July 2021 — The Financial Coconut

Turn Your Idea Into Reality With Kickstarter [Chills 29]

Jul 29, 2021 | TFC Chills, E-commerce

Have you ever bought something from a Kickstarter campaign? The increasing popularity of crowdfunding has led to many ingenious ideas becoming reality while consumers are spoilt for choice and they get to enjoy discounts on their shopping too. It is indeed a win-win for everyone. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a large capital to launch a Kickstarter campaign. In fact, Ryan thinks you only need about $2000. How is that possible? What does it take for a Kickstarter campaign to become successful? Go behind the (Kickstarter) scenes in Chills 29 as Reggie and Ryan (a Kickstarter veteran) elaborate on what you need to do to launch your own Kickstarter campaign!

3 Weird Habits That Can Be Applied To Your Finances [TFC 100]

Jul 27, 2021 | TFC First Dibs, Personal Finance

After a month-long break, Reggie is back for Episode 100 of The Financial Coconut! In this episode, he shares some of the unusual things he did during his break and the lessons he learnt through these unique experiences. What has black T-shirts got to do with Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)? Listen to TFC 100 to find out!

Using Endowment Plans As An Investment Tool [Chills 28 with InvestQuest]

Jul 22, 2021 | TFC Chills, Investing

Mention the phrase “endowment plans” and some would be put off by the long maturity period (30 years!) In spite of that, did you know that endowment plans continue to be a very popular investment option with 2.3 million endowment policies incepted in Singapore thus far? What is the appeal behind bonds and endowment plans? What is the difference between endowment plans and traded endowment plans? How can retail investors take advantage of them amidst low interest rates in the current market? Listen to Chills 28 where Peter and Deborah from InvestQuest share their knowledge on bonds and endowment plans and how you can incorporate them in your investments!

The Easiest Way To Start Investing [TFC 99]

Jul 20, 2021 | TFC First Dibs, Investing

“I want to invest but I don’t know which stock to buy.” Does this sound like you? If so, you will want to listen to TFC 99 (a replay of TFC 30). ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are becoming an increasingly popular investment choice among many investors because instead of investing in a single company, you are investing in a basket of companies. Why is it a good investment choice? How does an ETF work? What are some factors to consider when choosing an ETF? Learn the basics of ETFs together with Reggie in TFC 99!

China’s Astronomical Economic Growth And How You Can Get A Share Of It [Chills 27 with Dr Wealth]

Jul 15, 2021 | TFC Chills

“China outdrank the world”. In the last decade, China has emerged as a global economic superpower as it underwent major growth throughout the country. Now, we see the Chinese influence everywhere and many retail investors are looking for opportunities to get a share of this pie. What do we need to understand about the Chinese market? What exactly is driving the massive growth in China and will it ever come to a stop? What are some risk factors when it comes to investing in China? In this week’s Chills with TFC, we invite Alvin Chow, the founder of Dr Wealth, one of the leading investment communities in Singapore to share his expertise and thoughts on the China stock market.

Month: July 2021

Turn Your Idea Into Reality With Kickstarter [Chills 29]

3 Weird Habits That Can Be Applied To Your Finances [TFC 100]

Using Endowment Plans As An Investment Tool [Chills 28 with InvestQuest]

The Easiest Way To Start Investing [TFC 99]

China’s Astronomical Economic Growth And How You Can Get A Share Of It [Chills 27 with Dr Wealth]

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