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Money Talks - How to help neurodivergent family members with their money

Money Talks

Managing money looks different for some neurodivergent individuals and their learning may not always be linear. For family members, this can be very worrying especially when it’s time to let go. Faith Teo from SG Enable shares simple strategies that can make a huge difference for the future.

Andrea Heng

Andrea Heng

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Money Talks - Beyond the bullion: Is investing in gold ETFs the way to go?

Gold isn’t just jewellery or coins – ETFs can give you exposure to real bullion without the hassle of storage, long queues or steep bid-ask spreads. Lion Global Investors’ Ong Xun Xiang sits with Andrea Heng to explain the difference between synthetic and physically backed gold ETFs, vaulting jurisdictions and insurance that protect your holdings. 

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Money Talks - Advance Care Planning: Protect your family from costly care disputes

Medical crises can quickly drain savings, especially if no one knows your treatment preferences. Costly procedures, frozen accounts and family disagreements are real risks without proper planning. Andrea Heng sits down with Allen Lim from the Asia Estate Planning Association to discuss how Advance Care Planning can help families act with clarity and confidence. Editor's Note: This episode of Money Talks has been edited to remove an incorrect reference to the Advance Care Plan (ACP). An ACP is used for documenting future healthcare preferences and cannot be used to assign insurance policy ownership or nominations. Such arrangements must be made directly with the insurance provider. We apologise for the error.

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Money Talks - Navigating the risks of lending money to family and friends

A handshake or bank transfer may feel quick and sufficient when helping a friend in need. Yet disputes over repayment, interest and even whether it was a gift can arise years later. Family lawyer Ang Boon Yaw from Yeo Marini Law Corporation sits with Andrea Heng to break down how to protect yourself and manage the risk when it comes to lending money to your loved ones.

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Money Talks - The CPF Lifetime Retirement Investment Scheme: What we know so far

Come 2028, CPF members will have another way to grow their retirement savings through investments that rebalances automatically over time. With low-cost providers expected and market risks involved, what should you consider before opting in? Christopher Tan from Providend joins Andrea Heng to discuss what you need to know.

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Money Talks - Romance and risks: How couples can invest without breaking up

When one partner is risk-averse and the other wants to chase growth, how do you find a middle ground? Tiger Fund Management’s Jeremy Tan joins Andrea Heng to share practical tips on bridging the risk gap, explain why documenting contributions is an act of care rather than a lack of romance and discuss how to stay united when the markets - and your portfolio - take a dip.

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