Is a strong work ethic enough to escape the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle? Many Singaporeans prioritise immediate gratification over long-term financial security. We need to challenge the old ideas of saving and explore automated strategies with Benjamin Tan from Chocolate Finance.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

00:57 Automating savings: $5 a day = $90,000 in 30 years

03:44 The paradox: strong work ethic, yet paycheck to paycheck

05:06 The 40-30-20-10 framework for conscious spending

12:15 Ethical considerations: balancing present enjoyment with future security

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Benjamin Tan, chief investment officer, Chocolate Finance

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Forget what you think you know about investing. Even the CEO of an online brokerage embraces "basic" strategies. Howie Lim discovers from Ian Leong of Tiger Brokers Singapore why dollar-cost averaging (DCA) isn't just for beginners, how emotions sabotage your portfolio, and what's truly in a seasoned expert's investment mix. Uncover the secret sauce that separates speculation from sound strategy.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

00:40 From a Hong Kong drama to the trading pit

02:55 How greed and fear sabotage portfolios

06:03 Sambal chili for business

08:28 When boring works and when it doesn't

10:30 How DCA helps mitigate recent market dips

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Ian Leong, CEO, Tiger Brokers Singapore

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Think of it as a tax-shielded account that's also a financial snooze-button! Discover how to invest smartly and save on taxes with your SRS funds. Don’t let your money sit there! Howie Lim finds out more from Jeremy Foo from StashAway and Hugh Chung from Endowus.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

01:01 Why leaving SRS funds in cash is detrimental

03:17 SRS investment strategies

09:07 Wide range of investment options available for SRS compared to CPF

11:32 The tangible benefits: a mathematical example

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Jeremy Foo, Singapore country manager, StashAway; and Hugh Chung, chief investment officer, Endowus

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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