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Money Talks - Can franchising be a viable side hustle?

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Franchising promises a head start with a proven brand. But is it really easier or cheaper than building a business from scratch? From royalty fees to brand restrictions, there’s more than meets the eye. Nafees Khundker, the franchisee of Lush in Singapore, unpacks what aspiring franchisees need to know.

Andrea Heng

Andrea Heng

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Money Talks - Why some high-earners can’t retire early

Being in the top 15 per cent income bracket doesn’t guarantee a secure future. Lifestyle inflation, DIY missteps and uncoordinated plans often catch  high income earners off-guard. Andrea Heng sits down with financial adviser Jo Ong to find out how to better manage your salaries and avoid financial hurdles.

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Money Talks - MT Explains: How will the US Fed rate cut affect Singapore?

A US Federal Reserve rate cut may be good news for your mortgage, but bad news for your fixed deposits. As global interest rates shift in response, where should Singaporeans invest for better returns? Andrea Heng sits down with Ritesh Ganeriwal from Syfe to find out.

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Money Talks - Should you ask an AI for investing advice?

Artificial intelligence is making its way into the financial planning space, with the technology’s ability to scan through hundreds of products and generate investment plans within minutes. But can AI chatbots replace a human adviser? Andrea Heng sits down with Kilde co-CEO Radek Jezbera to unpack the capabilities and limitations of asking an AI for financial advice.

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Money Talks - What exactly does a CPF nomination include?

Many Singaporeans overlook the fine print when it comes to CPF nominations, especially during key life changes like divorce or having more children. Andrea Heng sits down with Pang Zhe Liang, financial adviser and author of The CPF Playbook, to find out what can go wrong – and how to fix it.

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Money Talks - MT Explains: Breaking down the changes made to CareShield Life

The cost of long-term care is rising, and CareShield Life is evolving to keep up. How will the new support measures and revised premium structures affect Singaporeans? Andrea Heng sits down with Alex Lee from the Singapore Actuarial Society to find out.

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