Markets will do what they do in 2025, but there are ways to help you stay on an even keel.

Genevieve Cua sets out things you can anticipate in terms of returns, and trends in rates and inflation, including healthcare. Plus chalking up more in savings to maximise what the CPF can eventually pay you in retirement savings for life.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:16 What’s a realistic outlook for stocks and bonds

03.20 Trend in interest rates and inflation

04:33 CPF changes to enhance retirement savings

06:55 Brace for higher Integrated Shield premiums

09:38 Taking a fresh approach to your greatest asset: yourself

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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua ([email protected])

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Emily Liu

Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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