Does your salary increase with every job switch? Do employers see short stints as a red flag? In this episode, we explore the complex landscape of job-hopping and its impact on one’s career and skill development.  NTUC’s e2i career coach, Eric Donny De Silva, and job-hopper Seline, offer insights into this trend, discussing its motivations and challenges. Tune in to gain valuable advice on navigating career transitions, which can help you make informed decisions in this dynamic job market ..read more

NFS, D-NOA, AIS, FEDR - What are these terms and what do they mean? Tax season is upon us, with filing commencing on 1 March. Tune in for a crash course on filing your personal taxes and reducing your tax bill with Yi Jing, Manager (Individual Income Tax Division) at the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). She will also share expert tips for both employed and self-employed taxpayers ..read more

With car ownership costs remaining high, you may have wondered whether car-sharing is a viable transport alternative. But how does it work and how exactly does it differ from car rental?  If you have asked these questions before, then this episode is for you. Hear from Joel Koh, Content Manager at Seedly, as he shares his expertise and advice on how to make best use of car-sharing as one of your transport options ..read more

With any big decision in life, it is always helpful to dedicate some time to research and consider options – and pre-planning for the unexpected is no exception. Rather than viewing pre-planning as a taboo subject, consider how doing this can benefit yourself and your loved ones in the future.   Join Xiao Yan and Cynthia as they share why pre-planning is one of the most valuable gifts to our loved ones and how we can make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), Advance Care Plan (ACP) and Advance Medical Directive (AMD ..read more

We have spent most of our lives saving for retirement. But when retirement draws near, many of us do not know where and how to start enjoying the fruits of our labour. At what age should we start spending our retirement funds? Should we draw down from our CPF account first? How can our retirement nest egg last a lifetime? In this episode, Lorna Tan, Head of Financial Literacy Training, DBS Bank, answers all our questions on spending our retirement funds wisely, also known as decumulation.  ..read more

Death can be a costly affair that saps your wealth! Find out how we can make estate plans to ensure we leave our loved ones with a legacy upon our demise. Albert Tan, Financial Literacy Trainer at MoneyOwl joins us for this podcast ..read more

Is there a good age to teach children about money? How can you help them to differentiate between needs and wants? How do you teach your kids to be the next generation of consumers? Tune in to this episode to hear from Ferris Wee, Master Trainer at the Institute for Financial Literacy as he shares advice and practical tips on how he instils money sense in his child. If you've enjoyed this episode, you can read 3 things you didn't know about teaching your kid about money to revisit the tips ..read more

Should you pay off your mortgage early with cash on hand? Or is it better to invest this amount instead?  Hear from Eileen Pang, Sales Director at MortgageWise.sg, as she breaks down the pros and cons of either option, and shares some alternatives that homeowners can consider to lower their monthly mortgage payments ..read more

Do you give your parents an allowance? Why do you give your parents an allowance and how much is enough? Filial piety is important in Asian culture and those who do not ‘give back’ to their parents who have raised them are deemed ungrateful. Join our returning guests, Nicole Ng, Head of Learning and Partnerships and Priscilla Lam, Creative Lead from The Simple Sum as they share their personal experiences on how they navigated this and managed their parents’ expectations. They also share alternative ways on how you can show filial piety and love to your parents. And if you are new to the wor ..read more

Singapore is home to more than 210,000 caregivers, with about 70% of them aged 40 and above. This “sandwiched generation” often have to deal with the financial, physical, and psycho-social responsibilities of caring for the elderly and the young. Does this resonate with you?   Hear from Angela Kwek, Deputy Director, Healthcare Claims & Payment, CPF & May Heap, Senior Medical Social Worker, SingHealth Community Hospitals as they touch on the experiences that caregivers face. They will also share insights on the various support measures for current and future caregivers. Read how ..read more