The Financial Coconut Podcast

The Financial Coconut is Singapore’s First Finance Podcast Network. We are focused on covering insights, stories and frameworks around Retirement, Financial Wellness and Income anywhere. If you love what we do, join our email list to stay connected.Feel free to join our communityTelegram group!Whatsapp channelMore of what we do: Link in bio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TFC Reacts to Budget 2026: Are Singaporeans Better Off? #Budget2026

TFC Budget Debate Is Back… And This Year, It’s PersonalThe numbers are out. The headlines are loud. But what’s really going on beneath the surface of this year’s Singapore Budget?Before you scroll past another hot take, tune in to the only budget debate you actually need to hear.the TFC crew dives deeper than ever, beyond the vouchers and headline announcements, to unpack what the policies really mean for your job, your family, your future, and yes… your CPF. <h3>Meet the Panel</h3>Reggie - Y...

1 hr 8 min

2026 February 16

Investing in 2026: How These Finfluencers are Investing in 2026 [Chills 254]

New year. New market risks. New opportunities most people aren’t even looking at yet.In this episode, we bring together three seasoned investors with completely different strategies to break down how they’re thinking about 2026 - from AI hype to undervalued markets and everything in between.But here’s the twist:They don’t agree. And that’s exactly why you need to hear this.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:Why one investor is quietly preparing for a possible AI reality checkWhere another sees undervalued opportunities outside the U.S. that mo...

54 min

2026 February 16

Real, Battle-Tested Marketing Playbook [TBS 49, Sponsored by WorldFirst]

Funnels are dead.“Best practices” might be costing you money.And the strategy that built an 8-figure brand started with just $500.In this episode, we go deep with battle-tested operators who’ve actually built, scaled, and exited, not just theorised on slides.Here’s what you’ll hear (without giving away all the secrets):Why your marketing “funnel” might be completely wrong, and what to think about insteadThe $500 experiment that turned into an 8-figure exit (and the early mistake that nearly derailed it)How to stop doing “a bit of everything” and...

46 min

2026 February 16

Why the Luxury Industry Hires Differently: Creativity, Judgment & Taste [W&S 156]

What really makes someone “creative” at work, and can you actually train it?We dive into a conversation that goes way beyond art and design. Kick off the year with a fresh perspective on growth, identity, and what it really takes to stand out in today’s professional world.We’re joined by Priscilla Tang, Luxury Mindset & Career Coach, who brings a unique blend of career coaching expertise and years of experience in the luxury industry, where excellence, precision, and high standards aren’t optional… they’re the baselineTogether, they explore powerful ideas that mig...

30 min

2026 February 16

Empowering Kids to Thrive Financially In a Cashless World [Chills 253, Sponsored by OCBC]

Parenting doesn’t come with a guidebook… and neither does raising money-smart kids in today’s world.We’re living in a time where money is invisible - cards, apps, QR codes, tap-to-pay… even watches and rings. So how do we teach children the real value of money when they barely see it?In this episode, host Dawn Cher (Budget Babe) brings together three powerful voices to unpack a question every parent is quietly asking:How do we raise financially confident kids without fear, pressure, or getting it wrong? <h3>Hear fr...

50 min

2026 February 16

Ergotune: The Risks, Hustle and Timing Behind The Legendary Exit [TBS 48]

Tune in with Jake, the Founder of Ergotune, a brand that grew from humble beginnings to a game-changing company in the ergonomic furniture space.Listen as Jake opens up about the trials and triumphs of building a business from scratch, with insights into his journey from coding bootcamps to creating ergonomic solutions like the standing desk and office chairs.What you'll hear:The founding story of Ergotune and its rapid rise from a small startup to a multi-million-dollar company.How Jake and his co-founders made tough decisions, including selling the business for a life-changing...

47 min

2026 February 16

The Career Advice HR Will Never Tell You: Build Skills Outside Your Job [W&S 155]

What if you’re doing everything “right” - climbing the ladder, hitting milestones, building stability, but deep down… success still doesn’t feel secure?We dig into a growing mid-career reality: more professionals are quietly building skills outside their job; not because HR asked them to, but because they’re trying to protect their future.Because in today’s world, even the most stable job can start feeling… temporary.This episode’s guests:Dawn - Author of Take Back Control of Your Money and host of Wise & Shine (but today, she’s in the hot seat shar...

33 min

2026 February 16

The Great Wealth Transfer: How To Do This Well [Chills 252, Sponsored by OCBC]

Get ready to dive into the complexities of legacy planning and wealth transfer.In this episode, we’ll explore:How to overcome the taboos surrounding legacy planning and bring it up with your loved onesCommon missteps people make when passing on wealth and how to avoid themThe power of starting early with financial education for your kidsPlanning for non-traditional families, including how to secure the future of your petsJoin our dynamic panel of experts who have first-hand experience navigating these waters:Yip Hon Weng, Member of Parliament for Yio Chu Kang SMC, and fa...

47 min

2026 February 16

Do Loyalty Stamp Cards Still Work? We're Here To Find Out! [TBS 47 ft yuu Rewards Club]

What if the loyalty programs you think you understand… are actually built on completely different rules?We sit with a man some in the industry call “the king of loyalty” - the CEO behind one of Singapore’s largest rewards ecosystems. With millions of members and over a million active users every month, he’s got a front-row seat to how consumers really spend, save, and stay loyal.And let’s just say… a lot of what businesses believe about loyalty? Might be totally wrong.Inside this episode, we unpack:Why “buy 10 get 1 free” work...

46 min

2026 February 16

$5000/Month?! The True Cost of Raising a Child in Singapore [W&S 154, Sponsored by OCBC]

Before kids, you spent freely. After kids, every dollar has a new purpose.But what if the biggest financial shock of parenthood isn't the tuition fee, but something you never saw coming?Join our host, SG Budget Babe, as she sits down with three parents from vastly different life stages to uncover the raw, unvarnished truth about how raising a family fundamentally reshapes your financial world and your emotional well-being. This isn't just about diapers and college funds, it's about the invisible cost of care and the guilt that comes with it.Tune...

40 min

2026 February 16