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Your weekly dose of personal finance with Andrea Heng. Here’s everything you need to know on how you can manage your money better.

The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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What does it take to build six figures in passive income from property at the age of 30? JNA Sales Force co-founder Christian Oh now earns about $100,000 in rental income from a total of nine properties, including a coffee shop. He joins Andrea Heng ... more

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Recent Guests

Christian Oh
Co-founder of Sales Force at JNA Real Estate; co-leads the JNA Investment Team
JNA Real Estate
Episode: How a 30-year-old makes S$100,000 a month in passive income through property
Ismail Gafoor
Executive Chairman, PropNex
PropNex
Episode: What the end of the HDB wait-out rule means for private homeowners
Cameron Systermans
Head of multi-asset for Asia at Mercer
Mercer
Episode: Is it time to buy Japanese yen or stocks?
David Broadstock
Partner at The Lantau Group
The Lantau Group
Episode: Electricity tariffs: Is it time to lock in a fixed rate?
Brandon Ho
Head of investment advisory
Arta Finance
Episode: Buy into the next big IPO or avoid the hype?
Eugenia Koh
Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Wealth and Retail Banking at Standard Chartered Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
Episode: How to build a greener portfolio without sacrificing returns
Ven Sreenivasan
Former editor and journalist who has covered markets and business for more than 30 years
Freelance/Independent, formerly editor and journalist in markets and business
Episode: How investors can ride on Singapore’s role in the AI boom
Ryan Ong
Deputy Editor at Stacked Homes
Stacked Homes
Episode: Is buying an executive condo still worth it after the new rule changes?
Chua Yi Wen
Head of Investment Products at DBS Bank's Consumer Banking Group
DBS Bank
Episode: Should I sell my Singtel special discounted shares?

Host

Andrea Heng
Host of Money Talks with a focus on personal finance, investing, and policy impacts in Singapore.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 266 ratings
  • Great job

    Always look forward to the episodes. Very informative, short and sweet. Thank you for all effort.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chillltown
    Singapore2 years ago
  • Informative and a fun listen

    I enjoy the conversations and banter between the host and guests. Never thought about investing in wine!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Makemoneyfaster
    Singapore3 years ago
  • Enjoying the variety if discussions.

    First of all congrats HS classmate. This series is great to listen to. The depth of knowledge of the speakers even from an SG perspective generally applies even in the Philippines. Looking forward to hearing more on relevant topics in the age of digital finance and how complex it is to manage our wealth compared to previous generations. All the best Sarah and CNA team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DennisPHL
    Philippines4 years ago
  • good podcast

    Living in Singapore you have to know that how to manage your money wisely, this podcast is just meet the needs of most of us living in Singapore

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zhenmingshan
    Singapore4 years ago

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Singapore-focused content helps audiences relate to local policy changes and market dynamics.
High-quality guest variety and actionable tips keep listeners returning.
The show blends host banter with expert guests, making complex topics approachable.
Listeners appreciate concise, informative episodes that cover practical money moves.

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Apple Podcasts
#106
Singapore/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#117
Indonesia/Top Podcasts
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#150
Philippines/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#9
Indonesia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#16
Philippines/Business
Apple Podcasts
#21
Singapore/Business

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How a 30-year-old makes S$100,000 a month in passive income through property
Q: How do you manage risk and ensure long-term sustainability of the portfolio?
He maintains a substantial safety buffer, practices cautious, research-backed purchasing, prioritizes tenant viability, and plans for contingencies to withstand downturns like future pandemics or vacancies.
How a 30-year-old makes S$100,000 a month in passive income through property
Q: Why did you choose to pursue a Kopitiam and coffee shop strategy within Ang Mo Kio?
He was attracted by the potential to create value through tenant mix and marketing, rather than just relying on rental income, and saw opportunities where tenants with strong brands could draw foot traffic even without proximity to MRT.
How a 30-year-old makes S$100,000 a month in passive income through property
Q: What was the turning point after the initial, less successful investment?
After recognizing the failure, he focused on learning from it, accumulated on-ground data, and redirected his strategy toward cash-flow-driven properties, reinvesting earnings into better opportunities and building a diversified portfolio.
Is it time to buy Japanese yen or stocks?
Q: What are the key factors travelers should consider when changing money for a trip?
Consider the size of the potential currency risk relative to your total budget and whether to change in stages or in one hit depending on how far ahead the trip is, with larger gaps allowing for staged conversions to manage risk.
Is it time to buy Japanese yen or stocks?
Q: Is now the time to buy yen for a December trip or should travelers wait?
Yes, it could be worth locking in if you have a known yen expense soon, because the yen remains cheap and the near-term moves could be material for those costs, though timing currencies is risky and the move could still go either way.

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The program centers on practical personal finance advice tailored to everyday listeners, with episodes covering real estate, investments, insurance, taxation, and budgeting within a Singaporean context. Hosts balance timely policy changes, market moves, and behavioral finance, often featuring industry experts and practitioners to translate complex topics into actionable takeaways. Noteworthy is the recurring focus on regulatory shifts (like housing rules and investment schemes), practical decision-making (when to lock in rates or buy on dips), and a clear emphasis on accessible, evidence-based guidance for a broad audience of savers and investors.

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4. David Broadstock
5. Brandon Ho
6. Eugenia Koh
7. Ven Sreenivasan
8. Ryan Ong

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