S1E251: How to reset your finances for the New Year

from BT Money Hacks · host The Business Times

New year, clean slate. But does your money reset have to feel stressful?  In this episode of Money Hacks, Emily Liu explores a softer way to plan for the year ahead. Financial consultant Patrine Choo and Gen Z money author Lillian Zhang share how they reflect on the past year, manage emotional money habits, and turn big goals into small, doable steps.  From automating savings to letting go of guilt, this episode reminds us that progress compounds, and a reset can start quietly. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:50 How to review your 2025 finances 03:37 It’s ok to feel scared  06:42 How to stop overspending 08:57 Start with small steps 10:40 Know your monthly expenses --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected]) With Patrine Choo, financial consultant, Great Eastern and content creator, and Lillian Zhang, product marketing manager at Google and author, The New Money Rules: The Gen Z Guide to Personal Finance Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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