Feeling squeezed by school fees, ageing parents, and volatile markets? You’re not alone. 

Howie Lim chats with OCBC’s Timothy Liew, a wealth-management pro and fellow parent, about investing wisely when life gets expensive. Timothy opens up about his disastrous first trade, how he builds his core-and-satellite portfolio, and why diversification beats get-rich-quick dreams every time. 

Plus, Timothy has a surprising answer for what he thinks could outshine AI in the long run.

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

Highlights:

02:23 Don’t take bad advice from friends

04:55 Timothy’s core and risk portfolio

07:54 Investing for his son’s future

11:40 Advice for surviving volatile markets

14:20 There’s no shortcut to wealth

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

With Timothy Liew, head of investments, wealth management, OCBC

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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