The Financial Coconut Podcast

Could you actually "quit" the Singaporean rat race and still pull in a massive annual income?
Meet Evan Koh, the "nerdy engineer" and Founder of Stocks.cafe, who did exactly that. After a PhD and a decade-long stint in Japan, he returned to Singapore with a $200,000 annual passive income and a new mission: hitting the gym and living life on his own terms.
From building tools for investors to creating a life funded largely by passive income, Evan shares pieces of a story that might challenge how you think about work, money, and freedom.
If you’ve ever wondered whether financial freedom is about earning more, investing smarter, or designing a completely different lifestyle… this episode might make you rethink the path.
🎧 Tune in to hear Evan’s full story, and the lessons hidden between the numbers.
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🎧 The Financial Coconut:
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Markets are volatile. Headlines are everywhere.
Oil prices are rising, geopolitics is heating up, and investors everywhere are trying to predict what happens next.
But what if trying to predict the market is the biggest mistake investors make?
How should you actually invest in a world that feels unpredictable?
Sit with Wei Dai, Global Head of Research, Dimensional Fund Advisors, to break down the science behind investing and why long-term strategies often beat trying to outguess the market.
Wei Dai leads a global research team studying how markets behave and how academic insights translate into real investment portfolios. In this conversation, she explains why disciplined, research-driven investing may matter more than reacting to headlines.
We discuss:
Why market prices already contain more information than most investors realise
The difference between active investing, passive investing, and systematic investing
The real drivers of long-term stock returns: size, value, and profitability
How professionals avoid value traps and falling knives
Whether geopolitics and oil prices should affect your portfolio
The truth about global diversification (and why many investors aren’t truly diversified)
Why predicting markets is far harder than people think
Whether you're a beginner investor or someone building a long-term portfolio, this conversation offers a deeper look into how markets work and how disciplined investors navigate uncertainty.

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🎧 The Financial Coconut:
Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.

Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut

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After nearly a year of conversations with founders, creators, and entrepreneurs, the TFC Business Show is wrapping up its current format.
But before we move into the next phase, we’re looking back at the most memorable stories, unexpected insights, and biggest lessons from the journey.
From founders who built businesses from scratch to creators turning passion into thriving ventures, this episode reflects on what it really takes to build something meaningful.
Expect honest reflections, behind-the-scenes moments, and a few unfiltered thoughts about entrepreneurship.
🔔 What’s Next
The TFC Business Show isn’t ending—it’s evolving into something new.
Make sure to follow the show so you don’t miss the next chapter.
If you enjoy conversations about business, founders, and entrepreneurship, like the video and subscribe for more.
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🎧 The Financial Coconut:
Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.

Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut

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After 160 episodes and 3 years of conversations, the entire Wise and Shine team is back together for one final discussion.
But this episode is different.
We’re sharing the real story behind the show, the lessons we learned, and why we’re pressing pause on the podcast… for now.
From its humble beginnings to becoming a platform for honest conversations about careers, personal growth, and the changing world of work, Wise and Shine has explored the realities that professionals face today.
But the world of work is changing faster than ever.
Hear from our host and co-hosts:
Reggie – Founder of The Financial Coconut
Dawn Cher – Author of Take Back Control of Your Money and SG Budget Babe
Alex Loh – Next Coach helping professionals navigate career transitions
Cheryl Lau – Producer behind the recent evolution of Wise & Shine
So what happens next?
💬 Question for you:
What was your favourite Wise & Shine episode or lesson?
Let us know in the comments.
If you’d like the show to return in a new format, tell us what topics you want us to cover next.

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🎧 The Financial Coconut:
Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.

Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut

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Is talking about money before your wedding unromantic, or is it the ultimate act of love?
From 'death files' to treating a marriage like an M&A merger, we’re peeling back the layers on how to build a financially stable future without the awkwardness.
Dive into the uncomfortable but necessary conversations couples should have before and during marriage, and why avoiding them can lead to bigger problems later.

Joining us are:
Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank - a wealth management veteran who brought his expertise home to his own marriage
Wong Kai Yun, Senior Partner, Dentons Rodyk - a family lawyer specialising in structuring instead of just disputes
Chen Shao Chun, Founder, 9 to 5 Millionaire Mindset - a personal finance advocate focused on helping working professionals build wealth through investing, financial literacy, and long-term financial planning
What you’ll hear in this episode
The money talk couples avoid
Marriage as a financial partnership, from shared goals to aligning risk appetite and spending habits.
Budgets, spreadsheets & reality checks
What to do when things go wrong - disputes, power of attorney
From insurance and investments to wills, LPAs, and protecting your family.
Whether you're single, engaged, or married, this episode might change how you think about love and money.
🎧 Tune in to hear the stories, the lessons, and the conversations most couples never have, until it’s too late.

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🎧 The Financial Coconut:
Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.

Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut

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⚠️ Disclaimer:
The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.
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