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How much are finance influencers impacting financial decision-making? These individuals offer advice and information on everything from bonds, equities, and crypto to traditional savings accounts and travel miles. But are they replacing traditional financial advisors? Howie Lim speaks to Dawn Cher, SG Budget Babe, a leading personal finance influencer based in Singapore and Brian Seetoh, financial services manager, PhillipCapital to find out.  Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 03:54 Can finance influencers and financial advisors co-exist? 08:03 Whether regulation will protect consumers better 11:11 The battle between finance influencers and lifestyle influencers 13:44 Spotting the legit finance influencers --- 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, a leading personal finance influencer based in Singapore and Brian Seetoh, financial services manager, 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/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 2025, CPF members above age 55 will no longer keep funds in their Special Accounts (SA). Balances in the SA will be transferred to the Ordinary Account (OA), reducing the interest rate from at least 4 per cent in SA to 2.5 per cent in OA. What does this mean for your retirement? Howie Lim speaks to Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:05 Key changes to CPF from 2025 06:54 Why the changes and what to do now 11:23 Advice for the confused 16:05 More tips to navigate the changes --- 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 Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend 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/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's fast-paced financial world, staying updated with the latest economic trends and rate cuts can feel like a full-time job. Howie Lim guides you through the maze of financial information and strategies this week with Vuk Vukovic, CEO and CIO of Oraclum Capital. 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 Vuk Vuković, CEO and CIO, Oraclum Capital 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/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian fixed income shows strong performance and potential, despite global market fluctuations and economic uncertainties. It might be time to get onboard but how? Howie Lim finds out from Navin Saigal, head of fundamental fixed income, Asia Pacific at BlackRock. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 02:14 Asian market outperformance 03:54 Uncorrelated growth patterns 06:32 Anticipated risks 10:18 Long-term outlook --- 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 Navin Saigal, head of fundamental fixed income, Asia Pacific at BlackRock 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/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candy Valentino, a WSJ bestselling author and business growth expert, shares invaluable insights on achieving financial freedom. She discusses the importance of diversifying income streams in today's economy and explores innovative ways to capitalize on assets. Valentino emphasizes long-term strategies over immediate gratification and reveals various methods for creating passive income, such as writing and investing. The conversation encourages listeners to take bold actions towards their financial visions, fostering both stability and unexpected success.

Tim Philip, a contributor at timtalksmoney.com, provides insights on mastering air miles for savvy travel. He shares effective strategies for accumulating air miles, from choosing the right credit cards to leveraging sign-up bonuses. The discussion also covers the differences in reward systems between various locations, and how anyone can navigate them with ease. Budget travel hasn't affected air mile accumulation, and with the right approach, you can ‘fly free’ while maximizing rewards on smart purchases.

What is the current state of digital assets and crypto? What are the dynamics at play and now that institutional investors seem to be excited about the space again, what would this mean for retail investors? Howie Lim speaks to Kunal Chowdhry, CEO of Apollo Singapore Investments for more insights. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 02:04 Rise and fall of digital assets 04:51 Why cryptocurrencies are top of mind again 10:47 Which digital assets are worth the risk? 14:20 The future of digital assets --- 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 Kunal Chowdhry, CEO, Apollo Singapore Investments 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/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analysts are saying that tech stocks will move higher to end the year and through 2025 but others have turned bearish. So what do we do? And is there a way to navigate the space safely? Howie Lim speaks to Dom Rizzo, portfolio manager, global technology equity strategy at T. Rowe Price to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 00:56 What the deal with tech stocks is 02:54 Understanding the sector 04:26 Outlook for the tech sector 07:39 Tips for retail investors 10:47 The questions around AI --- 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 Dom Rizzo, portfolio manager, global technology equity strategy, T. Rowe Price 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/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the debate continues as to whether the Fed’s jumbo rate cut was anticipated, we’re more concerned as to what will happen to our investments and money. Experts and market watchers weigh in with tips on where to put our money now.  Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:49 Why understanding Fed decisions is important 04:29 What the divided decision means 06:02 Where the investment opportunities are 12:10 More information may become available --- 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 Charu Chanana, head of FX strategy and global market strategist, Daphne Tan, director of business development, CMC Markets Singapore and Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist, chief investment office, DBS Bank.  Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim 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 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/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Returns on whisky cask investments can be attractive over time but investing through cask ownership has become a minefield, breeding scammers out to profit from the relatively opaque market. Good thing Howie Lim speaks to experts to help us navigate. Synopsis: Every Monday, Howie Lim gets experts to break down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 02:37 Why whisky cask and not whisky investing 04:43 How to be sure whisky cask is for you 07:42 Whisky cask investing is safer than most asset classes 10:05 Should whisky drinkers get involved? --- 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 Alexander Knight, CEO, Whisky Cask Club Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim Engineered by: Joann 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/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.