From defective home appliances to misleading product descriptions, it can be frustrating when your purchases fall short on quality. What rights do customers have when seeking compensation, and when is it all a futile exercise? Linus Ng, chairperson of the CASE Consumer Education Committee and partner at Donaldson & Burkinshaw, explains if you can get your money back from errant vendors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it is taking care of your parents, grandparents or a relative with needs, caregivers have been deemed the “invisible workforce”. What are some of the hidden financial and non-financial costs that come with the role? In this week’s Money Talks, Nabila Hanim shares with Andrea Heng how she manages being the primary caregiver for her ailing grandmother.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s stock market has been in the doldrums, struggling to attract and retain listings. For such a competitive economy, why is the stock market so lacklustre? Yang Eu Jin, partner and co-head of RHTLaw Asia’s Corporate & Capital Markets Practice, tells us in this week’s Money Talks.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second of a two-part series, Love, Bonito co-founder Rachel Lim tells Andrea Heng how her family’s early financial struggles shaped her financial values and why she would advise budding entrepreneurs not to quit their day jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After another record sell-off in the US stock market in early September, should investors start looking at Asian markets and sectors outside of AI? Andrea Heng sits down with Garett Lim, head of partners, Asia at SIX Financial Information and they discuss how investors can reassess their investment strategies.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special two-part series, we sit down with Singapore’s money makers and ask them about their relationship with money. PropNex CEO Ismail Gafoor shares how his childhood shaped his attitude towards money, the number one financial rule he and his wife live by, and why it took years for him to finally enjoy spending money on himself.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From tests to therapy, parents raising a child with special needs require additional resources and careful financial planning. How can they tap on available support? In this week’s Money Talks, Frederic Maury, parent of a special needs child, shares his experiences and advice on how parents can effectively plan for their children’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spending your golden years in a country with a slower pace of life or cooler climate may seem enticing, but it also requires careful financial planning. Joie Lim, Financial Services Director and private wealth consultant at Prudential, shares both financial and non-financial factors to consider.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Studies show that Gen Alpha is set to become the generation with the greatest spending power in history. But how can parents help them cultivate the right financial habits? In this week’s Money Talks, financial coach and mother of two Gen Alpha sons, Michelle Howell, shares tips on how to teach your children about the value of money in an age of digital payments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global financial markets were in a spin recently when the Japan's main stock index suffered its worst day in 37 years and stocks on Wall Street faced their sharpest decline in nearly two years. Eddy Loh, chief investment officer of Maybank Group Wealth Management, tells Andrea Heng what this means for economies and for investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, all of us have a credit score and that number gives a snapshot of your financial health. How do you find your score and make sense of it? In this episode of Money Talks, Wong Sok Quan from Credit Bureau Singapore gives a breakdown on how to read your credit score, and how it can affect your loan options and job opportunities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legacy planning affects everyone, and being open about it can prevent a great deal of pain in the long run. From being transparent about inheritance among family members, to clearing debts, Lionel Wong, associate director of finexis advisory, shares tips on how to conduct your legacy planning smoothly.  Editor's Note: This episode of Money Talks has been edited to remove an incorrect reference by our guest to CPF monies when there is no nomination. CPF funds are paid to the Public Trustee's...

There’s never a better time to be an entrepreneur because of the widely available funding today. But who should you pitch to and what do they expect? Co-founder of Fintech Nation and adviser to NUS Alumni Ventures Vanessa Ho, shares more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turning a business idea into reality takes grit, determination – and money. In this week’s episode of Money Talks, Tipsy Collective co-founder David Gan talks about his entrepreneurial journey – from managing startup costs to cutting losses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore saw its highest surge of personal bankruptcy applications in 2023. What does it mean to be declared bankrupt? What impact can it have on your career and your future? In this episode of Money Talks, we talk to Claudia Khoo, a lawyer at Shook Lin & Bok, to find out more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it always safe to invest in dividend stocks? In this episode of Money Talks, UOB’s Head of Wealth Management Advisory and Strategy, Abel Lim, shares his insights on how to identify the right ones, and the risks and rewards of adding them to your portfolio.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. But how do you make sure that you’re getting the most out of your mortgage? In this episode of Money Talks, CEO of Mortgage Master, David Baey, shares his insights on how to navigate the costs of home ownership.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing in sustainable businesses is on every major fund portfolio. Where do you start when looking at green finance and what are the risks and rewards? In this episode of Money Talks, Professor Lawrence Loh from the NUS Business School is our guest.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it possible to insure yourself against climate change? Is personal cyber insurance a must, given that we have digital lives? In this week’s episode of Money Talks, Helen Shen, Singlife’s Group Head of Health, tells us what you need to know about supplementary insurance policies.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a freelancer may offer flexibility and freedom, but what about financial security? In this week’s Money Talks, CEO & Chief Investment Officer of MoneyOwl Chuin Ting Weber, shares tips on how freelancers can manage their money better for a financially secure future.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fixed deposits and government bonds are top choices for Singapore investors. But there are many other opportunities to grow wealth outside these tried and tested vehicles. But to do this, investor education is critical says Jo-Ann Chia, Asia Fixed Income Senior Portfolio Manager at Nikko Asset Management.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making a career pivot may seem scary, regardless of your age or station in life. How should you plan and manage your finances before making the leap into a new career? In this week’s episode of Money Talks, Peter Tan from Unicorn Financial Solutions shares some tips on how to navigate the change without disrupting your finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Across Asia, stock markets have seen diverse performances. From frontier markets that offer opportunities, to emerging ones that continue to entice investors and developed markets with steady growth, what should we know before dipping our toes in? Alex Wolf, Managing Director and Head of Investment Strategy for Asia at J.P. Morgan Private Bank gives us the lay of the land.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Financial abuse of vulnerable adults has been on the rise in Singapore. What are the red flags and what kind of legal and non-legal action can be taken to mitigate the impact? In this episode of Money Talks, Chong Yue-En, a lawyer and the Managing Director of Bethel Chambers LLC, gives us a breakdown of this complex issue.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.