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Money Talks — 200 episodes

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The hidden costs of recovering from critical illness

2

With KOSPI's volatility, how can investors protect themselves?

3

Will a US intervention save the Japanese yen?

4

How a 30-year-old makes S$100,000 a month in passive income through property

5

What the end of the HDB wait-out rule means for private homeowners

6

Is it time to buy Japanese yen or stocks?

7

Electricity tariffs: Is it time to lock in a fixed rate?

8

Buy into the next big IPO or avoid the hype?

9

How to build a greener portfolio without sacrificing returns

10

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

11

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

12

Should I sell my Singtel special discounted shares?

13

Do men and women really handle money differently?

14

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

15

Emotional spending and healing your relationship with money

16

How to read the fine print in your insurance policy

17

What’s driving financial anxiety in Singapore?

18

Are safe-haven assets still safe?

19

Buying the dip during uncertain times

20

Beyond salary, the costs of hiring a helper in Singapore

21

Can your HDB flat fund your retirement?

22

How to help neurodivergent family members with their money

23

How will the Iran war drive up your daily expenses?

24

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

25

Advance Care Planning: Protect your family from costly care disputes

26

Navigating the risks of lending money to family and friends

27

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

28

Romance and risks: How couples can invest without breaking up

29

How early should you start investing for your child?

30

How to recover after making a financial loss

31

From iPhones to Labubu: Are collectibles killing your portfolio?

32

What everyday investors need to know about private markets

33

Make these smart moves before spending your sudden windfall

34

How to maximise your SRS money early

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

What I wish I knew about money in my 20s

41

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

42

What it really takes to retire well – not just retire

43

The new financial blueprint for today's Singapore dream

44

How to diversify your investment portfolio

45

When does dollar-cost averaging really pay off?

46

What every homeowner should know about fire insurance and hidden costs

47

Turning global uncertainty into long-term profit

48

Why some high-earners can’t retire early

49

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

50

Should you ask an AI for investing advice?

51

What exactly does a CPF nomination include?

52

MT Explains: Breaking down the changes made to CareShield Life

53

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

54

Can franchising be a viable side hustle?

55

Navigating the world of overseas ETFs

56

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

57

Is it dangerous to invest in a meme stock?

58

How to choose the right mobile phone plan

59

MT Explains: Understanding the benefits of corporate insurance

60

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

61

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

62

Breaking down the costs of owning an electric vehicle in Singapore

63

Your financial checklist for studying abroad

64

When to get the best exchange rates for foreign currencies

65

Navigating the financial costs of cancer

66

Protecting yourself from property disputes

67

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

68

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

69

Breaking down funeral costs in Singapore

70

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

71

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

72

Trump tariffs: Take time to adjust your investment portfolio

73

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

75

The overspending trap of Buy Now, Pay Later plans

76

Think travel insurance is unnecessary? Think again

77

Making the most out of Budget 2025

78

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

79

What if you can’t save enough for retirement?

80

A guide to taking on loans in Singapore

81

MT Explains: Miles vs cash rebates on credit cards

82

Possible Trump tariffs will make borrowing more costly

83

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

84

How to take control of your finances in 2025

85

Best of: What to know about renting in Singapore

86

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

87

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

88

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

90

How to overcome time and resource constraints in learning new skills

91

When big businesses help smaller SMEs

92

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

93

The ins and outs of owning a property overseas

94

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

95

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

96

Can you get your money back when purchases fall short?

97

The heavy costs of being a caregiver in Singapore

98

‘Radical ideas’ needed to revitalise the Singapore stock market

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

The heavy costs of raising a special needs child

103

What to consider before retiring overseas

104

How to talk about money with your Gen Alpha kids

105

Riding the global stock market rollercoaster

106

How your credit score makes a difference when applying for loans

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

Navigating personal bankruptcy in Singapore

111

Invest 101: Do dividend stocks always give returns?

112

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

113

Are green investments profitable?

114

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

115

Managing your finances as a freelancer

116

How can risk-averse investors overcome their fears?

117

Preparing your finances for a career change

118

Invest 101: What you need to know about Asian markets

119

What is financial abuse and what are the signs?

120

How companies can maximise government grants and subsidies

121

How to make the best use of your SkillsFuture Credit

122

What to know about renting in Singapore

123

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

124

Why investors need to know how to read financial statements

125

Should investors still put their money in the Chinese market?

126

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

127

CPF Special Account closure: How it will affect you

128

How to financially survive a retrenchment

129

Choosing the best bank for you

130

Invest 101: Are safe haven assets really safe?

131

Invest 101: Your essential guide to ETFs

132

Invest 101: The ABCs of REITs

133

Getting rid of toxic financial habits

134

How do fluctuating interest rates affect our personal finances?

135

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

136

Best of: Own or lease a car in Singapore?

137

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

138

Am I Adulting Right: How to travel on a budget

139

How to invest your first S$100,000

140

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

141

Ways to reduce your personal income tax

142

Stretching and saving income for singles

143

Can you afford to take a career break?

144

Breaking down the cost of getting a divorce

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

How much should you set aside for IVF?

149

Is owning a second property in Singapore worth the cost?

150

What stocks should I buy during a recession?

151

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

152

Making the switch on your electricity provider

153

Maximising your CPF: Tips for your 40s

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

Is there a right credit card for you?

159

Is a strong Singdollar always good news?

160

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

161

Does a financial planner really help you grow your money?

162

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

163

Alternative Investments: Can luxury watches make you wealthy?

164

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

165

This or That: Stock picking or index fund?

166

This or That: BTO or resale flat?

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

Are NFTs worth anything beyond speculation and hype?

172

Why the ultra-rich set up family offices in Singapore

173

Are rental properties still a worthwhile investment asset in 2023?

174

Why the ABCs of financial literacy for children is critical

175

How to shop smarter to manage higher grocery bills

176

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

177

Using robo-advisers? Do not be trigger happy

178

Why women don’t invest as much as men do

179

2023 outlook: More pain ahead, but bargain hunters rejoice

180

GST hike: How to manage your money better

181

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

182

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

183

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

184

Legacy planning is not just for the rich | EP 17

185

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

186

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

187

When does debt become bad for you? | EP 14

188

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

189

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

190

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

191

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

196

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

198

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