Planning for the worst with an LPA: BT Money Hacks (Ep 167)

Who will make decisions about your personal welfare or finances if you lose mental capacity? On this episode, host Lee Kim Siang talks to lawyer Stefanie Yuen Thio about the vital importance of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney. Highlights of the conversation:  01:41 What is a Lasting Power …

Is this another Bitcoin bubble? BT Money Hacks (Ep 166)

Bitcoin is having a major comeback this year. Not only have prices more than doubled, there are now funds tracking the cryptocurrency in the US stock exchanges. But some are worried this could be the beginning of another bubble. Are we looking at another Bitcoin bubble, or is the cryptocurrency he…

Are luxury watches a viable investment? BT Money Hacks (Ep 165)

Watches are one of the most popular buys for wealthy Singaporeans. If you’ve seen one up close, you can see why they’re such beloved works of art. But can they pull their weight as investments? BT’s Lee Kim Siang sits down with Nick Lim, director of second-hand dealer Chuan Watch to get to the bot…

How to stop fighting about money: BT Money Hacks (Ep 164)

You know how it goes: It’s been a long, stressful week. On a whim, you decide to treat yourself to a massage. Your partner gets salty. A fight ensues. How do you avoid this? Lee Kim Siang hears from one couple who’s figured it out. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Bu…

I’ve been laid off. What now? BT Money Hacks (Ep 163)

Layoffs seem to be happening left and right. What rights do Singaporean employees have in the face of retrenchment? How can you dispute your severance package? Lee Kim Siang finds out. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.…

Cashing in on Lunar New Year: BT Money Hacks (Ep 162)

It’s that time of the year again, where time-honoured tradition lines our red packets (and pockets) with cash. What’s the best way to make the most of our ang-bao money? Howie Lim finds out.  Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financia…

What should Budget 2024 bring to the table? BT Money Hacks (Ep 161)

These are trying times and all eyes are on Budget 2024, especially since rumours abound that it could be an ‘election Budget’. Howie Lim finds out what various industry experts think. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. …

Stablecoins to balance volatile crypto market? BT Money Hacks (Ep 160)

A trend in 2024 could be institutional players showing a keen interest in issuing their own stablecoins. And it’s a move that has been welcomed by the digital asset sector. Howie Lim gets insights from Gerald Goh, co-founder and CEO Singapore of Sygnum Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monda…

How profitable will 2024 be? BT Money Hacks (Ep 159)

How will the markets be in 2024 and where should we park our money in order for the markets to treat us well? Howie Lim gets insights from Hugh Chung from Endowus, Phil Waters from OANDA and Daniel Peris from Federated Hermes. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Busine…

Gold - the ultimate safe haven investment: BT Money Hacks (Ep 158)

The liquidity of gold is arguably on par with some of the major global currency debt and equity markets, such as the S&P 500. Does this mean in 2024 we should put our money in gold jewellery or gold ETFs? Howie Lim gets advice from Robin Tsui of State Street Global Advisors SPDR. Synopsis: Every f…