While the debate continues as to whether the Fed’s jumbo rate cut was anticipated, we’re more concerned as to what will happen to our investments and money. Experts and market watchers weigh in with tips on where to put our money now.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

01:49 Why understanding Fed decisions is important

04:29 What the divided decision means

06:02 Where the investment opportunities are

12:10 More information may become available

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Charu Chanana, head of FX strategy and global market strategist, Daphne Tan, director of business development, CMC Markets Singapore and Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist, chief investment office, DBS Bank.

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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

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Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.

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Returns on whisky cask investments can be attractive over time but investing through cask ownership has become a minefield, breeding scammers out to profit from the relatively opaque market. Good thing Howie Lim speaks to experts to help us navigate.

Synopsis: Every Monday, Howie Lim gets experts to break down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation:

02:37 Why whisky cask and not whisky investing

04:43 How to be sure whisky cask is for you

07:42 Whisky cask investing is safer than most asset classes

10:05 Should whisky drinkers get involved?

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Alexander Knight, CEO, Whisky Cask Club

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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

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More young people crave independence and are moving out of their parents’ before getting married? How do you know when it’s time and if you have the means to do so? Howie Lim speaks to Tim Phillips from timtalksmoney.com and Seth Wee from Providend to find out when and how they did it.

Synopsis: Every Monday, Howie Lim gets experts to break down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation:

02:14 Budget considerations

03:51 How investing will help

07:09 Unforeseen expenses

09:28 Should you buy or rent?

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Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Tim Phillips, timtalksmoney.com; and Seth Wee, client advisor, Providend

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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

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Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks

Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.

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BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

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