Money Talks - Making the most out of Budget 2025

Money Talks

Budget 2025 was chockfull of goodies – from top-ups in CDC vouchers, increased support for workers looking to upskill themselves, and more incentives for Singaporeans to have larger families.

In this week’s Money Talks, Navin Sregantan, financial literacy specialist at DBS Bank tells Andrea Heng how we can make the most out of this year’s offerings.

Andrea Heng

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Money Talks - MT Explains: Risks you need to know about putting money into digital financial platforms

In early March, financial services firm Chocolate Finance announced it had suspended instant withdrawals, causing concern among customers. This raised questions about the safety of digital banks and investment platforms. Avishek Nandy from Bain & Company gives Andrea Heng a quick lay of the land in this week’s Money Talks Explains.

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Money Talks - MT Explains: What to know before refinancing your mortgage loan

Are you planning to refinance your mortgage loan but not sure if it’s the right time? In this episode of Money Talks Explains, Clive Chng, head of relations at Redbrick Mortgage Advisory, gives a breakdown of what homeowners should consider – from loan tenure to interest rates – before making the move.

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Money Talks - The overspending trap of Buy Now, Pay Later plans

From big-ticket items to daily expenses, the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) scheme has gained traction among consumers for its convenience and flexibility. But do consumers fully understand the risks involved? Associate Professor Pearpilai Jutasompakorn from the Singapore Institute of Technology breaks down the pros and cons of the scheme with Andrea Heng in this week’s episode of Money Talks.

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Money Talks - Think travel insurance is unnecessary? Think again

When making travel plans, buying travel insurance is usually treated as an afterthought. In this episode of Money Talks, Cherie Wang co-founder of Planner Bee tells Andrea Heng why this shouldn’t be the case, and highlights what fine print to look out for to ensure you can travel with a peace of mind.

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