If you’ve heard of SG Budget Babe, you’re an OG. Before influencers were even a thing, our guest Dawn aka SG Budget Babe has already started blogging about money 8 years ago and the rest is history. Her website continues to be one of the most popular local resources on personal finance to this day.Listen to Part 1 of this interview as Dawn shares her journey from blogger to finfluencer, what to make of the personal finance content nowdays and why you should not become someone else’s exit liquidity.Want to listen to more personal stories on money? Check out Chills 52 and Chills 61.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills84Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of Emily… we mean Reggie In Paris! Our Chief Financial Coconut had to extend his holiday in France unexpectedly and how does he deal with that? By recording this episode, of course! Listen to this episode as he shares 3 hot tips he discovered during his time in Paris. Want more travel-related episodes? Check out TFC 122 & TFC 142.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc156 Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just graduated? Congrats! Landed your dream job? Great! Have you bought insurance yet? Erm…Buying insurance shouldn’t be so complicated, right? Why are some of us so reluctant to embark on the insurance buying process? Sometimes, all we need is more clarity and objective information.This is what popular personal finance Instagram account @sav.finance hopes to help us with. Join us as we interview Joey, the founder and creative mind of @sav.finance in this Chill with TFC episode. Other than sharing her motivation behind @sav.finance, we also dive deep into an aspect of insurance buying that not many talk about: what’s stopping us from buying insurance and how we can start talking about it.Enjoyed this episode & ready to buy some insurance? Then you should listen to this and this.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills83Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may love your job, your colleagues are also your friends and your boss is the best in the world but all these mean nothing if your salary is not enough to support you. Could it be time to ask for a pay raise?Before you march into the office and demand for it, you may want to listen to this episode first. Let our guest Adrian share with you 3 things you need to work on before asking for a pay raise in this episode. Tap on his wealth of experience as a serial HR entrepreneur to help you get the salary you deserve!PS. Not sure if you are paid your worth? Check out this useful salary guide. Enjoyed this episode with Adrian? Then you should listen to his debt free story.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc155 Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is that nagging feeling that makes us want to sell our stocks in a market crash? How do we fight the irrational fear of losing it all when we invest?Learning more about investor psychology can help you manage both your portfolio and emotions better. Listen to this episode as our guest Max explains how you can change the way you think about investing and eventually become a better, more logical investor.Want to learn more about investing mindsets? Then you should listen to this and this.(PS. If this episode sounds familiar to you, then you must be a fan of TFC Stock Geekout.)Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills82Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the best way to support a friend who is struggling financially? Should we lend money or lend a listening ear instead?With the current red market, some of us may be in some kind of financial turmoil. How can we better support them through this difficult time? Are we the right people to be the pillar of support in the first place? This episode suggests 3 simple yet tactful ways to be there for your friend. Liked this episode? You may be interested in this and this too.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc154 Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Through money, it made me realise that I don’t need money.” The irony in that statement was not lost in our guest Max who became a millionaire at the age of 29.In Part 2 of Max’s story (listen to Part 1 here), he goes deeper into the revelations he has made on his journey to financial freedom. What are some misconceptions many people have about financial freedom? Is it really for anyone? What were some regrets he had from this journey? How is he managing his investment portfolio now that he has achieved financial freedom?If you enjoyed this episode, you may like this and this too.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills81Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sure, you receive a monthly income from your job but is that good enough for your wealth accumulation journey? Join us in this episode as we discuss 3 basic tips you need to consider if you want to build enough wealth to last you a lifetime. How do we get into a surplus situation? In what ways does inflation get in the way of wealth accumulation? What’s the secret to 10x or even 100x your money?Enjoyed this episode? You may be interested in this and this too.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc153 Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This million dollar question (pun not intended) must have come across your mind: what would I do if I had a million dollars?Some may quit their jobs to travel around the world, while others may go on a mega shopping spree and buy whatever their hearts desire. However, our guest Max did neither even though he hit his first million at a young age of 29. What did he do the moment he became a millionaire?Find out how Max became a millionaire through investing and what his life has been like since then. His honest and candid reflection in this episode will inspire you to discover your own version of financial stability.Update: Part 2 of Max's story is out.You can check out other TFC episodes featuring Max here and here.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills80Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recession is often viewed negatively but to many savvy investors, it is actually a great investment opportunity. Have you thought about how to play the market to your advantage yet?Get some investing inspiration in this episode, especially if this is your first time experiencing a recession. Find out how business cycles work, which industry is currently underappreciated and an alternative asset class you may also want to consider. As always, remember to do your due diligence before making any moves!2 other TFC episodes were mentioned in this episode. You can check them out here and here.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc152 Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine going from being the co-owner of 7 shops to earning $7 per hour? That was what Dave, blogger of Minimalist in the City, went through at one point in his life. Despite being in debt (not once but twice), he emerged victorious and even achieved financial independence last year while living a minimalist lifestyle with his family of 4.Listen to Dave’s tumultuous financial journey in this episode and find out how he persevered through these difficult times. How did minimalism help him achieve financial independence? Does minimalism mean decluttering your physical belongings only, or is there more to it?Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills79Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may love the ease & convenience of conducting digital transactions on-the-go but you may want to reconsider when you hear about the potential pitfalls from using these financial apps. The way we transact for food and fitness classes should not be the same as transacting for financial instruments and products.Learn how to be more discerning in the way you use the financial apps in your phone in this episode and take control of your finances because only YOU can decide what to do with your money.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc151 Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love conquers all… does it really? Money has been quoted as one of the most common reasons why relationships fail. Do you think your relationship can pass the test of money?From courtship to marriage to retirement, let our guest Marie Ang, a certified John C. Maxwell and ICF coach, share how couples can manage money better together. In fact, she opines that it’s not really the money that destroys relationships. What is it then?Find out more about our guest Marie: https://bit.ly/3yLgu6RGet our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills78(Note: In case you find this episode familiar, it is a replay of a previous TFC episode. As the saying goes, old is gold!)Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 2 years of pandemic, it seems like the world is going back to normal but why are some of us having trouble with that? Surely we can revert to our old lives easily?Perhaps it’s time to recognise that the pandemic has upended our lives in more ways than one. For some, the pandemic has pushed them to explore other working styles (WFH anyone?) while others have started to re-evaluate their priorities in life. How then should we navigate the post-pandemic world? This episode offers 3 useful tips to support you at this stage of your life.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc150 Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many people can get a business class seat purely from credit card spending? Turns out it’s quite a few, if you know how to play the miles game well!To help us master the art of earning & redeeming miles, we have Aaron, founder of popular travel blog Milelion which teaches you how to travel better for less! Is the miles game only for the rich? What’s the gold standard rate for miles per dollar? Aaron will answer these commonly-asked questions in this episode. He even shares specific credit cards you should use for maximum return from minimum spending! #notsponsored (as always, do your own research before applying for any!)This episode is a must for savvy travellers who want to learn how to travel in style without burning a hole in their pockets.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills77Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noticed a spike in the price of your chicken rice or kopi-o recently? You are looking at the effects of a high inflation environment. For many young millennials out there, this may be the very first time you are experiencing this phenomenon. What can we do to mitigate higher prices everywhere? Listen to this episode & find out.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc149 Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan has been a very popular tourist destination for many reasons and we bet you won’t be able to guess this particular reason for visiting Japan: the Japanese Yen has crashed. In fact, at the time of publishing, the Yen has reached its all-time low in 24 years. How did this happen to a first world country like Japan? To enlighten us on this unusual situation, we have Li Xing, a FX strategist from Zeta Labs! Her work focuses on currency research and FX strategies so you will definitely gain a better understanding of what’s happening to the Japanese Yen in this episode.Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills76Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learning from the rich will help you become rich. Is that really true? Did you know there’s also much to learn from the not-so-rich?It’s high time we dispel the myth that the poor are “lazy”. In fact, Reggie thinks it's lazy of us to write them off as lazy! It is pretty amazing that they are trying their best to survive and thrive despite the limited resources in their lives. How do they do it and what are some useful ideas that we can learn from them?Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc148 Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are taking our show title seriously as you get to (literally) Chill with TFC. For the very first time, you will get to hear from the team behind TFC! As financial content creators, how do we determine if the financial content we consume is credible and useful to us, especially with the never-ending onslaught of online information?Joining Andrew on this special Chills episode are Reggie (Chief Financial Coconut), Anthony (co-host of TFC Stock Geekout), Sian (host of TFC mandarin podcast 理财哦椰!) & Meiting (TFC distribution lead). They will share their thoughts on how they discern quality financial content from others that are full of hype but with no substance. Fun fact: this was the reason why TFC started in the first place!Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/chills75Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you think you’ll never be foolish enough to fall into a scam, think again. Everyone is vulnerable to financial scams, regardless of your educational level or life experience. Apart from protecting your digital footprint via NordVPN (check out the promo below!), how else can we discern the information we consume so that we do not become the next victims of financial scams? Listen to this episode and find out.Increase your defence against financial scams and other cyber threats by using NordVPN! Check out this link & find out how you can get 61% off your NordVPN subscription: https://nordvpn.com/tfcGet our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc147 Disclaimer: The content in The Financial Coconut is solely for education and entertainment purposes. It does not serve as any form of advice or recommendations.For all other links mentioned, or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our other shows), go to https://linktr.ee/thefinancialcoconut ---The Financial Coconut started out as a reaction to online fake gurus who are propagating over simplified get rich quick programs. A Podcast that grew out of a desire to share best practices regarding personal finance turned into a network of content championing this idea of “Creating a life you love, while managing your finances well”. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.