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Money Talks - Are safe-haven assets still safe?

Money Talks

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.

Andrea Heng

Andrea Heng

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Money Talks - Investing in your 20s and 30s: How much risk is too much?

Being young means you can afford to take more investment risks. But should you be taking more risk if you're still in your 20s and 30s? On the Money Talks podcast, Andrea Heng speaks with Koay Hui Sien, head of iShares Fixed-Income product strategy for APAC (excluding Japan) at BlackRock, about how investors in this age group can assess their risk tolerance, balance growth with diversification and be on track with their financial goals.

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Money Talks - What should you do before the next market shock?

With oil prices hovering around US$100 a barrel, stubborn inflation and higher interest rates creating uncertainty, investors may be wondering which risks actually matter to their portfolios. Andrea Heng speaks with Kelly Chia, head of investment strategy at UOB Private Bank, on what you should prepare for before the next dip. This episode is brought to you by UOB.

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Money Talks - This financial adviser was scammed. Here's what she learnt

It started as a text message from someone she thought was her daughter. By the time Lena Soon, a financial adviser of more than 20 years, realised something was wrong, she had lost almost S$4000 to a scam. On the Money Talks podcast, she joins Andrea Heng to recount how the scam unfolded, the warning signs she missed and tips on how to have a conversation with a loved one you suspect is a scam victim.

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Money Talks - My parents don't have enough for retirement. Now what?

What happens when you realise your ageing parents may not have enough money for retirement? Providend CEO Christopher Tan joins Andrea Heng to discuss the options when parents face a retirement shortfall. From tighter budgeting to leveraging the family home, learn how adult children should assess their own finances before deciding how much support they can afford to give.

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Money Talks - Interest rates are up: Should you pay down your debt now?

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates, prompting questions about what higher borrowing costs could mean for Singapore households and whether spare cash should go towards paying down debt or investing. MoneyOwl's Chuin Ting Weber joins Andrea Heng to explain how to think through that decision and why paying down debt can sometimes leave you with less liquidity when you need it most.

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