Welcome to Blockcast! Here's the crypto news for the week: 07:25 - What Happened At FTX? 22:00 - What is Singapore’s Regulatory Approach Towards Cryptocurrency? 35:50 - 11 000 Meta Employees Fired. What’s Next For Meta? Disclaimer: The content in Blockcast is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations. --- Blockcast is the brainchild of web3-focused news platform Blockhead and The Financial Coconut. Highlighting the latest in block...
Nov 12, 2022•48 min
How did a hobby turn into one of the most popular financial literacy YouTube channels in Singapore? How does one handle the sudden fame that comes with it? Let’s hear it from Kelvin who is none other than the creator of Kelvin Learns Investing ! What made him start his YouTube channel and what has changed in his life ever since? Will it ever come a day where Kelvin masters investing? You can also watch the video version of this episode or listen to another investing story . Get our show notes at...
Nov 09, 2022•42 min
Credit cards are like fire - it can be a good tool if used well. Instead of avoiding credit cards altogether, why not explore how you can turn your spending into rewards? If you find cashback and miles confusing, then you have come to the right place as we explore 3 common credit card personas and the type of credit card that suits each of them the most. Should the single millennial go for cashback or miles? What about someone who’s starting a family? Identify your credit card persona in this ep...
Nov 07, 2022•34 min
It's the start of a brand new week, so let's rise and shine... we mean Wise & Shine! Join Chief Financial Coconut Reggie Koh , Singapore's first female finfluencer Dawn Cher aka SG Budget Babe and serial entrepreneur Eric Feng every Monday as they discuss hot topics that revolve around our daily lives. Get a fresh set of perspectives with their candid and insightful thoughts in a light-hearted setting to start your week right! In the inaugural episode of Wise & Shine, we dive into the st...
Nov 06, 2022•30 min
Will you be surprised if we tell you that Tesla is not really a car company? According to its CEO Elon Musk, it is more than that. What’s so unique about Tesla and how is it able to continue its impressive growth despite being such a large company? We analyse everything you need to know about Tesla in this episode: the high level of innovation (can they really achieve full self-driving?), the circular trends that Tesla is riding on and of course we have to talk about the leadership of Elon Musk....
Nov 03, 2022•51 min
Traveling to another country by plane is passé. What if you can travel via train instead? Welcome to the world of rail travel, where you travel exclusively by train. Who better to share with us about this unique way of travel than Nicholas, rail fan and founder of the blog RailTravel Station ? Hear more about his interesting experiences with rail travel in this episode! He will also debunk some misconceptions (which is cheaper - train or plane travel?) and share some useful tips on how you can a...
Nov 02, 2022•30 min
Welcome to TFC Weekly Market Updates! Here's the market news for the week: 02:45 - Elon Musk Owns Twitter Now. Let That Sink In. 11:40 - How Well Did The Big Tech Perform This Quarter? (Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, Apple) 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), ...
Nov 01, 2022•44 min
If you have invested in growth stocks like Spotify, Tesla, Square, chances are your portfolio has been in the red this year. With the world economy entering a recessionary environment, the stock prices of many growth stocks have also started to plummet. Why are growth stocks not living up to their name? Here’s the twist: a lower stock price doesn’t necessarily mean the company is no longer growing. While some companies may perish and become victims of the recession, what’s important is your port...
Oct 31, 2022•22 min
Remember how investors went gaga over growth stocks like Alibaba, Tencent and Apple last year? Looks like no one is talking about them nowadays with their plummeting stock prices. Is the heyday of growth investing over? Before you throw in the towel and sell all your growth stocks, now may be a good time to think about why you went into growth investing in the first place. Let’s hear it from our guest Tee Leng , a portfolio manager at Heritage Global Capital Fund on what made him switch from val...
Oct 27, 2022•45 min
Did you know that 96% of the clothes that we throw away in Singapore end up in landfills? You may want to think twice before you buy that $10 shirt from your favourite fast fashion brand. What can we do to reduce the environmental, societal & financial impact caused by our clothes? Sustainable fashion may be the answer. In this episode, sustainability consultant Chu Wong explains why fast fashion is a huge problem in the world (like it or not, all of us are part of the problem) and how susta...
Oct 26, 2022•47 min
If all you know about China’s 20th Communist Party Congress is former president Hu Jintao being escorted out, then you should really listen to this breaking episode. We explore 3 lesser-known ideas from the congress and how they will impact the world. Is China really politically unstable right now? Will third term president Xi Jinping attempt to change the world economic order? What does China’s future look like? Want to learn more about China's economy? Listen to TFC 101 & Chills 31 . Get o...
Oct 25, 2022•35 min
Welcome to TFC Weekly Market Updates! Here's the market news for the week: 03:18 - Will Ads Revive Netflix’s Revenue? 16:34 - Who Is Worth More: Tesla Or Apple? 24:42 - Is It Time For Investors To Quit China? 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...
Oct 25, 2022•48 min
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...
Oct 24, 2022•30 min
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/sgo49 Disclaimer: The content in TFC Stock Geekout is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does ...
Oct 20, 2022•34 min
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...
Oct 19, 2022•37 min
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 Valuation 33:50 - 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 ...
Oct 19, 2022•53 min
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. O...
Oct 17, 2022•31 min
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 ou...
Oct 13, 2022•50 min
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 ...
Oct 12, 2022•38 min
Welcome to TFC Weekly Market Updates! Here's the market news for the week: 03:20 - CHIPS Act Doubles Down On Regulations 17:39 - 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...
Oct 11, 2022•43 min
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 ...
Oct 10, 2022•37 min
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 ...
Oct 06, 2022•48 min
With an unpredictable stock market in a turbulent world, what can Singaporeans do to ensure that they can continue building up their wealth for retirement and more? 1M65 may be the answer. 1M65 - accumulating $1 million in your CPF accounts by the age of 65 is a popular financial movement that has garnered many followers in Singapore ever since it started in 2015. In this illuminating episode, you will hear from the founder of the 1M65 movement himself, Mr Loo Cheng Chuan. His candid and relatab...
Oct 05, 2022•39 min
Welcome to TFC Weekly Market Updates! Here's the market news for the week: 02:38 - Is Credit Suisse Becoming The Next Lehman Brothers? 13:51 - One Pound = One USD?! 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 Sto...
Oct 04, 2022•39 min
We’ve been taught to be hardworking and strive for the best in whatever we do but what should we do if when we get overwhelmed with the never-ending work in the rat race? Some of us choose to lie flat in life. Yes, you read that right. Lying flat or 躺平 is a growing movement where one takes an indifferent approach to work and life. It is often seen as a silent protest to the fast-paced world that we live in. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the idea of lying flat and why we think it may be b...
Oct 03, 2022•28 min
In Singapore, we're so used to dealing with insurance agents. Heck, we've probably been approached by a few and may have even bought something from them. It seems like they're so entrenched here but it's a completely different story in other parts of the world. Lemonade started off as in the homeowners insurance space, but now they're publically traded and operate in many Western countries selling even things like life insurance. Is this the future of insurance or will it be a fad? Tune in today...
Sep 29, 2022•42 min
Everyone should be investing, but the way you approach it may be different depending on your interests and experience. Discover how Beansprout is helping all the different investors out there improve their financial knowledge one bean at a time. PS. Don't forget to spend some time with your investor's mindset too! 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 men...
Sep 29, 2022•42 min
Welcome to TFC Weekly Market Updates! Here's the market news for the week: 03:10 - Are Investors Prepared For A Possible Bear Market? 16:38 - Why Are Google & Meta Implementing Cost Cutting Measures? 24:40 - Are Chinese Banks Worth Investing In? 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 (in...
Sep 27, 2022•39 min
Are you joining the quiet quitting movement too? The idea of doing just enough in your job has gone viral recently but does quiet quitting actually solve the root of the problem? Let’s dissect the phenomenon of quiet quitting in this episode. What are the actual reasons why someone would be quiet quitting? How do we know if quiet quitting is for us and if not, what else can we do to improve our current job circumstances? Challenge your perspective by listening to TFC 92 and 138 too! Get our show...
Sep 26, 2022•24 min
“Let’s Google that”. How many times have you said that phrase today? Google has become so intertwined in our lives and that is indeed proof of its success. How much more can this tech conglomerate possibly grow, or is the sky truly the limit? Geek out with our guest Chris Susanto (founder of Re-ThinkWealth.com ) as he shares his expert analysis of Google in this episode. Find out what makes it one of the most valuable companies in the world! PS. Check out Chris’ analysis of Meta here . Get our s...
Sep 23, 2022•45 min
