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Podcast: The Financial Coconut Podcast
Episode: Can this CPF Update Finally Resolve Financial Anxiety of the Middle Class? [Chills 255, SG Budget 2026 Debate ft Anthea Ong]
Description: We are talking about Singapore’s structural anxiety, its link to finances, and how the latest national budget impacts everyone - from working professionals to families. Join host Reggie, aka your Chief Financial Coconut, and an expert panel as they break down the burning issue of the day.Meet the Guests:Alex Lee: Former CFO and insurance expert, diving deep into retirement realities and the pressures of achieving “financial freedom”.Dr Kalpana Vignehsa: Institute of Policy Studies, Senior research fellow at NUS, unpacking why Singapore's youth are increasingly anxious and the consequences for family and relationships.Anthea...