Episodes

  • Practical steps to finding your financial calm
    Oct 29 2024

    Wondering how to start planning your finances to attain a sense of financial calm? Not sure what to consider or if you are on the right track?

    Join Calvin and Hui Li as they break down the basics of financial planning through simple rules of thumb for savings, insurance, and investment in the Basic Financial Planning Guide.

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    13 mins
  • Safeguarding Your CPF Savings - Anti-Scam Security Measures and New Daily Withdrawal Limit
    Aug 30 2024

    Curious about how to safeguard your CPF savings against scams?

    Join us in this episode as Tay Li Lin, Senior Manager at CPF’s Retirement Withdrawals Department, provides insights into CPF Board’s anti-scam measures and the recently lowered Daily Withdrawal Limit for online CPF withdrawals.

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    8 mins
  • What is CPF LIFE? – Debunking myths on our national longevity insurance annuity scheme
    Aug 13 2024

    What is CPF LIFE? What is an annuity? Do I lose out because my CPF LIFE interest goes into the common pool? How does it work?

    These are common questions in members’ minds when CPF LIFE is mentioned.

    Tune in to this episode where we uncover the basics of CPF LIFE, debunk common misconceptions and share tools to help you plan your retirement with Serene Ng, who is part of the team administering the CPF LIFE scheme in CPF Board.

    Kickstart your retirement planning at cpf.gov.sg/CPFplanner

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    10 mins
  • Plan your legacy: How CPF nomination helps loved ones after you're gone
    Jun 28 2024

    What happens to your CPF savings when you pass away without a nomination? Why can't you just rely on a Will to distribute your CPF savings? And how do you even make a CPF nomination?

    In this episode, we delve into the significance of CPF nominations in legacy planning with Nuraininadiah from CPF Board. Join us as we discuss the limitations of Wills in covering CPF savings, the implications of not having a CPF nomination, and the importance of regularly reviewing your nomination.

    Visit cpf.gov.sg/CPFNom to make your nomination today!

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    14 mins
  • Internships – Are they worth it? Does it really make me more employable?
    May 28 2024

    Are internships important? How should students determine which internships are the right fit, and how do you even go about securing one? Fret not.

    Tune in to this episode of Let's Talk CPF as Catherine Neo, who leads the internship team at Singapore Polytechnic, shares useful tips on finding the ideal internship for your professional growth and debunks common internship myths.

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    16 mins
  • Own a furkid or planning to get one? A guide to your financial commitments as a pawrent
    Apr 26 2024

    How much does it cost to own a pet? Is pet insurance necessary for our furkids?

    Financial planning is a crucial part of being a responsible pet owner. In this episode, hear from Dr Teo Boon Han, President of the Singapore Veterinary Association and Managing Partner at VetTrust Singapore, as he shares expert advice and tips on managing the costs of pet ownership in Singapore.

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    13 mins
  • Job hopping: Short stints, big wins?
    Mar 28 2024

    Does your salary increase with every job switch? Do employers see short stints as a red flag? In this episode, we explore the complex landscape of job-hopping and its impact on one’s career and skill development.

    NTUC’s e2i career coach, Eric Donny De Silva, and job-hopper Seline, offer insights into this trend, discussing its motivations and challenges. Tune in to gain valuable advice on navigating career transitions, which can help you make informed decisions in this dynamic job market.

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    20 mins
  • How can we lower our tax bills? - A guide on tax filing, tax reliefs and rebates
    Feb 26 2024

    NFS, D-NOA, AIS, FEDR - What are these terms and what do they mean? Tax season is upon us, with filing commencing on 1 March.

    Tune in for a crash course on filing your personal taxes and reducing your tax bill with Yi Jing, Manager (Individual Income Tax Division) at the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). She will also share expert tips for both employed and self-employed taxpayers

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    13 mins