Let’s Talk CPF is a podcast that brings conversations on CPF to your ears. Tune in to get answers to common CPF questions, CPF hacks and interviews with industry experts on CPF and financial planning to help you prepare for your future. Listen and subscribe to us now! Do you have feedback or questions? Write to us at podcast@cpf.gov.sg.
Disclaimer: Guests are not paid for their appearances on the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement of them or the entity they represent.
Did you know that practising kindness keeps you young? Tune in to our podcast with Singapore Kindness Movement's General Secretary, Dr William Wan to find out how you can maintain your youth while doing good!
Been thinking of volunteering but not sure how to start? Tune in to this episode to hear from CPF Volunteer, Chung Yin Wah and CPF Staff, Laura Eng, as they share about their volunteering experiences and offer tips on how you can make volunteering work for you.
Heard about the change in the CPF Retirement Sum, but not sure how it affects you? Tune in to this episode where Cindi Ang and Nathaniel Ng from the CPF Board share more about the CPF Retirement sums, why it was raised and how it will affect your monthly payouts in your retirement.
Following our previous episode, former radio personality and founder of Madly Gems, Maddy Barber shares more about pursuing her passion, what she has learnt as a lady boss, her ideal retirement and how she is working towards it. This is the final part of a 2-episode podcast series.
Do you know what your calling or passion in life is? When is it a good time to leave your job to pursue your new-found passion? Tune in to hear from Maddy Barber, retired radio DJ and founder of Madly Gems as she shares about leaving one of her passions for another; and offers advice to others who are thinking of making a mid-career switch to pursue their passion. This is the first part of a 2-episode podcast series.
When is a good time for young couples to purchase their first home, and what factors should they be paying attention to? Ryan Ong, Partner at Stacked Homes, discusses some considerations and alternatives available to them in this podcast episode.
Are you a ‘mumpreneur’ or planning to become one? Michelle Hon, the blogger behind @thechillmom, built a business from her home — all while raising three kids! In this podcast episode, she chats about her entrepreneurial journey, how she discusses money with her kids, and offers practical tips to mothers aspiring to start their own businesses.
Here’s another podcast episode on Keeping Your Health and Wealth Amid COVID-19. This time, our returning guest, Joel Lim, content creator and founder of ZYRUP Media, talks about the pandemic’s financial impact on the creative sector, as well as financial tips to pick up. This is the final part of a 2-episode podcast series.
With COVID-19 looking like it's going to be here for the long-term, how can we remain mentally and socially healthy? Tune in to hear from our guest, Joel Lim, founder of ZYRUP Media, as well as a content creator and mental health advocate. In this podcast, Joel shares how he is getting through this difficult period, and dishes out tips and resources on maintaining healthy relationships and mental wellness. This is the first part of a 2- episode podcast series.
Can’t wait to get the latest gadget, but feeling strapped for cash? It is easy to get hold of what you want with the “buy now, pay later” arrangement. With this payment mode gaining popularity on online shopping platforms, what should you look out for before deciding whether to #BuyNowPayLater? Hear from Ms Tan Huey Min, Head of Credit Counselling Singapore!
Top daddy blogger Kelvin Ang shares how cheekiemonkie.net got started, the way he and his wife manage their finances, and tips on building good money habits in his three kids.
Heard about the new Matched Retirement Savings Scheme (MRSS), but not sure how it benefits you and your loved ones? Listen in as Aunty Serene finds out more in this phone call with a CPF officer.
Wondering how to clinch the promotion you deserve and take steps towards your financial future? For anyone wanting to get ahead in your career and finances — this episode is for you. Find out from Ms Jacqueline Chua, President of the Financial Women's Association Singapore, on how to achieve your career and financial goals.
Thinking of retiring at a specific age? Wondering how you can achieve your retirement goal within your chosen timeframe? Hear from Mr He Ruiming, Co-founder of The Woke Salaryman, as he shares the story behind the creation of The Woke Salaryman, the motivation behind his goal of retiring at 35 and practical tips on loving within your means to achieve your retirement goals!
Finally saved a little pot of money after a few years of working, and wondering how to invest and grow your funds? Hear from Mr Kelvin Goh, Head of Wealth Advisory at OCBC Bank, as he advises Andy, an average employee in his early 30s who wants to make his money work harder for him. The problem is: Andy has no idea how to start.
What does retirement mean to Minister Josephine Teo? We sit down with her for a chat about CPF, financial planning and more. Tune in to find out her tips on leveraging CPF for retirement and ways to accumulate more savings.
Wondering how you can put together a financial game plan now that you have started your first job? Hear from Glenn Yong, Head of Agency Business Development at Great Eastern, as he shares financial tips for young adults who have just received their first pay cheque.
As a self-employed person, you are your own boss and have the freedom to pursue your passion while enjoying flexible hours. But it often means not having the security of a monthly pay-check. Tune in to find out from actor-lecturer Dennis Toh, how self-employed persons should plan for their financial future and what areas they need to look into.
As parents, we want the best for our children so that they can achieve their goals and dreams. We can provide them with the best living and learning environments, but what’s equally important is to inculcate good financial habits from a young age, which will help them in many ways down the road. Find out from Sun You Ning, Co-CEO of Endowus, as he shares practical tips on discussing money with your children.
We’ve all heard the saying that ‘In Singapore, you can die but you can’t fall sick’. Is this really true? Find out how MediShield Life and MediSave can be used to support you in paying for your medical needs.
Should I splurge $100,000 for my renovation? Is it worth paying more for location? Tune in to the latest episode of Let’s Talk CPF as Timothy Ho, Managing Editor at Dollars & Sense shares with us tips on buying your first home, through his own personal experience.
Looking for ways to future-proof your finances and adopt budget-friendly habits as you work from home? Hear from Singapore’s top female personal finance blogger Dawn Cher, also known as SG Budget Babe, as she shares her personal money saving tips that can to help us save for our future.
The CPF system has evolved over the years to meet the ever-changing needs of Singaporeans and now offers more options and flexibility. This may have caused some confusion on how CPF helps you in your retirement. Get the facts in this episode.
Have you heard of a CPF hack-ception? That’s a hack within a hack of course! In this episode, Ivy and Koon Yin from the CPF Board share five hacks, and a hack-ception, on how you can maximise your CPF savings.
No one knows when our last goodbyes will be, but we may have already started thinking about who gets how much of our hard-earned assets after we pass on. It is never too early to do estate planning. Find out more from Chen Yiyang, Advocate & Solicitor from Tan Kim Seng & Partners and Liang Weirong, Deputy Director from CPF Board.
Lorna Tan, former Straits Times Invest Editor and current Head of Financial Planning Literacy at DBS Bank, did just this to build her retirement nest egg. Find out more of her personal tips in this episode!
Rumours are always circling around what happens to your CPF savings after you pass away. Does the Government take it back? Does it go to your family members’ CPF accounts? Find out the facts in this episode.
What is a Bad Mood Fund and how can it help us as part of financial planning? Find out more from Chuin Ting Weber, CEO & CIO of MoneyOwl, as she dishes out tips on how young Singaporeans can balance between enjoying the present and planning for their financial future.
