ݮý

Logo
Advertisement
Advertisement

Money Talks - The hidden costs of recovering from critical illness

Money Talks

Surviving a critical illness may be only the start of the financial journey. A Singlife study estimates that recovery can cost around S$170,000 and stretch for an average of 27 months, with expenses extending beyond medical treatment. Andrea Heng speaks with Singlife Group Head of Products Helen Shen about the “recovery gap”, including out-of-pocket expenses, lost income and caregiving.

Andrea Heng

Andrea Heng

Resume Pause 25 min
Bookmark

Money Talks - US or UCITS ETFs: Which is better for Singapore investors?

Two ETFs can track the same S&P 500 companies but have different tax, cost and dividend implications for Singapore investors. The choice between a US-domiciled ETF and an Ireland-domiciled UCITS ETF may also affect potential US estate tax exposure and long-term returns. Andrea Heng speaks with Mahesh Sethuraman, CEO of Saxo Singapore, about how different investors can benefit from these ETFs.

Resume Pause 24 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

Money Talks - How to turn the new SG Child Support Package into a bigger nest egg

Starting April 2027, parents will receive S$2,000 a year for each Singaporean child from age one to 16, as part of a new financial support scheme from the government. But if you don’t need the money for day-to-day expenses, how can you invest it towards your own retirement? On the Money Talks podcast, Andrea Heng speaks with SingSaver’s Ayush Goyal about putting the new SG Child Support Package to work.

Resume Pause 18 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

Money Talks - Will rising US Treasury yields push up your mortgage?

Rising US Treasury yields may sound like a distant problem, but could they eventually affect your mortgage, investments and the prices you pay in Singapore? UBP's Paras Gupta joins Andrea Heng on the Money Talks podcast to explain the relationship between your mortgage and the US bond market, and what investors should consider if borrowing costs remain elevated.

Resume Pause 22 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

Money Talks - The hidden costs of recovering from critical illness

Surviving a critical illness may be only the start of the financial journey. A Singlife study estimates that recovery can cost around S$170,000 and stretch for an average of 27 months, with expenses extending beyond medical treatment. Andrea Heng speaks with Singlife Group Head of Products Helen Shen about the “recovery gap”, including out-of-pocket expenses, lost income and caregiving.

Resume Pause 25 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

Money Talks -  With KOSPI's volatility, how can investors protect themselves?

South Korea’s KOSPI has been on a rollercoaster ride, surging on AI stocks. Christy Tan, global investment strategist with Franklin Templeton Institute, joins Andrea Heng to discuss what’s driving the Korean stock market's volatility, the impact on the Korean won and why investors may need to actively rebalance diversified ETF portfolios.

Resume Pause 22 mins
Bookmark