Money Talks

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Hosted by Andrea Heng, this weekly podcast simplifies personal money management by giving listeners ideas and tips on how everyone can manage their money better. 

  • 14 minutes 20 seconds
    A guide to taking on loans in Singapore

    From home renovation to purchasing a car and buying a house, what types of loans are available in Singapore and what should you look out for? Head of retail at GXS Bank Jenn Ong explains how to find the correct loan for your needs.

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    3 February 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 7 seconds
    MT Explains: Miles vs cash rebates on credit cards

    When choosing a credit card, which reward system should you go for – miles or cash rebates? On the brand-new Money Talks Explains, where we break down your financial questions, Tim Philips from TimTalksMoney explains the pros and cons of each, the trade-offs and key factors to consider before choosing your next credit card. 

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    27 January 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 14 minutes 42 seconds
    Possible Trump tariffs will make borrowing more costly

    US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs could raise prices, but his pro-growth policies could work for your investments. Abel Lim, Head of Wealth Management Advisory and Strategy at UOB, shares his insights on this week’s Money Talks.

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    20 January 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 13 seconds
    The role of mediation when you have a dispute with a bank or insurer

    Common disputes customers face with financial institutions include having their bank accounts frozen due to fraudulent transactions or not understanding why their insurance claims were rejected. So how can these issues be resolved?

    Eunice Chua, CEO of the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (FIDReC) shares with Andrea Heng how mediation can help.  

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    13 January 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 38 seconds
    How to take control of your finances in 2025

    When it comes to financial resolutions, the common advice is to spend less and save more. But is it really that simple?

    In this episode, author of personal finance blog SG Budget Babe Dawn Cher shares with Andrea Heng how to diversify income streams, overcoming inertia to start investing and reviewing financial portfolios.

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    6 January 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 3 seconds
    Best of: What to know about renting in Singapore

    In the last installment of our top five episodes of the season, Andrea Heng finds out what potential renters need to know before taking the plunge and what red flags to look out for when reviewing their contracts. Dr Lee Nai Jia, Head of Real Estate Intelligence, Data and Software Solutions with PropertyGuru Group gives his take.

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    30 December 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 39 seconds
    Best of: What is financial abuse and what are the signs

    In one of our top five episodes of the season, Chong Yue-En, a lawyer and the managing director of Bethel Chambers LLC, breaks down the complex issue of financial abuse. What are the red flags and what kind of legal and non-legal action can be taken to mitigate the impact? 

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    23 December 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 47 seconds
    Best of: How do you pick the best mortgage loan for your new home

    In the third episode of the top five episodes of the Money Talks season, CEO of Mortgage Master, David Baey, shares his insights on how to navigate the costs of home ownership, amd getting the most out of your mortgage.

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    16 December 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 13 seconds
    Best of: The heavy costs of being a caregiver in Singapore

    In the second of the top five episodes from our archives, Nabila Hanim shares with Andrea Heng about some of the hidden financial and non-financial costs that come with being the primary caregiver for her ailing grandmother. 

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    9 December 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 15 seconds
    Best of: How I Made It - Property mogul Ismail Gafoor on making and spending money

    In the first of the top five episodes from our archives this year, Andrea Heng sits down with PropNex CEO Ismail Gafoor.

    He shares how his childhood shaped his attitude towards money, the number one financial rule he and his wife live by, and why it took years for him to finally enjoy spending money on himself. 

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    2 December 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 35 seconds
    How to overcome time and resource constraints in learning new skills

    Companies in Singapore are always encouraged to invest in training and upskilling of their staff. But with limited resources and time constraints, what sort of assistance can SMEs tap on to keep up with the competition?

    Brian Stampe from Commonwealth Concepts and Xu Wenshan from SkillsFuture Singapore share their insights in this week’s Money Talks.  

    This episode is brought to you by SkillsFuture Singapore.

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    25 November 2024, 11:00 pm
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