04 Stop doing this! 08:41 How much tech would help --- 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 Shang Saavedra, author and financial educator Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & 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.

    12 min
  3. Navigating cross-border payments with WorldFirst: BT Money Hacks

    FEB 9

    Navigating cross-border payments with WorldFirst: BT Money Hacks

    How did a home baker and former banker build herself a successful business hawking her delicious macarons and other baked gems? Howie Lim speaks to the founder of Annabella Patisserie to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This episode is brought to you by WorldFirst. Highlights: 01:34 The biggest challenges with cross-border payments 02:46 How challenges can be tackled 04:47 Navigating the current volatile environment 07:22 Solutions can be bespoke 08:21 Annabella Patisserie’s story 10:31 The road ahead with WorldFirst More about: WorldFirst's competitive pricing How to Source and Pay to China with ease through WorldFirst's solutions Getting first dibs on WorldFirst's happenings round the clock --- 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 Annabella Sonwelly, founder, Annabella Patisserie Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & 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
  4. Cracking the credit card code: BT Money Hacks

    FEB 2

    Cracking the credit card code: BT Money Hacks

    It’s time to make your spending work harder for you. It’s a step up from making your money work for you. Credit cards can offer astounding rewards and cashback but you have to put in some effort. Howie Lim gets expert help from Audrey Yap, a content creator with lobangsis.com Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:05 Choosing the right card/s 04:07 Cards’ overall value 06:29 Avoiding the debt trap 08:55 Discipline is all you need --- 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 Audrey Yap, a content creator with lobangsis.com Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & 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
  5. Unlock financial bliss for an extravagant Lunar New Year: BT Money Hacks

    JAN 26

    Unlock financial bliss for an extravagant Lunar New Year: BT Money Hacks

    How do we safeguard our wallets during the festive season without taking the joy out of the celebrations? And should we use our bonuses to fund the merriment? Howie Lim speaks to Seth Wee, content creator and finfluencer from sethisfy.com and Dhanesh Sharma, financial services manager at PhillipCapital to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:24 Budget, budget, budget 02:23 Pitfalls to look out for 05:45 You come first 07:56 What about your bonus? --- 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 Seth Wee, content creator and finfluencer from sethisfy.com and Dhanesh Sharma, financial services manager at PhillipCapital 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.

    10 min
  6. Is Gold a glittering investment in 2025? BT Money Hacks

    JAN 19

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

    JAN 12

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

    JAN 5

    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

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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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