June 2021 — Page 2 of 2 — The Financial Coconut

Gerald Yummy Bros [OES S01E07]

Jun 9, 2021 | Our Entrepreneurshit Show

Starting a business is not easy, starting one which you have absolutely no interest in makes it worse. That was what Gerald went through when he started dabbling in the fashion business amidst the rise of blogshops in 2014. After 3 years of disappointment and embarrassment, he finally called it quits.

A Guide Into FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early [TFC 93]

Jun 8, 2021 | TFC First Dibs, Investing, Personal Finance

Many people want to live their lives with passion and FIRE…Financial Independence Retire Early, that is. FIRE is a wildly popular concept where one has sufficient income to pay for his expenses and with that, he is able to enjoy his life by pursuing his interests and goals without having to worry about money. Episode 93 of The Financial Coconut discusses some steps that you can take to achieve FIRE in your life.

Buy Term, Invest The Rest. Why? [Chills 21 Sponsored by Providend]

Jun 3, 2021 | TFC Chills, Investing

Do you have an insurance plan? Most people would be familiar with buying insurance plans to protect themselves and their loved ones from accidents and illnesses. Recently, there has been growing interest in the idea of buying term insurance and investing the rest of your money. What exactly is term insurance, how is it different from the other types of insurance plans out there and why do Chee Kian and Bryan recommend getting it? Find out more from this episode of a special TFC Chills series brought to you by Providend, Singapore’s first fee-only wealth advisory firm.

Chris Bootle’s [OES S01E06]

Jun 2, 2021 | Our Entrepreneurshit Show

Most of us often think that one needs a grand idea to start a business and become an entrepreneur. Chris doesn’t think so. Unlike many entrepreneurs who started their own businesses, he ventured into entrepreneurship as a volunteer at Edible Garden City, a social enterprise that focuses on horticulture and education in Singapore.

Why Investing In Yourself Is A Problem [TFC 92]

Jun 1, 2021 | TFC First Dibs

“Invest in yourself”. Most of us would have seen this quote in some motivational page on Facebook or Instagram. While the idea does sound perfect, you should avoid seeing yourself as an investment. This may seem like a downer but Episode 92 of The Financial Coconut will show you why you should not invest in yourself.

Month: June 2021

Gerald Yummy Bros [OES S01E07]

A Guide Into FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early [TFC 93]

Buy Term, Invest The Rest. Why? [Chills 21 Sponsored by Providend]

Chris Bootle’s [OES S01E06]

Why Investing In Yourself Is A Problem [TFC 92]

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