For Gen Zs and millennials, financial success is no longer about the 5Cs - it’s about freedom. And that requires a new kind of financial blueprint. From side hustles to micro-retirements, Andrea Heng sits with Jocelyn Kau from Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore to discuss what it will take to achieve the new Singapore dream.

This episode is brought to you by Prudential Singapore.

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Diversification is more than just buying different stocks – it's about spreading risk across asset classes, markets, currencies and investment styles. Andrea Heng sits down with Jeik Sohn from Capital Group to unpack how retail investors can ensure their investments are adequately diversified without breaking the bank.

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Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is often seen as a safe and disciplined way to invest, but does it always work? From risk aversion to market timing, Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist at Moomoo, shares with Andrea Heng when DCA helps – and when it may be holding you back.

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A house fire is not just traumatic – it can be financially devastating. While most homeowners have fire insurance, many overlook contents insurance, which covers personal belongings. Imran Sinwan from Finexis Advisory unpacks how to be financially ready before disaster strikes.

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US-China tensions are back, shaking up the markets. But market volatility isn’t always bad news for investors. In fact, it could be a chance to buy into future winners. Andrea Heng finds out from Thomas Chua, author of personal finance blog Steady Compounding, why patience and discipline matter more than timing the market.

This episode was recorded live at Seedly Personal Finance Festival 2025. 

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Being in the top 15 per cent income bracket doesn’t guarantee a secure future. Lifestyle inflation, DIY missteps and uncoordinated plans often catch  high income earners off-guard. Andrea Heng sits down with financial adviser Jo Ong to find out how to better manage your salaries and avoid financial hurdles.

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A US Federal Reserve rate cut may be good news for your mortgage, but bad news for your fixed deposits. As global interest rates shift in response, where should Singaporeans invest for better returns? Andrea Heng sits down with Ritesh Ganeriwal from Syfe to find out.

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Artificial intelligence is making its way into the financial planning space, with the technology’s ability to scan through hundreds of products and generate investment plans within minutes. But can AI chatbots replace a human adviser? Andrea Heng sits down with Kilde co-CEO Radek Jezbera to unpack the capabilities and limitations of asking an AI for financial advice.

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Many Singaporeans overlook the fine print when it comes to CPF nominations, especially during key life changes like divorce or having more children. Andrea Heng sits down with Pang Zhe Liang, financial adviser and author of The CPF Playbook, to find out what can go wrong – and how to fix it.

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The cost of long-term care is rising, and CareShield Life is evolving to keep up. How will the new support measures and revised premium structures affect Singaporeans? Andrea Heng sits down with Alex Lee from the Singapore Actuarial Society to find out.

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