How do you know if you’ve become an adult? When you start paying taxes. How much do you know about the taxes you pay every year? Where exactly does the tax money go? In this episode, we will attempt to dispel the myth that tax is difficult to understand by breaking down the 3 big buckets of taxes in Singapore. Apparently, our tax structure is pretty simple compared to other countries!Need more explainers? Here’s one on mortgages & another on building your investment portfolio.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc166Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once regarded as one of the most prominent American technology companies, Meta’s stock price has taken a dive since the start of 2022. Is Meta still considered a good investment? Let’s take this opportunity to recap on Meta’s business structure and its prospects together with our guest, Chris Susanto, founder of Re-ThinkWealth.com! Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/sgo49Disclaimer: The content in TFC Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut---TFC Stock Geekout is a podcast by The Financial Coconut, Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast. In this podcast, we will be providing weekly updates on the stock market and in-depth analysis of individual stocks. Join fellow investors and geek out on stocks with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was the first asset class that you invested in? Chances are it’s not bonds but hey, it’s never too late to look into it!While bonds may not be as ‘exciting’ as stocks and cryptocurrency, they can play an important role in your portfolio, especially in the current stock market. In fact, our guest Chuin Ting (CEO & CIO of MoneyOwl) declared bonds as her ‘first love’!Whether you are new to investing or an investing veteran, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of bonds which will definitely help you in your investing journey!Interested in bonds after listening to this episode? You may want to check out our analysis of Singapore Savings Bonds.PS. Check out the latest promotion on MoneyOwl’s WiseSaver portfolio here: https://bit.ly/TFCXWiseSaverGet our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills93Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to TFC Weekly Market Updates! Here's the market news for the week:03:51 - Are You Connected To The Metaverse? 20:41 - Intel’s Mobileye Seeks Lower-Than-Expected Valuation33:50 - What Really Went Down At China’s 20th Party Congress?Disclaimer: The content in TFC Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---TFC Stock Geekout is a podcast by The Financial Coconut, Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast. In this podcast, we will be providing weekly updates on the stock market and in-depth analysis of individual stocks. Join fellow investors and geek out on stocks with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millennials (people born in 1981 - 1996) are in a unique financial situation right now: many are either looking to advance in their careers, become a property owner and/or start a family. However, the current market outlook does not seem promising and there are even signs of a recession. What can millennials do to improve their financial security during this tough period?Fear not, Millennials. As the saying goes: tough times don’t last, tough people do. Today’s episode will guide you through. Our guest Brian Halim, founder of financial blog 3foreverfinancialfreedom, shares 3 simple financial ideas for millennials to ride out the recession! Want more financial tips to prepare yourself for the recession? Listen to TFC 19 & 152.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc165Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sure, everyone knows e-commerce giant Amazon but did you know 87% of items bought from Etsy cannot be found on Amazon at all? Looks like Etsy has found an edge that even Amazon cannot beat!While not many are familiar with Etsy in Singapore, it doesn’t mean we should overlook this company. Join us today as we geek out on this unique e-commerce company with Timothy Phillips, the head of content and investment lead at ProsperUs by CGS-CIMB Securities!Shopping for more e-commerce stocks? Check out our analysis of Shopify & Sea Limited.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/sgo48Disclaimer: The content in TFC Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut---TFC Stock Geekout is a podcast by The Financial Coconut, Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast. In this podcast, we will be providing weekly updates on the stock market and in-depth analysis of individual stocks. Join fellow investors and geek out on stocks with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter is coming… tech winter, that is. Previously on a hiring & spending spree, we are now seeing layoffs among tech companies as they become more conservative in their operations. Is the tech winter a cause for concern, or are there rare opportunities to be seized in this unique situation?In this Chills episode, we discuss how employees & investors in the tech industry can ride out the tech winter. Which jobs are susceptible to layoffs during a tech winter? What can tech employees do to negotiate their stay? Is tech winter a good time to buy tech stocks?Join in the tech winter discussion with our guests Jeremy Au, venture capitalist from Monk’s Hill Ventures, and Jeraldine Phneah, account executive at Spot.io where she helps startups extend their cash runway by optimizing their cloud spend.(01:34) How Jeraldine Phneah and Jeremy Au met (02:55) What Jeraldine is hearing from startups (03:48) What is tech winter? (05:13) This is not the first tech winter(08:50) VCs are still looking at growth but they also care about profitability (12:05) How are startups preparing? (13:55) How tech winter is impacting the job market? Which jobs are being impacted the most? (17:30) Are Venture Capital jobs being impacted? (19:53) Positioning yourself well in this macroeconomic environment(21:27) How startup founders hire (25:07) How long will this last? (28:45) Is this a good time to invest in tech companies?(33:06) Jeraldine's best and worst investment PS. Check out another tech-related podcast episode here.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills92Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to TFC Weekly Market Updates! Here's the market news for the week:03:20 - CHIPS Act Doubles Down On Regulations17:39 - Can The UK Survive a 13.9% Grocery Inflation? 30:00 - Where Else Can We Put Our Money In The Current Economy?Disclaimer: The content in TFC Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---TFC Stock Geekout is a podcast by The Financial Coconut, Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast. In this podcast, we will be providing weekly updates on the stock market and in-depth analysis of individual stocks. Join fellow investors and geek out on stocks with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worried about the recent interest rate hike? You’re not alone. This is one of the reasons why Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) are gaining traction among many retail investors recently. What makes SSBs an attractive investment choice and should you invest in it?Let’s learn more about SSBs today with Chuin Ting, CEO & CIO of MoneyOwl! In this insightful and comprehensive episode, Chuin Ting will share 3 important pointers to think about when considering SSBs and how you can go about applying for them.Want more choices? No problem! We also explore other alternatives to SSBs that may give you a better chance at beating the high interest rate. Savvy investors should not miss this episode!PS. Want to find out more about MoneyOwl’s WiseSaver portfolio mentioned in the episode? Check out the latest promotion here: https://bit.ly/TFCXWiseSaver Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc164(Need a quick explainer on what bonds are? You may find this helpful: https://bit.ly/3MjDI98)Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the tables have turned. With the acceleration of technology triggered by the pandemic, tech stocks became highly raved by retail investors for the past 2 years but now that the world is stepping out of the pandemic, tech stocks doesn’t seem to be the crowd favourite anymore. Does this mean tech stocks are no longer profitable? Joining us today to dissect tech stocks is Jeremy Au, a venture capitalist from Monk’s Hill Ventures! PS. Check out our analysis of 2 popular tech stocks here: Adobe & Cloudflare.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/sgo47Disclaimer: The content in TFC Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut---TFC Stock Geekout is a podcast by The Financial Coconut, Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast. In this podcast, we will be providing weekly updates on the stock market and in-depth analysis of individual stocks. Join fellow investors and geek out on stocks with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.