The episode explores how childhood experiences and emotional triggers shape spending and saving habits, offers tips for navigating complex insurance policies, examines why Singaporeans feel financially anxious, and evaluates the effectiveness of safe‑haven assets and dip‑buying strategies in volatile markets.
Many of our financial behaviour s – overspending or obsessing with saving – are shaped by childhood experiences, emotional triggers and inherited habits. Michelle Mah from The Curious Bonsai shares with Andrea Heng how recognising these experiences can help you build a healthier relationship with money.
Insurance documents are long, full of legalese and it’s tempting to skip the fine print. But knowing where to look can make the difference between a smooth claim and an unexpected denial.
Eddy Cheong from Havend zooms into the details to break down the sections that matter most. According to a survey by Revolut and YouGov, Singaporeans are among Asia’s most financially anxious, with almost a third frequently experiencing money-related anxiety. What’s causing us to be so stressed out over our wallets?
Revolut’s Ashley Thomas joins Andrea Heng to find out why Gen Zs, millennials and even higher-income households are feeling the pinch, and what small steps can help us feel more in control. Safe-haven assets like gold, bonds and the US dollar are meant to protect your portfolio in times of crisis. But recent market movements are challenging that notion, leaving many investors questioning what still works. Sani Hamid from Financial Alliance sits with Andrea Heng to dissect what’s happening.
With markets swinging wildly and uncertainty dominating headlines, is “buying the dip” a smart move or a risky gamble? How should investors decide when to jump in? In this episode of Money Talks, Andrea Heng sits down with Thomas Ng of PhillipCapital to break down how to read the market, spot real opportunities and understand why missing the boat isn’t always a bad thing.
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