BT Money Hacks The Business Times

Who will make decisions about your personal welfare or finances if you lose mental capacity? On this episode, host Lee Kim Siang talks to lawyer Stefanie Yuen Thio about the vital importance of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:41 What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?

02:34 Why LPA is important for everyone

07:16 How LPA fits into estate planning

10:19 LPA Disputes within the family

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Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Stefanie Yuen Thio, joint managing partner, TSMP Law Corporation

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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Bitcoin is having a major comeback this year. Not only have prices more than doubled, there are now funds tracking the cryptocurrency in the US stock exchanges. But some are worried this could be the beginning of another bubble.

Are we looking at another Bitcoin bubble, or is the cryptocurrency here to stay? Lee Kim Siang sits down with Coinhako’s Kelvin See for insights. 

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

02:37 Bitcoin’s recent surge

03:51 What are Bitcoin ETFs?

07:02 What is Bitcoin halving?

10:16 Pros and cons of investing in bitcoin

13:59 Is it a good time to invest in bitcoin?

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Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Kelvin See, head of trading, Coinhako

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Watches are one of the most popular buys for wealthy Singaporeans. If you’ve seen one up close, you can see why they’re such beloved works of art. But can they pull their weight as investments?

BT’s Lee Kim Siang sits down with Nick Lim, director of second-hand dealer Chuan Watch to get to the bottom of this. 

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:37 Pros and cons of watches as investment

02:58 How to evaluate a watch

05:59 Factors that influence the price of a watch

06:35 The Covid luxury watch boom and bust

Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Nick Lim, director, Chuan Watch

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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You know how it goes: It’s been a long, stressful week. On a whim, you decide to treat yourself to a massage. Your partner gets salty. A fight ensues. How do you avoid this? Lee Kim Siang hears from one couple who’s figured it out.

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:22 Planning for big ticket purchases

04:09 Balance financial, emotional and physical responsibilities

07:24 Financial support for your in-laws

08:58 Budgeting as a couple

13:37 Treat your partner like a boss

Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Angela Teng, editorial director of The Simple Sum; and her husband Isaac Tan

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Layoffs seem to be happening left and right. What rights do Singaporean employees have in the face of retrenchment? How can you dispute your severance package? Lee Kim Siang finds out.

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

02:13 Singapore’s employment law provides limited protections for retrenchment

07:51 How Lazada fumbled their latest round of layoffs

12:01 How to negotiate your exit package

15:45 How to dispute your retrenchment

Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Amarjit Kaur, head of employment law, Withers KhattarWong; and Wong Siqi, content creator

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

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It’s that time of the year again, where time-honoured tradition lines our red packets (and pockets) with cash. What’s the best way to make the most of our ang-bao money? Howie Lim finds out. 

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

03:08 Importance of planning your finances

04:16 Saving is not sufficient

05:37 Understanding your needs versus wants

06:49 Step-by-Step guide to using your ang-bao money

07:46 Saving, spending and investing have to coexist

09:41 Where to start investing for a beginner

Hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Mey Wong, head of client experience at StashAway

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks

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