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Money Talks — 184 episodes

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What’s driving financial anxiety in Singapore?

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Are safe-haven assets still safe?

3

Buying the dip during uncertain times

4

Beyond salary, the costs of hiring a helper in Singapore

5

Can your HDB flat fund your retirement?

6

How to help neurodivergent family members with their money

7

How will the Iran war drive up your daily expenses?

8

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

9

Advance Care Planning: Protect your family from costly care disputes

10

Navigating the risks of lending money to family and friends

11

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

12

Romance and risks: How couples can invest without breaking up

13

How early should you start investing for your child?

14

How to recover after making a financial loss

15

From iPhones to Labubu: Are collectibles killing your portfolio?

16

What everyday investors need to know about private markets

17

Make these smart moves before spending your sudden windfall

18

How to maximise your SRS money early

19

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

25

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

29

When does dollar-cost averaging really pay off?

30

What every homeowner should know about fire insurance and hidden costs

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Turning global uncertainty into long-term profit

32

Why some high-earners can’t retire early

33

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

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Should you ask an AI for investing advice?

35

What exactly does a CPF nomination include?

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MT Explains: Breaking down the changes made to CareShield Life

37

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

38

Can franchising be a viable side hustle?

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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?

42

How to choose the right mobile phone plan

43

MT Explains: Understanding the benefits of corporate insurance

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

45

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

46

Breaking down the costs of owning an electric vehicle in Singapore

47

Your financial checklist for studying abroad

48

When to get the best exchange rates for foreign currencies

49

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

61

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

69

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

77

The ins and outs of owning a property overseas

78

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

88

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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?

97

Are green investments profitable?

98

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

99

Managing your finances as a freelancer

100

How can risk-averse investors overcome their fears?

101

Preparing your finances for a career change

102

Invest 101: What you need to know about Asian markets

103

What is financial abuse and what are the signs?

104

How companies can maximise government grants and subsidies

105

How to make the best use of your SkillsFuture Credit

106

What to know about renting in Singapore

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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

109

Should investors still put their money in the Chinese market?

110

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

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CPF Special Account closure: How it will affect you

112

How to financially survive a retrenchment

113

Choosing the best bank for you

114

Invest 101: Are safe haven assets really safe?

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Invest 101: Your essential guide to ETFs

116

Invest 101: The ABCs of REITs

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Getting rid of toxic financial habits

118

How do fluctuating interest rates affect our personal finances?

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

120

Best of: Own or lease a car in Singapore?

121

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

124

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

125

Ways to reduce your personal income tax

126

Stretching and saving income for singles

127

Can you afford to take a career break?

128

Breaking down the cost of getting a divorce

129

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

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

131

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

132

How much should you set aside for IVF?

133

Is owning a second property in Singapore worth the cost?

134

What stocks should I buy during a recession?

135

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

136

Making the switch on your electricity provider

137

Maximising your CPF: Tips for your 40s

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

139

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

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

141

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?

143

Is a strong Singdollar always good news?

144

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

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Does a financial planner really help you grow your money?

146

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

147

Alternative Investments: Can luxury watches make you wealthy?

148

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

149

This or That: Stock picking or index fund?

150

This or That: BTO or resale flat?

151

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

152

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

153

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

154

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

155

Are NFTs worth anything beyond speculation and hype?

156

Why the ultra-rich set up family offices in Singapore

157

Are rental properties still a worthwhile investment asset in 2023?

158

Why the ABCs of financial literacy for children is critical

159

How to shop smarter to manage higher grocery bills

160

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

161

Using robo-advisers? Do not be trigger happy

162

Why women don’t invest as much as men do

163

2023 outlook: More pain ahead, but bargain hunters rejoice

164

GST hike: How to manage your money better

165

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

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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