BT Money Hacks: The not so bumpy path to financial freedom (Ep 151)

Published Mon, Sep 18, 2023 · 05:00 AM

Despite market volatility, we can achieve financial freedom and abundance…or can we? PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK

Financial stability, financial independence, financial abundance, financial freedom! The terms just get more complicated or is it just semantics?

Does one mean the other and how can we get there?

Howie Lim gets insights from Stephanie Chiaw, financial services associate director, PhillipCapital and Adriana Chia, senior vice president, CX and research at Singlife.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:20 Differences and similarities between financial freedom and abundance

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05:01 Concerning findings from the Financial Freedom index

12:07 Opportunities and bright sparks during market volatility

15:12 Protect your wealth!

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Stephanie Chiaw, financial services associate director, PhillipCapital and Adriana Chia, senior vice president, CX and research at Singlife.

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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