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Money Talks — 193 episodes

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Buy into the next big IPO or avoid the hype?

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How to build a greener portfolio without sacrificing returns

3

How investors can ride on Singapore’s role in the AI boom

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Is buying an executive condo still worth it after the new rule changes?

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Should I sell my Singtel special discounted shares?

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Do men and women really handle money differently?

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Your parents bought you insurance - is it still enough today?

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Emotional spending and healing your relationship with money

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How to read the fine print in your insurance policy

10

What’s driving financial anxiety in Singapore?

11

Are safe-haven assets still safe?

12

Buying the dip during uncertain times

13

Beyond salary, the costs of hiring a helper in Singapore

14

Can your HDB flat fund your retirement?

15

How to help neurodivergent family members with their money

16

How will the Iran war drive up your daily expenses?

17

Beyond the bullion: Is investing in gold ETFs the way to go?

18

Advance Care Planning: Protect your family from costly care disputes

19

Navigating the risks of lending money to family and friends

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The CPF Lifetime Retirement Investment Scheme: What we know so far

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Romance and risks: How couples can invest without breaking up

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How early should you start investing for your child?

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How to recover after making a financial loss

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From iPhones to Labubu: Are collectibles killing your portfolio?

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What everyday investors need to know about private markets

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Make these smart moves before spending your sudden windfall

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How to maximise your SRS money early

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Inflation, tariffs, AI stocks: Where are markets headed in 2026?

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Best Of: Does mother know best? How to talk to your parents about their finances

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Best Of: When does dollar-cost averaging really pay off?

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Best Of: How global events shake oil prices - and your wallet

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Best Of: Thinking of investing your CPF? Here's what you need to know

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What I wish I knew about money in my 20s

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The sandwiched generation: How can you create a financial plan that works?

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What it really takes to retire well – not just retire

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The new financial blueprint for today's Singapore dream

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How to diversify your investment portfolio

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When does dollar-cost averaging really pay off?

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What every homeowner should know about fire insurance and hidden costs

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Turning global uncertainty into long-term profit

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Why some high-earners can’t retire early

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MT Explains: How will the US Fed rate cut affect Singapore?

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Should you ask an AI for investing advice?

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What exactly does a CPF nomination include?

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MT Explains: Breaking down the changes made to CareShield Life

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Does mother know best? How to talk to parents about their finances

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Can franchising be a viable side hustle?

48

Navigating the world of overseas ETFs

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MT Explains: Everything you need to know before investing in gold

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Is it dangerous to invest in a meme stock?

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How to choose the right mobile phone plan

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MT Explains: Understanding the benefits of corporate insurance

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MT Explains: What does it mean when a company goes public?

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MT Explains: How global events shake oil prices – and your wallet

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Breaking down the costs of owning an electric vehicle in Singapore

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Your financial checklist for studying abroad

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When to get the best exchange rates for foreign currencies

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Navigating the financial costs of cancer

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Protecting yourself from property disputes

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Thinking of investing your CPF? Here’s what you need to know

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MT Explains: How Singapore’s S$NEER monetary policy can affect your coffee and holidays

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Breaking down funeral costs in Singapore

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Trump’s tariffs sent European stocks tumbling. Is it time to invest?

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How I Made It - Roshni Mahtani Cheung: From family bankruptcy to running a parenting empire

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Trump tariffs: Take time to adjust your investment portfolio

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MT Explains: Risks you need to know about putting money into digital financial platforms

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MT Explains: What to know before refinancing your mortgage loan

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The overspending trap of Buy Now, Pay Later plans

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Think travel insurance is unnecessary? Think again

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Making the most out of Budget 2025

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MT Explains: Do you really need an integrated shield plan rider?

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What if you can’t save enough for retirement?

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A guide to taking on loans in Singapore

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MT Explains: Miles vs cash rebates on credit cards

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Possible Trump tariffs will make borrowing more costly

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The role of mediation when you have a dispute with a bank or insurer

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How to take control of your finances in 2025

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Best of: What to know about renting in Singapore

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Best of: What is financial abuse and what are the signs

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Best of: How do you pick the best mortgage loan for your new home

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Best of: The heavy costs of being a caregiver in Singapore

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Best of: How I Made It - Property mogul Ismail Gafoor on making and spending money

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How to overcome time and resource constraints in learning new skills

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When big businesses help smaller SMEs

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How to avoid turning your dream home renovation into a financial nightmare

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The ins and outs of owning a property overseas

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A breakdown of the MediShield Life changes: How to save on medical costs

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Healthcare costs are rising. What can we do about it?

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Can you get your money back when purchases fall short?

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The heavy costs of being a caregiver in Singapore

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‘Radical ideas’ needed to revitalise the Singapore stock market

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How I Made It: Love, Bonito’s Rachel Lim on leaving university to build a fashion empire

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The big US stock sell-off – what happens now?

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How I Made It: Property mogul Ismail Gafoor on making and spending money

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The heavy costs of raising a special needs child

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What to consider before retiring overseas

97

How to talk about money with your Gen Alpha kids

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Riding the global stock market rollercoaster

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How your credit score makes a difference when applying for loans

100

Legacy planning: Draw up wills and nominations to avoid ugly disputes later

101

What’s the difference between an angel investor and a venture capitalist?

102

Can you ditch the 9-5 and be a business owner?

103

Navigating personal bankruptcy in Singapore

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Invest 101: Do dividend stocks always give returns?

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How do you pick the best mortgage loan for your new home?

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Are green investments profitable?

107

What kind of non-medical insurance do you really need?

108

Managing your finances as a freelancer

109

How can risk-averse investors overcome their fears?

110

Preparing your finances for a career change

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Invest 101: What you need to know about Asian markets

112

What is financial abuse and what are the signs?

113

How companies can maximise government grants and subsidies

114

How to make the best use of your SkillsFuture Credit

115

What to know about renting in Singapore

116

Invest 101: What you need to know about investing in private markets

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Why investors need to know how to read financial statements

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Should investors still put their money in the Chinese market?

119

Time to put money into the 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks?

120

CPF Special Account closure: How it will affect you

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How to financially survive a retrenchment

122

Choosing the best bank for you

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Invest 101: Are safe haven assets really safe?

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Invest 101: Your essential guide to ETFs

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Invest 101: The ABCs of REITs

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Getting rid of toxic financial habits

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How do fluctuating interest rates affect our personal finances?

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Best of: How to shop smarter to manage higher grocery bills

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Best of: Own or lease a car in Singapore?

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Best of: Should I get a BTO or a resale flat?

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Am I Adulting Right: How to travel on a budget

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How to invest your first S$100,000

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How much should you be spending on your health and wellness?

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Ways to reduce your personal income tax

135

Stretching and saving income for singles

136

Can you afford to take a career break?

137

Breaking down the cost of getting a divorce

138

Moving abroad for work: Counting the cost with The Woke Salaryman

139

Am I Adulting Right: What are some red flags when navigating finances as a couple?

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Am I Adulting Right: Forget the 5Cs, millennials and Gen Zs set different financial goals

141

How much should you set aside for IVF?

142

Is owning a second property in Singapore worth the cost?

143

What stocks should I buy during a recession?

144

Are T-bills and Singapore Savings Bonds worth investing in anymore?

145

Making the switch on your electricity provider

146

Maximising your CPF: Tips for your 40s

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Maximising your CPF: Strategies for your 20s and 30s

148

Should you terminate your investment-linked insurance policy (ILP)?

149

Am I Adulting Right: Can I get rich being a content creator?

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Am I Adulting Right: How much is too much to spend on your pet?

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Is there a right credit card for you?

152

Is a strong Singdollar always good news?

153

Going solo: Can you DIY your way to financial success?

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Does a financial planner really help you grow your money?

155

Alternative Investments: When wine is not just for drinking but for investing

156

Alternative Investments: Can luxury watches make you wealthy?

157

This or That: Packages or per-pay-visit for beauty and wellness services?

158

This or That: Stock picking or index fund?

159

This or That: BTO or resale flat?

160

This or That: Own or lease a car in Singapore?

161

Am I Adulting Right – Should I break the bank on my once-in-a-lifetime wedding?

162

Am I Adulting Right – How should I manage my first paycheck?

163

Is it time to ditch cash for multi-currency apps when travelling?

164

Are NFTs worth anything beyond speculation and hype?

165

Why the ultra-rich set up family offices in Singapore

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Are rental properties still a worthwhile investment asset in 2023?

167

Why the ABCs of financial literacy for children is critical

168

How to shop smarter to manage higher grocery bills

169

As China reopens for business, is it time to invest in China stocks?

170

Using robo-advisers? Do not be trigger happy

171

Why women don’t invest as much as men do

172

2023 outlook: More pain ahead, but bargain hunters rejoice

173

GST hike: How to manage your money better

174

A financial storm is gathering pace: How can you be prepared?

175

What’s mine is yours … or not? Managing money as a couple | EP 19

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Are you paying for things you don’t use or need? | EP 18

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Legacy planning is not just for the rich | EP 17

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Is starting an online business as simple as taking good pictures? | EP 16

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How to deal with rising home loan interest rates | EP 15

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When does debt become bad for you? | EP 14

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Should you sign up with a digital bank that has no physical branches? | EP 13

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How a stressed-out sandwiched generation can manage its money better | EP 12

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Why investing is like learning to ride a bicycle | EP 11

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Post-COVID travel: Tips, tricks and how to snag deals | EP 10

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Investing in Singapore stocks: A haven in uncertain times? | EP 9

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What does it take to retire early in Singapore? | EP 8

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Why medical insurance is the most important type of insurance you need | EP 7

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Many of us pay too much: Insurance basics you need to know | EP 6

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Is having and raising children too expensive in Singapore? | EP 5

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Love it or loathe it: How to make the CPF work for you | EP 4

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BTO or No: Busting your budget on that first home | EP 3

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He plans to retire at 35 with US$1 million in his portfolio | EP 2

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Even if you have only S$100 extra, put it to work | EP 1