The Building Financial Fitness Podcast with Junus Eu

The world of traditional insurance and banking can be very different from what modern fintech looks like, so how did Walter De Oude transition from creating Singlife to creating Chocolate Finance?

In this episode, Junus speaks with Walter De Oude, Founder of Chocolate Finance, to find out more.

You can learn more about Chocolate Finance here:

https://www.chocolatefinance.com/

Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email [email protected], or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

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It was recently reported in the news that roughly 2.3k people in Singapore filed for bankruptcy in the first half of 2024, which is an increase of 25% from the same period in 2023. So why is this happening? And what are the consequences or resolutions for bankruptcy?

In this episode of the Building Financial Fitness Podcast, Junus speaks with Sakura Seet, Co-Founder of Perfingo, to find out more.

You can learn more about Perfingo here: https://www.perfingo.com/

Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email [email protected], or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

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Whether we like it or not, everyone needs money in order to be happy, especially in Singapore. But should we be thinking about how we can make our money happy instead? 

In this episode, Junus speaks with Walter De Oude, Founder of Chocolate Finance, to find out more.

You can learn more about Chocolate Finance here:

https://www.chocolatefinance.com/

Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email [email protected], or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the cost of living growing increasingly unbearable in Singapore, many more have considered the option of retiring abroad, in particular to our nearest neighbours in Malaysia. But how feasible is it really? And how much would it actually cost?

In this episode, Junus speaks with Christopher Ng to find out more.

You can learn more about Christopher Ng here:

sg.linkedin.com/in/christopher-ng-wai-chung-74400a14

ERM Intro Course

Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email [email protected], or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advancements in medicine and technology have disrupted many aspects of our lives, especially the way in which our career paths play out. People on average live longer lives, with some continuing to work well beyond their retirement ages, and others may pick out side gigs or jump into other industries rather than stick with one fixed path for their whole career. So how can you look to explore a non-linear career path? And is it just a fad, or perhaps the blueprint for the way we work in the future?

In this episode, Junus speaks with Dr. Mark Chern, Director at Soma Clinic Pte Ltd, to find out more.

You can learn more about Dr. Mark Chern here:

somaclinic.sg

Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email [email protected], or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

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Death is often a taboo topic, much less so talking about finances after someone has just recently passed away. However, finances or finance related matters can often be a huge source of stress and concern for close family members of the recently deceased, and are thus ultimately unavoidable. Therefore, what are some of the measures that you can take to discuss about such topics? And how should you go about handling matters such as legacy planning or executing the will?

In this episode, Junus speaks with Christopher Ng to find out more.

You can learn more about Christopher Ng here:

sg.linkedin.com/in/christopher-ng-wai-chung-74400a14

ERM Intro Course

Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email [email protected], or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you ask around, many would say that being financially savvy means knowing how to leverage the benefits of your credit card and to maximise the rewards you can get. But what exactly does it entail? And isn't just a drive on the credit card company's part to get us to spend more? Where should we draw the line on spending vs. rewards?

In this episode, Junus speaks with Khaled Benguerba, Co-Founder and CEO of Dobin, to find out more.

You can learn more about Dobin here:

www.dobin.io

Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email [email protected], or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

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The topic of spending for our children can often be as tricky as it is varied, with some estimating that it takes roughly $300,000 to raise a child, while others say it might be closer to $500,000. But how much should we be spending on our children? And what should we actually be spending it on? Is it new clothes? Enrichment classes? Better nutrition?

In this episode, Junus speaks with Chen ShiQin and Irvin Tan of HaruPlate, to find out more.

You can learn more about HaruPlate here:

linkedin.com/company/haruplate

Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email [email protected], or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

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Spending on health & wellness has become increasingly common ever since the pandemic; spanning things such as mental wellness, fitness classes, or even healing sessions. But is there a point at which all this health & wellness spending becomes too much? Or should we prioritize such spending above everything else?

In this episode, Junus speaks with Dr. Mark Chern, Director at Soma Clinic Pte Ltd, to find out more.

You can learn more about Dr. Mark Chern here:

somaclinic.sg

Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email [email protected], or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

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A recent clip of a woman claiming that she is "looking for a man in finance, 6'5, blue eyes, trust fund" has been going viral lately. But how feasible are her dating demands? And which of the qualities that she is looking for actually matter?

In this episode, Junus speaks with Christopher Ng to find out more.

You can learn more about Christopher Ng here:

sg.linkedin.com/in/christopher-ng-wai-chung-74400a14

ERM Intro Course

Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email [email protected], or through Junus Eu's instagram @missfitfi.

The Building Financial Fitness Podcast is an original production from Mediacorp.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.