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Money Talks

Money Talks - What if you can’t save enough for retirement?

Money Talks -  What if you can’t save enough for retirement?
11 Feb 2025 07:27AM
15 mins

Financial analysts will tell you that you need at least S$600,000 in cash when you retire. But for most people with heavy financial needs, what’s a reasonable plan? Andrea Heng asks OCBC's group wealth management head, Tan Siew Lee. 

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.  

16/03/2025 13 mins

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. 

10/03/2025 17 mins

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. 

03/03/2025 19 mins

Money Talks - Making the most out of Budget 2025

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.

24/02/2025 13 mins

Money Talks - MT Explains: Do you really need an integrated shield plan rider?

Ever bought an insurance policy only to have your agent ask if you would like to add on a rider for extra cost? In this week’s Money Talks Explains, Samuel Low from Income Insurance tells Andrea Heng what to consider before adding an integrated shield plan (IP) rider to your insurance policy.

17/02/2025 8 mins