Most Singaporeans think that the money in your CPF “cannot touch until you retire”, but did you know you can actually use the money in your CPF accounts to invest? The discussion on CPFIS, or CPF Investment Schemes has been polarising to say the least: people either love it or hate it. How should we view CPFIS and what are some key pointers to consider when investing through your CPF? The Financial Coconut has some advice for you in TFC 105! Get our show notes at https://www.thefinancialcoconut....
Aug 30, 2021•22 min
*Read on to find out how to get 20% off premium lifetime subscription for SteadyCompounding.com!* This is a special TFC Chills x Stock Geekout (SGO) episode as we give you a sneak peek into an upcoming SGO episode! Together with Thomas Chua, founder of SteadyCompounding.com, we deep dive into one of the most promising companies in the current market: Sea Limited. This is Part One of the SGO episode where we analyse Garena, its gaming arm and also its cash cow as it produces more than 90% of Sea ...
Aug 25, 2021•33 min
CPF is an acronym that every working adult in Singapore knows but not many are familiar with its inner workings. Other than 37% of your monthly income as the mandatory CPF contribution, did you know that there are other ways to optimize your CPF accounts even further? TFC 104 explores 3 ways on how you can make your money in CPF work for you! Get our show notes at https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc104 For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut ...
Aug 23, 2021•27 min
Investing is not just about stock analysis. Studying the economy as a whole, also known as the macro economic view also plays a critical role in your investment decisions. Does the US-China trade war affect the two countries only? What impact does inflation have on our portfolios and how should we plan for it? In this week’s Chills with TFC, we invited Freddy Lim, CIO of Stashaway to dissect these macro ideas in detail. This is definitely a must listen for those who are not so familiar with macr...
Aug 18, 2021•57 min
The recent news about the $1.87 billion SPAC deal with PropertyGuru got many people asking: what exactly is a SPAC? SPACs, or Special Purpose Acquisition Companies are listed companies with the sole purpose of raising capital to buy another company. With a structure like that, should we be seeking investment opportunities in SPACs or should we be wary of them? Find out more about SPACs in TFC 103! Get our show notes at https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc103 For all other links mentioned, or ...
Aug 16, 2021•28 min
China, China, China… everyone seems to be on its case these days but do you know exactly what is happening with the recent regulations in the Chinese market? Before you cry foul at the government’s “control” of the market, perhaps it will be helpful to gain a deeper understanding of what’s happening on the ground and the relationship between the Chinese government and its economy by listening to this week’s Chills with TFC. We had a lively discussion with Thomas Chua of SteadyCompounding.com and...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min
China has been making the rounds in the media circuit these days and there is one particular sector that many are looking at: Chinese tech. What is the outlook for the Chinese tech sector and the big names like Alibaba, Tencent, JD and more? In TFC 102, Reggie shares his positive views about this booming sector and why he thinks it will continue to grow in spite of the recent government regulations. Get our show notes at https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc102 For all other links mentioned, o...
Aug 09, 2021•26 min
If you have been listening to TFC, the guest for this week’s Chills with TFC should be no stranger to you. He is none other than the Chief Financial Coconut himself: Reggie! This is a special TFC episode as Andrew invites Reggie to reflect on The Financial Coconut journey thus far. How did TFC actually start? What is the production process like? What were some ups and downs in Reggie’s podcasting journey? Why is he handing Chills over to Andrew? Listen to Reggie’s innermost thoughts and reflecti...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min
With the recent news coverage of Chinese regulators’ clampdown on big tech companies like Didi, Alibaba, Tencent and more, investors are naturally concerned about the outlook for Chinese companies and the Chinese market in general. Reggie joins in the discussion by offering his personal perspectives on the Chinese market. Find out if he is bullish or bearish about the Chinese market in TFC 101! Get our show notes at https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc101 For all other links mentioned, or to ...
Aug 02, 2021•27 min
Have you ever bought something from a Kickstarter campaign? The increasing popularity of crowdfunding has led to many ingenious ideas becoming reality while consumers are spoilt for choice and they get to enjoy discounts on their shopping too. It is indeed a win-win for everyone. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a large capital to launch a Kickstarter campaign. In fact, Ryan thinks you only need about $2000. How is that possible? What does it take for a Kickstarter campaign to become ...
Jul 28, 2021•49 min
Mention the phrase “endowment plans'' and some would be put off by the long maturity period (30 years!) In spite of that, did you know that endowment plans continue to be a very popular investment option with 2.3 million endowment policies incepted in Singapore thus far? What is the appeal behind bonds and endowment plans? What is the difference between endowment plans and traded endowment plans? How can retail investors take advantage of them amidst low interest rates in the current market? Lis...
Jul 21, 2021•55 min
“I want to invest but I don’t know which stock to buy.” Does this sound like you? If so, you will want to listen to TFC 99 (a replay of TFC 30). ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are becoming an increasingly popular investment choice among many investors because instead of investing in a single company, you are investing in a basket of companies. Why are ETFs a good investment choice? How does an ETF work? What are some factors to consider when choosing an ETF? Learn the basics of ETFs together with ...
Jul 19, 2021•22 min
“China outdrank the world”. In the last decade, China has emerged as a global economic superpower as it underwent major changes throughout the country. Now, we see the Chinese influence everywhere and many retail investors are looking for opportunities to get a share of this pie. What do we need to understand about the Chinese market? What exactly is driving the massive growth in China and will it ever come to a stop? What are some risk factors when it comes to investing in China? In this week’s...
Jul 14, 2021•41 min
This week's TFC 98 is a sneak preview into TFC Stock Geekout, a private podcast dedicated to our premium paying members. This episode was released earlier to the members and if you want to be one of them, check out this link to find out more: https://bit.ly/36CIY3z Ask anyone what’s the most popular form of social media out there and many people will say Facebook without any hesitation. With a staggering 3.2 billion unique active users monthly and $21 billion in revenue in just a quarter, it’s n...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 17 min
If someone told you 15 years ago that you could achieve an annual percentage yield of 1000% in your investment, you would probably walk away from that crazy person. However, this actually became reality for some in the DeFi space, also known as decentralized finance. As with cryptocurrency, DeFi is pushing the boundaries on how we think about finance. What exactly is decentralized finance? Why is it making waves among investors? How should we evaluate and decide which DeFi projects to include in...
Jul 07, 2021•58 min
Did you know that The Financial Coconut covers more than just personal finance? This week, we're sharing an episode from one of our podcasts, Coconut Avenue which talks about property. You can get the rest of Coconut Avenue here: https://spoti.fi/3wnPVjO In episode #13 of Coconut Avenue, we are joined by David Baey, the Co-founder of Mortgage Master. David has been a driving force in the mortgage industry for almost 10 years. He started out at DBS, specializing in mortgages and rose to become Br...
Jul 05, 2021•56 min
Cryptocurrency seems to be the hype and making waves these days with many people gaining crazy returns from their crypto investments. It certainly sounds very exciting but before we pour our life savings into cryptocurrency, we need to ask ourselves some fundamental questions: how should we form our investment strategy when it comes to cryptocurrency, how do I go about investing in it and how do I make money in this space? For this week’s Chills With TFC, we have Eugene Ng from Gemini (one of th...
Jun 30, 2021•55 min
Did you know that The Financial Coconut covers more than just personal finance? This week, we're sharing an episode from one of our podcasts, Our Entrepreneurshit Show (OES). You can get the rest of OES here: https://spoti.fi/35SXxQi Most of us often think that one needs a grand idea to start a business and become an entrepreneur. Chris doesn’t think so. Unlike many entrepreneurs who started their own businesses, he ventured into entrepreneurship as a volunteer at Edible Garden City, a social en...
Jun 28, 2021•42 min
Did you know that there's actually more money in the bond market than the stock markets? If Batman is an equity, Robin will be a bond. That’s how Jean Paul Wong, general manager from FSMOne views bonds. In the world of investing, bonds are often overlooked as they are not as ‘exciting’ as stocks. However, that does not mean bonds are not worth investing. In this week’s Chills 24 with The Financial Coconut, Jean Paul and Reggie discuss the potential of bonds as an investment product and some fact...
Jun 23, 2021•49 min
What do regular savings plans, investment linked policies (ILPs) and robo-advisors have in common? They are essentially different ways of putting your money into unit trusts. Do you have unit trusts as part of your investment portfolio, or are you looking at investing in one? If so, then you definitely need to listen to this week’s TFC episode as we explore some factors to consider when evaluating unit trusts! Get our show notes at https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc95 For all other links me...
Jun 21, 2021•29 min•Ep. 26
Many millennials nowadays are starting to pay more attention to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and this phenomenon has given rise to a new form of investing known as ESG investing. What are the factors one should consider in ESG investing and how can investors make sure that they do well in the market while doing good in the world at the same time? Discover the world of ESG investing in this week’s episode of Chills with TFC as Samuel from Endowus tells us more! Get our show n...
Jun 16, 2021•49 min
After spending the day shopping at the mall, you return home happily with your shopping bags. However, as you unload your bags, you realise you didn’t really need half the stuff you bought; they were bought on impulse. Sounds familiar? You are not alone. While you will find on the internet many solutions on how to reduce impulse buying, not many offer a solution to stop impulse buying once and for all. In Episode 94 of The Financial Coconut this week, Reggie discusses the concept of Money Story ...
Jun 14, 2021•26 min
Estate planning is one topic that many tend to avoid because it involves death and sometimes, it just seems so complicated. On the other hand, some oversimplify it; they think doing up a will alone is enough. Eleanor and Mei Kuen attempt to dispel these misconceptions and explain why estate planning is important for everyone (not just the rich and/or old) in this enlightening episode from a special TFC Chills series brought to you by Providend, Singapore’s first fee-only wealth advisory firm. To...
Jun 09, 2021•54 min
Many people want to live their lives with passion and FIRE...Financial Independence Retire Early, that is. FIRE is a wildly popular concept where one has sufficient income to pay for his expenses and with that, he is able to enjoy his life by pursuing his interests and goals without having to worry about money. Episode 93 of The Financial Coconut discusses some steps that you can take to achieve FIRE in your life. Get our show notes at https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc93 For all other link...
Jun 07, 2021•27 min
Do you have an insurance plan? Most people would be familiar with buying insurance plans to protect themselves and their loved ones from accidents and illnesses. Recently, there has been growing interest in the idea of buying term insurance and investing the rest of your money. What exactly is term insurance, how is it different from the other types of insurance plans out there and why do Chee Kian and Bryan recommend getting it? Find out more from this episode of a special TFC Chills series bro...
Jun 02, 2021•48 min
“Invest in yourself”. Most of us would have seen this quote in some motivational page on Facebook or Instagram. While the idea does sound perfect, you should avoid seeing yourself as an investment. This sounds like a downer but Episode 92 of The Financial Coconut will show you why you should not invest in yourself. Get our show notes at https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc92 For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other show...
May 31, 2021•24 min
Every race has a finish line. In the minds of many people, the finish line in the marathon of life is retirement, where one enjoys his life at 65 after decades of working. What if we can have multiple, mini retirements in our lifetime instead? How do we go about achieving that while ensuring that our finances are in good order? To get an honest second opinion about your finances from Providend, go to https://thefinancialcoconut.com/work-with-providend/ Get our show notes at https://www.thefinanc...
May 26, 2021•57 min
One of the biggest buzzwords in the investing world is inflation. Investors are always talking about using their investment returns to beat inflation. What happens then, if the expected inflation rate becomes higher in the future? How is that going to affect our investments, and what are some factors investors should take note of? Get our show notes at https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc91 For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including al...
May 24, 2021•28 min
Finding your better half and planning for your big day with your partner… these are indeed some of the most wonderful moments in life. When a couple decides to spend the rest of their lives together, what are some factors to consider when it comes to managing their finances? Chin Yu & Yong Cheng share more in this episode from a special TFC Chills series brought to you by Providend, Singapore’s first fee-only wealth advisory firm. To get an honest second opinion about your finances from Prov...
May 19, 2021•56 min
What comes to your mind when you hear the words “financial planning”? Investing? Insurance? Saving tons of money now so that you don’t have to worry about your retirement in the future? If these ideas sound out of your reach, you are not alone. Having a tangible financial plan can be achievable if you follow these 3 core processes discussed in Episode 90 of The Financial Coconut. Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc90 For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from t...
May 17, 2021•29 min
