Month: January 2021

Ep 73: Why I “Buy term, invest the rest” NOW!

Jan 18, 2021 |

In episode #73, Reggie makes his stand on the endless battle between Buy Term Invest the Rest and buying Life Insurance! Insurance is a tool and it has become a given in today’s personal finance palette, but the variety drives many crazy. Everyone is telling you their side of the story and today we will too! Join us as we talk about the fundamentals of insurance. Can you still buy term insurance and invest without knowing how to invest? And should you tie your insurance and investment together?

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Ep 1: Are Hedge Funds an Impenetrable Exclusive Circle

Jan 16, 2021 |

Hedge Funds, at times has mystical vibes to them as if only the creme de la creme can penetrate into it. If you share that sense, you are not alone, but how do we then get a foot in the door? Will a good internship give you that edge? How do you get your champion and sponsor to push you through that seemingly impenetrable circle? In the first episode of this special series, we are joined with TenX (clearly pseudo name), an experienced hedge fund analyst that recently made a switch into one of the leading E-commerce company in ASEAN, relocating himself from Tokyo back to Singapore amidst a pandemic. Allow him to share with you a glimpse into this space and the inner workings of the Hedge Fund talent market.

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Ep 2: “FIRE is overrated! Manage your finances to live your best life.” – Christopher Tan from Providend

Jan 13, 2021 | ,

In episode #2 of Chills w TFC, we bring on a powerhouse in Singapore’s Financial Planning space. He took off against the tide to run Singapore’s 1st Fee-only financial planning firm, meaning he does not make a commission off his recommendations. Everyone has their “Ideal life” and in that process, we seek to set up our finances to fulfill the life we love, but he thinks many are taking things to the extreme and may unknowingly be spending too much in this pursuit. Join me as I chill with Christopher Tan from Providend to dig his brains into how he thinks about managing life alongside finances and help you figure better strategies on your journey.

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Ep 72: Hacking Budgeting with Multiple Bank Accounts(My Ultimate Strategy!)

Jan 12, 2021 | ,

In episode #72, we share with you how to hack budgeting with multiple bank acocunts. Budgeting goes beyond a Mathematical formula, the psychological elements and daily habits are rarely factored in. Most of us use only one bank for every purpose. Our savings, investments, expenses all go to that one account. It seems to simplify our finances. But in fact, it complicates it.Tune in as we explore how to use multiple bank accounts for better budgeting and how it can help you better manage your money.

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Ep 71: Not SMART but BETTER Goal Setting

Jan 12, 2021 | ,

In episode #71, we explore 3 fundamental of better goal setting. Goal setting is everywhere in our world. We set goals for our health, our careers, and our lives in general. And there are many different ways to set goals, from ‘SMART’ goals to New Year’s Resolutions. But the question is, how effective are they. And is there a better way to go about setting some real goals that you can actually achieve with a little push? Tune in to hear about how to set themes, goals, and what to focus on after you have set your goals. So that you can increase you chances of reaching your goals while enjoying the process.

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