Is your financial plan truly resilient, or are you one emergency away from disaster? 61% of households struggle to cope beyond six months after a loss of income. Howie Lim sits down with Sun Life Asia’s David Broom to dismantle the myth that resilience equals a high salary.

Is Singapore’s “safe haven” status creating a false sense of security? And how to stop trading your long-term future for short-term survival. Discover the habits that separate the resilient from those in survival mode.

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

Highlights:

01:12 Why 6 months may not be enough anymore

08:31 The most dangerous thing to do

11:11 Singapore’s false sense of security?

13:51 When, where and how to start

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

With David Broom, chief client and distribution officer, Sun Life Asia

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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S1E275: The six-month breaking point: are you actually prepared for the unforeseen?