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How Do You Express Your Love? Is your love language bleeding you dry? While there is no right or wrong way to express your love, you could be spending a lot of money on things and services for your partner — which spells disaster if not managed well. Hear from The Simple Sum team as […]
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Many people think it’s easy to be a content creator. After all, how hard can it be to take nice-looking photos and having all that free stuff. Well not really as we learn from popular local Singaporean content creator Yeoh Mongchin, better known as Mongabong — she likens it setting up your own social media […]
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Why are our parents so obsessed with us becoming doctors and lawyers?! It can be hard to say no to your parents – trust us, we get it. But it being a doctor or lawyer really the only path to success (and a good income) in life. In this episode of Keep It Simple, we […]
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Dead snakes, creepy housemates, and cat poop on the car porch?! Renting comes with freedom, but also its own set of challenges. Nicole, Marcus and Sope share what they wish they knew when they first started renting, their interesting housemate experiences and tips on what to look out for if you wish to move out. […]
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And we’re back with our updates on impulse journaling! In this episode Pris and Sope talk about their impulse journaling efforts. Listen as Pris shares with us about how she simply forgot about a new product launch by just scheduling something else. What other techniques did they do to not give in to their impulse […]
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Ka-ching Ka-ching! These days, we’re all about that side hustle and passive income stuff. And it can feel overwhelming especially when you’re already exhausted from work. Fret not – in this episode, we ranked several side income sources from easy to difficult so everyone can get a piece of the hustle pie. We’re on Spotify, […]
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We’re often so caught up with the daily that we forget the little important things, like reviewing our insurance coverage. In this episode, Sope and Pris discuss why, when, and how we should review our insurance policies. Keep it simple, and keep your coverage up to date!
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TFW I’m My Least Favourite Sandwich… Many people from the older generation (aka our parents) tend to be risk-averse and avoid investing. But if we leave it to fate, we might end up being part of the “sandwich generation”. In this episode, Preeti, a certified financial planner, shares how we can plan our finances and […]
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And we are LIVE! For this very special episode, The Simple Sum went LIVE on Instagram for the first time.Listen as Sope and Pris recount their own investment journey and answer some questions our audiences had, such as, ‘What is micro-investing?’, ‘Should I invest all my savings in Bitcoin?’ and ‘Are robo-advisors good for beginners?’ Got […]
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No More, Monkey Brains! We get it, it’s so hard to save and be frugal no matter what your financial goals are. But what if there is a better way? In this episode, we share the benefits and ways to match your life values to financial goals. By practicing money mindfulness, you can make meaningful […]
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Not many can make it as an actress, host, emcee and performer, especially in such a small market like Singapore. What exactly is it like to work in the performing arts in Singapore and can you survive with what you earn from it? In this episode, we speak to Caitanya Tan, a versatile actress, host, […]
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Wait, when did I pay for this?! That gym membership you got out of impulse, taking a cab home even when you don’t really have to. These are all the hidden culprits of our depleting bank account. Impulse buying is normal for everyone but when it gets out of hand, how can we avoid making […]
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Feeling Green? Environment, Social, Corporate Governance (ESG) guidelines help investors make mindful and ethical decisions about the companies they invest in. In this episode, we break down the three pillars of ESG and suggest how beginners can get started on investing sustainably. Sources: USSIF (2020). Report on US Sustainable and Impact Investing Trends. Retrieved from: […]
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Is Failure Really The Best Teacher? What does it mean to take the road less travelled? In life, we have to, at some point, get used to the idea of failure. In this episode, our hosts talk to the man behind The Financial Coconut, Reggie, who’s seemingly done it all: living overseas, building startups, and […]
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Money, Pleaaaase! Who would win in a fight — or win that raise? An introvert or an extrovert? Believe it or not, our personalities have the power to determine our fates… at least in the professional sphere. In this episode, our hosts talk about how workplaces seem to favour extroverts, and how introverts tend to […]
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It’s Pay-to-Play, Not Pay-to-Love We always advocate responsible spending — so maybe chasing Twitch streamers as patrons, hoping for a relationship, doesn’t quite fall under that. As events migrate online, and YouTubers and game streamers become more popular, our hosts talk about what it means to support content creators, boundaries between fans and creators, and […]
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How Exactly Do You Pivot Your Career?! Considering a career switch but don’t know how and where to start? In this hour-long episode, Weiman from Comics For Good walks us through her origin story and how she made the leap from a career in the arts (the games industry!) to working in tech. She’s also […]
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Why Do We Never Have Enough Time? When it comes to personal finance or even just personal growth, time is of the essence – but sometimes it’s hard to manage our time… in some cases, even harder than managing our money. In this episode, we invite Michael Podolinsky, a time management expert, onto the show […]
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Gamble for Huat?! Did you know there are certain gambling games you’re more likely to win at than others? Our hosts sit down to talk about why people gamble during the festive season, how to gamble responsibly, and why gambling has such a negative connotation attached to the term. Our question for you: How much […]
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