BT Money Hacks

The Business Times
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Apr 16, 2023 • 13min

S1E141: 'Second-hand' policies could help your portfolio: BT Money Hacks (Ep 141)

Analysts feel 2022’s turmoil may lead to potential opportunities in alternatives over the coming 12 to 24 months and beyond. But which alternatives, exactly? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Trevor Xie, CEO of Conservation Capital for more insights. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation:  01:20 Rising demand for ‘2nd-hand’ policies 03:11 Not the same as ILPs 08:36 The pros and cons 10:50 Market trends and outlook for the sector Written and hosted by: Howie Lim With Trevor Xie, CEO, Conservation Capital Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month: Channel: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@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.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : https://bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 2, 2023 • 18min

S1E140: Don't let emotions hurt your investments: BT Money Hacks (Ep 140)

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. How do we keep emotions out of investment decisions, especially during uncertain times? And is having emotions when investing really so bad? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Stephanie Leung, chief investment officer of StashAway for more insights. Highlights of the conversation:  00:55 How to keep emotions in check 02:52 Distinguishing between noise and information 05:29 Don’t look! 10:39 Beware biased information 13:35 High growth areas to consider Written and hosted by: Howie Lim With Stephanie Leung, chief investment officer of StashAway Produced by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Engineered by: Howie Lim & Joann Chai Peh Chieh Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month: Channel: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@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.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : https://bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 19, 2023 • 17min

S1E139: Building a solid financial plan: BT Money Hacks (Ep 139)

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. What’s good debt? And could what happened to Silicon Valley Bank happen to you? And building a solid financial plan isn’t so daunting these days. Howie Lim speaks to Laurent Bertrand, CEO and co-founder of BetterTradeOff for his insights. Highlights of the conversation:  01:19 Misconceptions about financial freedom 04:10 How to factor in volatile times 06:14 Why people still don’t invest 09:10 How to avoid what happened to SVB 13:21 Good debt  Written and hosted by: Howie Lim With Laurent Bertrand, CEO and co-founder, BetterTradeOff Produced by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Engineered by: Howie Lim Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month: Channel: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@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.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : https://bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 5, 2023 • 14min

S1E138: In or out? Investing in China: BT Money Hacks (Ep 138)

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. How can we capitalise on China’s recovery? Its manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than a decade in February but its all-or-nothing stock market seems to be losing momentum. So in or out? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Samuel Rhee, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Endowus to find out. Highlights of the conversation:  01:13 State of Chinese economic recovery 02:53 China not a free market 04:43 Reversal of fortunes 07:07 Risks to look out for 09:40 Opportunities still exist Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: https://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.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : https://bt.sg/brpod --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 19, 2023 • 14min

S1E137: Optimise your finances with Budget 2023: BT Money Hacks (Ep 137)

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Has Budget 2023 provided enough to blunt the impact of rising prices? And shouldn’t we not rely too much on hand outs anyway? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to David Fergusson, CEO and co-founder of Hugosave for more insights Highlights of the conversation:  00:50 How much Budget 2023 helps optimise financials 02:39 Budget and the ‘coping’ class 04:08 Beyond economising 08:14 What the risk averse can do  10:56 Bête noire; what to avoid Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@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.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : https://bt.sg/brpod --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 5, 2023 • 15min

S1E136: Secret to recession-proofing portfolio: BT Money Hacks (Ep 136)

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. So we’ve had to first tighten our belts, then hedge against inflation and now recession-proof. Shouldn’t be too hard, right? Correspondent Howie Lim finds out from David Kuo, co-founder of the Smart Investor. Highlights of the conversation:  00:57 Remember these rules about money 04:57 The secret to investing 07:09 ‘Good’ companies will help safeguard portfolio 10:08 Your pyramid of ‘good’ companies 11:30 Sectors to invest in Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@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.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : https://bt.sg/brpod --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 15, 2023 • 16min

S1E135: Uptick in value investing extends to ETFs: BT Money Hacks (Ep 135)

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Who isn’t looking for earnings resiliency in the face of an uncertain economic environment? And what’s happened in the fixed income market and as well as the diversified nature of ETFs could now offer better income generation! Correspondent Howie Lim gets more insights from Salim Ramji, global head of iShares and index investments at BlackRock. Highlights of the conversation:  03:54 Digitalisation has upped ETFs’ game 05:59 Be sure to look for lowered fees 08:31 Most important metric when choosing ETFs 09:48 Which ETFs might do well in 2023? 13:19 Value investing, not growth for 2023 Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@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.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 1, 2023 • 16min

S1E134: Fractional property investing for the win: BT Money Hacks (Ep 134)

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips as correspondent Howie Lim interviews experts in their fields.  As property prices remain high in 2023, according to some experts, real estate investors will be left looking for alternative investing outside of traditional property ownership, like fractional property investing. Find out which sectors are now within your reach as Howie Lim speaks with Keith Ong, CEO and co-founder of RealVantage.  Highlights of the conversation:  01:10 How property market fared in 2022 02:54 Difference between fractional investing and tokenisation 04:41 Benefits of fractional investing vs REITS 08:56 Pitfalls to avoid in fractional property investing 13:00 Sectors to look into in 2023 Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@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.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM   BT Branded Podcasts: https://bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 18, 2022 • 16min

S1E133: Asset class comeback kids of 2023: BT Money Hacks (Ep 133)

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Many asset classes took a beating in 2022 but look poised to make a comeback. Which ones will help you fortify your portfolio against possible recessionary pressures in 2023? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Daryl Ho, Senior Investment Strategist at DBS’ chief investment office to find out.  Highlights of the conversation:  01:11 Will market trends of 2022 reverse themselves? 02:11 Asset classes which suffered in 2022 04:31 The one thing to focus on in 2023 06:17 Flexibility in your portfolio 09:20 What to back in 2023 11:30 Value tech and Chinese equities Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@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.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM  BT Branded Podcasts at: http://bt.sg/brpod  --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 4, 2022 • 17min

S1E132: Is crypto still a viable investment option? BT Money Hacks (Ep 132)

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. What is wrong with cryptocurrency? Or is it the players and ecosystem? How affected were you by the collapse of FTX and is there recourse for your loss? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Wayne Huang, co-founder and CEO of XREX to find out.  Highlights of the conversation:  01:07 Cryptocurrency in 2022 03:37 The main issue with FTX’s collapse 08:33 How much will regulation help? 10:46 Balancing decentralisation and safety of customer assets 12:30 Recourse for customers hurt by FTX collapse Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: http://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@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.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: http://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: http://bt.sg/pcOM  BT Branded Podcasts:  http://bt.sg/brpod    --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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