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Millennials & The 2050 Retirement Deadline: What You Need To Know Now [ft HCA Hospice & MoneyOwl]

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Singapore Budget 2025 touched on a topic that's top of mind for many Singaporeans - retirement planning and what it really means to retire well in Singapore today. Our panel of experts:

  • Daphne Lye, Financial Planning Solutions Lead at ​⁠‪MoneyOwl‬
  • Dr Chong Poh Heng MD, HCA Hospice, who brings over 35 years of experience in end-of-life care
  • Ashok Samuel, Ex GIC Head of Private Equity Risk with 30 years in private equity experience, now retiree in his late 50s, offers a personal perspective on the realities of retiring in Singapore and the wisdom he’s gained along the way

Episode highlights:

  • Why traditional notions of retirement feel uninspiring to many millennials
  • The evolving landscape of retirement planning beyond just CPF Life and insurance schemes
  • How to balance living well now while preparing for future healthcare needs
  • And some candid conversations about end-of-life planning that you won't hear anywhere else

What We Discuss:

  • 03:59 What does hospice care actually involve?
  • 05:56 What advice comes from those near the end of life?
  • 09:51 How well do current retirement schemes support Singaporeans?
  • 12:17 How can retirees manage rising healthcare costs?
  • 18:29 How does Singapore compare to other retirement destinations?
  • 21:03 How much should Singaporeans save for retirement?
  • 29:28 What factors make retirees relocate from Singapore?

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