In episode #87, we share 3 business advice for side hustlers. These days, many people want run their own side hustles, be an indie hacker, start a small little business, be a small little boss and what have you not. But the thing is, there are actually a lot of challenges going on within this space. So today, we’ll dive into them and find some ways to manage them.Tune in as we share with you the more relevant risks you should care about. What are some things you need to look out for? What are some typical challenges and mistakes in side hustles? What are some strategies, some core ideas that will aid you?  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #15 of Chills w TFC, we bring on a high flying corporate banker who left his job and founded his own tech startup, Rescale Lab, a venture building ecosystem. Essentially, what they do is they help people start businesses lah and they built a software stack to facilitate this process.Join me as I chill with Gustavo Liu from Rescale Lab to discuss about the entrepreneurship. What are some main challenges people face when trying to become an entrepreneur? How does he go about  choosing the right people to hang out with? What are some things he had to adapt to when transitioning from his corporate life to an entrepreneurial life? Tune to to find out! Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #86, we share 3 kinds of risks that matters to retail investors. In the grand scheme of things, there are many things that are uncertain, but not all uncertainties matter and not all uncertainties matter equally. Similarly, not all risk are equally important. And today, we will build on last weeks episode on the core understanding of risk to share with you the risk you should care about as well as those that you shouldn’t.Tune in as we share with you the more relevant risks you should care about. What are our objectives as retail investors? And what risks are relevant important given those set of objectives? What kind of risks are less relevant? How can you go about reducing those risks that are matters? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #14 of Chills w TFC, we bring on crypto-enthusiast who has worked in Bain & Co, Zilingo and multiple start-ups. NFTs(Non fungible tokens) have been making their rounds in the media cycle. But, what do they actually do and what potential do they bring to the table? Join me as I chill with Reuben Noronha to dive deep into NFTs. How does NFTs work? What is going on in the space? What is the potential that it can bring to the table for the creator economy? What is the technology behind it? Can this be a potential latest investment tool out there today? How can you pick NFTs and how does that work? How are they priced? What are some risks in buying NFTs? Tune to to find out! Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #85, we share 3 core understanding about risks. ‘Risk’ is often this big and highly emotional word that people throw around. And the word ‘risk’ can have a different meaning for each of us. So the question is, what are some objective ways to look at risk so that you can better manage your investments, allocate your resources and make better decisions in your life.Tune in as we provide some frameworks to understand risk. What is risks? What kind of risks should you actually care about? How does your objectives as a retail investor affect your risks? What are some ways to go about handling negative risks? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #13 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the founder of one of leading platform for freelance white-collar flexible work, Ravenry. Covid has accelerated many trends, remote work being one of them. As companies become comfortable with remote work, the talent pool is no longer geographically restrained. So how do we stand out from this global brain market?Join me as I chill with Ricky Willianto from Ravenry to discuss about the future of white collar work. What are some potential opportunities in the transformation of work? How does it affect your work and life? How to stand out and position yourself as the way of competing for jobs change? And what are some practical steps you can do? How do you choose an employer to work with? Tune to to find out! Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #84, we share 3 soft skills you will need to prepare for the future of work. 2020 has accelerated many underlying growth trends, from the rise of the gig economy, the remote working arrangement, AI automation, use of technology, whatnot. And many of these trends are here to stay. So how then do we prepare for these fundamental changes?Tune in as we share mindsets and soft skills to prepare for the future of work amidst these fundamental changes. What are these changes? How will it affect you? What are some ways to prepare and thrive amidst these changes? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #12 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the Chief Commercial Officer of Ziliqa. Ziliqa is a highly innovative cryptocurrency company that was born out of NUS and aims to make blockchains faster and more scalable.Join me as I chill with Colin Miles from Ziliqa to discuss about smart contracts. Why should one consider using a blockchain transaction platform compared to a traditional transaction platform? Why should an investor care about NFT? With all that innovation going on, how then can retail investors like us profit from this? How can we embrace the technology of smart contract? Tune to to find out! Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #83, Reggie shares 3 tips to find peace in a highly digitalised financial environment. Over the years, things have changed as all kinds of online aggregators, like Robo-advisors, shopping apps, payment channels enter the market. And we are experiencing a shift in the way we interact with finance and the digital world. Tag with increasing online tools, choices and access, there is also a lot more information out there. And it can be pretty scary. So how can we maneuver ourselves in this highly digitalised space? Tune in as we share how to find peace in this highly digitalised space. What are some habits to adopt? Why should you go deep, not wide? How can you block out digital noise better? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.  Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #11 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the founder of one of leading Robo-advisors in the B2B space, AutoWealth. He believes that passive investing with low fees is the way forward for many. While there are many ways to invest today, he is staying old-school by buying assets to generate cashflow. To him, there’s a science and logic behind it all. Join me as I chill with Ow Tai Zhi from AutoWealth to discuss about what is going on in the market, from rising bond yield, to inflation risk, stock market fluctuation and bitcoin taking the centre stage. How should we view all these things while managing our investment portfolios? Will the rise of all things digital change the way we invest? How should we embrace all these dynamism out there? Tune to to find out! Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #82, we share with you 3 potential pitfalls when using Robo-Advisors. Robo-advisors are on the rise and many of you may have some cash in them. Truth is, we’re actually pretty supportive about using them from a broad perspective. However, there are some real challenges that may cause retail investors some problems, especially when you are not attuned to investments.  Tune in as we share with you some potential pitfalls and problems you may face when interacting with Robo-advisors to manage your finances and investments. What are some things you have to take note of when using Robo-Advisors? What strategies are most of these Robo-Advisors using and how can you leverage on it? What should you understand about a Robo-Advisor before you invest in them? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.  Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #81, we share with you 3 reasons why your interest on cash will stay low and where you can possibly put your money. Recently, there has been a lot of discussion going on online. Many are asking if there’s safe place to put their money as the interest rates with the banks and cash management platforms are so low these days. Tune in as we set the reality on cash interest rate and discuss how you can move forward from here. How these cash management platforms work? What’s going to happen with cash interest rates going forward? Why interest rates will stay very low in the next 3-5 years? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.  Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #10 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the co-founder behind Xfers, Singapore’s first and only stable coin backed by MAS. In the fast-growing world of cryptocurrency, there’re all sorts of coins and functions. A stable coin is a new class of cryptocurrencies that don't really fluctuate and is often used as a medium of transaction. Join me as I chill with Victor Liew from Xfers to discuss about stable coins and the future of cryptocurrency. What value can Bitcoin and stable coins have for you? Will they replace traditional financial system? What keeps stable coin works and who governs it? What are some financial possibilities and applications that can arise from stable coins in the future?  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #80, Reggie shares 3 reasons why he does not own bitcoin. Bitcoin is like the traditional godfather in the world of cryptocurrency. It is the largest by market capitalization. And a lot of enthusiasts actually believe that it has value and is here to stay. But we actually have a pretty different viewpoint. And we'll share with you why.Tune in as Reggie make his stand on bitcoin. What are some upside reward and downside risk of bitcoin? Can bitcoin overtake financial systems? Instead of looking at it as an investment, can we look at it as a hedge instead? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.  Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #9 of Chills w TFC, we bring on one of the leaders in the decentralised finance crypto space. He was an oil trader turn crypto investor. Today, he runs his own cryptoasset investment fund. Join me as I chill with Arthur Cheong from DeFiance Capital to discuss about the  broad view of the crypto market. What is going on? What is blockchain? What are the different types of coins and what do they do? Where is the money going into? Where does bitcoin stand in this whole equation? Where does he sees the future? Tune in to find out! Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #79, Reggie shares 3 reasons why he loves blockchain. If you have been following investing, banking or cryptocurrency in recent years, you would have likely heard the term “blockchain,” the record-keeping technology behind the Bitcoin network. It may seem really complicated. But its core concept is actually quite simple. So, how exactly does it work?  Tune in as Reggie establishes some base cases on the future of blockchain. How does it work? What roles can it possibly play in our lives in the future? How he views bitcoin? And should you take part in it? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.  Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #8 of Chills w TFC, we bring on a very popular investment blogger. He runs counter to the broadly diversified portfolio beliefs and has a very concentrated portfolio. But, how does he go about doing it? And can he outperform the market? Join me as I chill with Chris Lee Susanto from Re-thinkwealth.com to discuss about the concentrated portfolio strategy. What are some key factors to look out for in a high quality company? How to hunt for high quality companies? Is valuation really that important in investing? How to evaluate whether the management and business is good? Tune in to find out! Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #78, we share 3 main types of Investment Strategies. Each of them requires a different level of rigour, skill sets and knowledge. Having a clearer idea of these differences will help you to better choose how you approach investing. And allow it to fit into your unique life.Join us as we help you understand the three major kind of investors out there. What kind of challenges do each of them face? And which one best suits you? What are some basic fundamentals you should sort out before investing? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.  Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #7 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the CEO and founder from Abiel Real Estate Fund, Maureen Li. She is a seasoned commercial and residential property investor with years of experience in Australia and Singapore property markets.Join me as I chill with Maureen and discuss how we should look at leasehold HDBs and Condos. Should you get HDB before you get Condo? Why do some people buy HDB even when they can afford Condos? What is the tenure you should consider buying and selling? Why is it that some leasehold properties don’t depreciate much even as they age? Tune in to find out!—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #77, we talk about how to build a portfolio that maximises expected return while minimising risk based on Modern Portfolio Theory. In our previous episodes, we’ve learnt about picking our own stocks, ETFs, REITs and bonds. So now the question is, how do you put all of them together in a way to maximise expected return and minimise risk? Or should you even try to do that? Tune in as we go more in-depth on Modern Portfolio Theory and share how you can allocate assets in your portfolio? What is correlation and how can you use it to build your portfolio? Which asset class should you start with?  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #6 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the CEO of a company that has been leading the charge in the local financial social enterprise scene. In investing, stocks often steal the limelight, while bonds are often the sidekick. Most of us don’t pay much attention to bonds. However, they can actually play an important role in your portfolio. Join me as I chill with Chuin Ting from Money Owl and dig her brain to understand how bond works. Bonds have a very different way of making money. But, how exactly do they make money? How can you pick your own bond fund? Can you make money in the current bond environment where there's a lot of negative yield? Tune in to find out!—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #76, we talk about how to build a portfolio that maximises expected return while minimising risk based on Modern Portfolio Theory. In our previous episodes, we’ve learnt about picking our own stocks, ETFs, REITs and bonds. So now the question is, how do you put all of them together in a way to maximise expected return and minimise risk? Or should you even try to do that? Tune in as we share some broad ideas Modern Portfolio Theory and give you three questions that will help you form the basis of building your own portfolio. Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #5 of Chills w TFC, we bring on someone that took the path less traveled. He found his way from being a stock-picking enthusiast to becoming a fund manager and running a very popular stock picking blog. Join me as I chill with Ser Jing from The Good Investors blog and discuss topics surrounding growth and value investing. When to sell stocks? Are there any industries that are in a long-term secular decline? How highly does valuation come into play in the buying process? Why are some stocks short term expensive but long term cheap? What are some key concerns buying Chinese companies? How he search for good stock bargains? Tune in to find out!—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #75, we share 3 REIT themes with huge growth potential. There are many kinds of REIT themes. Mega malls, Hospitals, Data Centres, and whatnot. But with the upcoming urban transformation plans in Singapore and global supply chain shifts, some of them will see a greater growth potential. Join us as we break down the reasons for their growth potential. So you can find out which are the themes that will be more resilient and profitable in the long run.  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.  Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #4 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the co-founder and the chief investment officer of a company that has dominated the robo-advisor scene in Singapore since 2016. Join me as I chill with Freddy Lim from Stashaway to give you a broad overview of the markets and major investment themes for 2021. Will the US-China dispute continue to affect your investments? Can China's financial markets finally be trusted? Will the US be able to keep giving us good returns over time or are we too late to join massive tech disruptor growth like Tesla and Bitcoin? How should Singaporeans look to invest locally and abroad? Tune in to find out!Note: This episode was first published on The Financial Coconut podcast on Jan 28, 2021.—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #74, we share a book review on how to better design your life. Creating a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling is not easy. But this book, which originated from one of the most popular elective courses in Stanford, seemed to have found the hack to designing your life.Join us as we talk about this book in Singapore’s context and learn how you can design a better life moving forward. So you can live with less stress, and navigate well even in uncertainty.  Book: Designing your life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #3 of Chills w TFC, we bring on one of Singapore’s most popular investing blogger.  He offers much insights to both season and new investors. What’s even more impressive is that he publishes his portfolio on his website. Join me as I chill with Kyith from Investment Moats. He shares some important habits someone a new investor should have. You also get to hear why he finally decided to venture into USA’s and Hong Kong’s stock market after being in the local market for so long. Many people think that you have to invest to retire. BUT, he shares a different point of view. Not everyone has to be an investor to build wealth. Tune in to find out why. Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #73, Reggie makes his stand on the endless battle between Buy Term Invest the Rest and buying Life Insurance! Insurance is a tool and it has become a given in today's personal finance palette, but the variety drives many crazy. Everyone is telling you their side of the story and today we will too! Join us as we talk about the fundamentals of insurance. Can you still buy term insurance and invest without knowing how to invest? And should you tie your insurance and investment together?  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #2 of Chills w TFC, we bring on a powerhouse in Singapore's Financial Planning space. He took off against the tide to run Singapore's 1st Fee-only financial planning firm, meaning he does not make a commission off his recommendations. Everyone has their "Ideal life" and in that process, we seek to set up our finances to fulfill the life we love, but he thinks many are taking things to the extreme and may unknowingly be spending too much in this pursuit.  Join me as I chill with Christopher Tan from Providend to dig his brains into how he thinks about managing life alongside finances and help you figure better strategies on your journey.  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #72, we share with you how to hack budgeting with multiple bank accounts. Budgeting goes beyond a Mathematical formula, the psychological elements and daily habits are rarely factored in. Most of us use only one bank for every purpose. Our savings, investments, expenses all go to that one account. It seems to simplify our finances. But in fact, it complicates it.Tune in as we explore how to use multiple bank accounts for better budgeting and how it can help you better manage your money. Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan and Ava, although very young in their teens, have done multiple Ted Talks and run numerous successful kickstarter projects, such as One Kind block and GIY Stick.  In this episode, they share how they manage their lives and their perspectives on various aspects of life. They also talk about how education, learning and growth is envision in their family, and how all these has help to shape them to become who they are today. Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #71, we explore 3 fundamental of better goal setting. Goal setting is everywhere in our world. We set goals for our health, our careers, and our lives in general. And there are many different ways to set goals, from ‘SMART’ goals to New Year’s Resolutions. But the question is, how effective are they. And is there a better way to go about setting some real goals that you can actually achieve with a little push?Tune in to hear about how to set themes, goals, and what to focus on after you have set your goals. So that you can increase you chances of reaching your goals while enjoying the process. Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #70, we share 3 powerful practices to review 2020. So much has happened this year. A special year like this calls for special ways to review the year. Tune in as we share some tips to help you review the year, see the world for what it is, so you can be more centered and prepared for next year. Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #69, we share 3 things you should pursue to create that life you can love. Optimising your finance is important. But that alone may not be enough to create that life you can love. A life you can love is made up of many other aspects. Join us today as we share about what are some things you should pursue to make your life more fulfilling. Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #68, we share three pieces of advice on starting a business with a small budget. Businesses and side hustles that are successful tend to have some commonalities when they started out. After many interviews with entrepreneurs, we have extracted some of these qualities and boiled them down to three. Tune in to hear as we share these common qualities and advice which will help you to avoid costly mistakes and aid your side hustling journey. Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #67, Reggie talks about 3 reasons that will make him sell his stocks. Understanding these reasons will help you to better decide when to sell your stocks. You will hear about some fundamental principles of stock picking, their limitations and how you can link these principles to help you decide when and whether you want to sell your stocks.Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gold is touted as this safe heaven investment and for a very long time, it has been a subject of contention across the financial markets. Bulls and Bears battle it out! Even Warren Buffett has entered the space! But does he actually own GOLD? In today's episode, we will explore;  Did Buffett actually break his investment thesis and buy Gold?Are all forms of "Gold Investment" the same? Should there be Gold in our portfolio? Is there real value in Gold today?What is the underlying narrative when buying Gold? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #65, we explore what is next after achieving your financial goals. As we embark on this pursuit of financial progress, sometimes wonder, is this all there is to life? I think we all can agree there is more to life than more money, but how many of us dared to drop our familiar cycles to embark on the path less traveled, starting a social enterprise? Today I am bringing on a very Randall, the founder of Books Beyond Borders as we explore:Is there more to money in the pursuit of life? Does being a social entrepreneur mean that you sacrifice financially? Can social enterprises ever be profitable? How much is enough and where does one get the strength to pivot their whole life? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world where information is bombarding you every moment possible, I am sure we question frequently, are they accurate and trustworthy? I am not saying that we can be 100% accurate and be the sole beacon of truth, realistically, many of us are operating on "best in class" knowledge.  In today's episode, we explore;  Are there absolute truths and "best"? How do we decide which advice works for us?Learning from people that matter Keeping an open mind and recognise probability  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interject the regular episodes to bring you this highly sought after discussion. As more Singaporeans are invested in the US and with close to 50% of all stock market capitalization now in the US, many are wondering what is going to happen going forward! One thing to start, we are assuming a Biden Victory, Republican Senate, and a Dem House which is a super important assumption in our discussion as we explore; Will your portfolio see a direct impact from a change in the presidency? Can the US tide through the economic challenges and pandemic?Do you need to adjust your portfolio now? Will the US stock market crash? Is weed the biggest winner of the US election?  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been a year since TFC started! It began as a small little personal rant from my dining table but it has since grown to become a significant voice in Singapore and beyond in the personal finance space. We now believe that there is a lot more to do in what we term, Personal Finance +, and we would like to reintroduce you to TFC's mission from here on! Sincerely appreciate every one of you guys for supporting the podcast and welcome all you new coconuts on this journey with us! In this episode, we explore;  The broad groups of people that are struggling with personal finance Systemic challenges that impede one's personal finances Psychological and emotional challenges projected onto moneyWhy you should spend more time with us! Welcoming you into the coconut tribe haha! Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some of us are doing fine, some of us have barely started, and an increasing number of people are struggling with job losses, underemployment, or pay cuts today. Tough times are here and there are some realities about the job market during such periods that we cannot hide from. In today's episode, we explore; The inflow of talent vs demand Who are the people job hunting during such times? Should one just take any random job? How can we rise above the markets? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singapore is consistently one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in and yet there is a thriving community of people here living on FREE! Must Singaporeans work till we drop? Must retirement be a 65-year-old thing? Is there a better way to live? In today's episode, we explore;How a thriving community in Singapore is leading a new way of life, living in abundanceProbably the leanest way to live on this Island The central idea of consumerism and how can we can thrive on what others don't want  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting your own space for the first time is a nightmare! Where do you even start? Should you get an agent or go directly to the owners? In today's episode, Reggie will share with you his personal experiences through renting his first property to reduce that anxiety and provide a game plan to roll with. Owning your personal space is amazing.  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #59, we go abroad, challenging the idea that Singapore is the best and only space one should settle down into. Being born and raised here has its perks, but that does not mean the world out there cannot be your playground. Malaysia our neighbor is a great place to start to embrace that excitement of living in another land while having that pseudo familiarity of home. We hope you find inspiration to dare to go out and create that life you love.  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #58, we explore the future of financial planning, where one day an app can do it all for us. Cherie, founder of Planner Bee is on with us to explore the arcane practices of financial planning, how she is going to disrupt it, and honest thoughts on where financial planning fits into your modern life.  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #57, we give you the ultimate hack to save $10k this year! We all cognitively know about the magical formula of savings, investing, compounding, and Walah happy retirement, BUT day-to-day there are just so many exciting things to participate in that hinders that formula from blossoming. Tune in to get a better understanding of why you practice some of these killer habits that are impeding your growth and how you can work around them to inch you closer to "Financial Freedom" Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #56, we will share with you the major qualitative factors that you must examine before determining your investments in the stock market. Investing is not simply a scientific numbers game, understanding who is running the business, how scalable are they, and what are some advantages they have over their competitor competitors can greatly improve your investment returns.  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comFor more good stuff, visit https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconutHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconut  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.