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Money Talks - What it really takes to retire well – not just retire

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Planning for retirement no longer means a hard stop at 65 years old. With longer life spans and rising living costs, Singaporeans are now planning for a flexible, active second act in life. Andrea Heng speaks to Lim Szer Khee from Prudential Singapore to find out how you can fund a meaningful retirement while staying financially secure.

This episode is brought to you by Prudential Singapore. 

Andrea Heng

Andrea Heng

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Money Talks - How to maximise your SRS money early

The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s latest figures show that 19 per cent of the money that Singaporeans put into their Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) accounts goes uninvested, appreciating at a measly 0.05 per cent per annum. With inflation eroding idle funds, more can be done after topping up one’s SRS account. StashAway’s Singapore country manager Jeremy Foo joins Andrea Heng to unpack how to make the most of your SRS funds as early as possible.

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Money Talks - Inflation, tariffs, AI stocks: Where are markets headed in 2026?

With talk of an AI bubble and expectations that the US economy will slow down, 2026 looks set to be another unpredictable year for investors. But where does that leave your savings, loans and investments? OCBC’s chief economist, Selena Ling, joins Andrea Heng to discuss what to expect in the year ahead.

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Money Talks - Best Of: Does mother know best? How to talk to your parents about their finances

Having the “money talk” with your parents can be daunting, especially when they’re reluctant to listen. But with housing assets, health costs and retirement planning at stake, these talks are critical. Vera Lau from Saxo shares what worked in her own experience and breaks down how to approach the conversation with empathy and respect.

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Money Talks - Best Of: When does dollar-cost averaging really pay off?

Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is often seen as a safe and disciplined way to invest, but does it always work? From risk aversion to market timing, Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist at Moomoo, shares with Andrea Heng when DCA helps – and when it may be holding you back.

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Money Talks - Best Of: How global events shake oil prices - and your wallet

When geopolitical tensions flare up, all eyes turn to oil. But why does this commodity trigger global anxiety? In this episode of Money Talks Explains, energy expert Vandana Hari from Vanda Insights unpacks how changes in oil prices can have a ripple effect through economies – impacting policies, prices and portfolios.

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