Money Talks - The hidden costs of recovering from critical illness
Surviving a critical illness may be only the start of the financial journey. A Singlife study estimates that recovery can cost around S$170,000 and stretch for an average of 27 months, with expenses extending beyond medical treatment. Andrea Heng speaks with Singlife Group Head of Products Helen Shen about the “recovery gap”, including out-of-pocket expenses, lost income and caregiving.
Money Talks - With KOSPI's volatility, how can investors protect themselves?
South Korea’s KOSPI has been on a rollercoaster ride, surging on AI stocks. Christy Tan, global investment strategist with Franklin Templeton Institute, joins Andrea Heng to discuss what’s driving the Korean stock market's volatility, the impact on the Korean won and why investors may need to actively rebalance diversified ETF portfolios.
Money Talks - Will a US intervention save the Japanese yen?
The US has stepped in to support the Japanese yen after it fell to a 40-year low. What does the intervention mean for Singaporeans investing in Japanese stocks or planning a holiday there? Simon Ree from The Tao of Trading joins Andrea Heng to explain what could make a stronger yen last.
Money Talks - How a 30-year-old makes S$100,000 a month in passive income through property
What does it take to build six figures in passive income from property at the age of 30? JNA Sales Force co-founder Christian Oh now earns about $100,000 in rental income from a total of nine properties, including a coffee shop. He joins Andrea Heng to share how one early setback shaped his approach to investing and the lessons he's learnt as a landlord.
Money Talks - What the end of the HDB wait-out rule means for private homeowners
The government has removed the 15-month wait-out period for private homeowners buying non-subsidised HDB resale flats, marking the end of one of Singapore's property cooling measures. PropNex executive chairman Ismail Gafoor joins Andrea Heng to explain why the rule was lifted, what it could mean for HDB resale prices and how this affects anyone thinking about right-sizing.
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