Money Hacks

The ‘Anti’ Advisor: Why Everything You Know About Saving is Wrong

Is financial security a myth? Chris Miles, the self-proclaimed anti-financial advisor, thinks so. He rejects traditional advice and Howie Lim investigates to find the surprising truth behind his uncon...

The newly launched iEdge Next 50 Indices have climbed more than 24 per cent year to date, outpacing the Straits Times Index.

How to Master Risk and Find Value in Mid-Caps

Mid-caps are overshadowing blue chips; Singapore's iEdge Next 50 is significantly outperforming the STI. Howie Lim finds out how to navigate this segment.

Timothy Liew, head of investments, wealth management, OCBC (left) and Howie Lim, podcast correspondent, The Business Times (right).

Why a wealth manager started a portfolio for his 6-month-old

Raising kids, supporting parents, and surviving volatile markets. OCBC’s Timothy Liew joins Howie Lim to share real investing lessons for the sandwich generation.

How do we figure out if we’re under or over insured?

Prudent planning, protected pockets

Combat inflation's impact on savings by "right-siting" your insurance. Howie Lim discusses this with Chan Wai Kit from Life Insurance Association (LIA).

What specific financial products or investment strategies are best suited for those aiming for a mini-retirement?

Project You: How to fund your mini-retirement

Learn how to plan, fund, and navigate strategic career breaks from experts and turn financial fears into self-investment.

How can individuals effectively differentiate between "enjoyment spending" and "security building" in a practical sense?

Breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle

Can a strong work ethic break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle? Many Singaporeans prioritise instant gratification over financial security. Explore automated strategies with Benjamin Tan from Chocolate ...

(From left) Ian Leong of Tiger Brokers Singapore and host Howie Lim.

Why even CEOs stick to dollar-cost averaging

Tiger Brokers Singapore CEO Ian Leong, in conversation with Howie Lim, reveals that even seasoned investors rely on fundamental strategies like dollar-cost averaging.

How can you invest smartly and save on taxes using your SRS funds?

Unlock your SRS: Invest smart, retire rich

Maximise your SRS savings by investing wisely for retirement, while they reduce your taxes now. Howie Lim learns more from StashAway's Jeremy Foo and Endowus' Hugh Chung.

What are the potential pitfalls for people who just blindly follow the advice?

The truth about TikTok money: Avoiding pitfalls and building long-term wealth

Learn to build real wealth, splurge guilt-free, and distinguish savvy tips from nonsense. Howie Lim speaks to Seth Wee from sethisfy.com for expert advice.

What does a robust spending plan look like?

Retire rich, spend smarter - Beat the “guilt of spending”

Worried about spending in retirement? Learn to redefine wealth, embrace "Ikigai goals," and create a spending plan to live fully and leave a legacy. Howie Lim speaks to Loh Yong Cheng from Providend f...