What’s the secret to a successful retirement? According to Christopher Tan, founder of advisory firm Providend, it’s not just good investing and financial planning, it’s also about contentment. Christopher shares his personal wisdom with BT’s Genevieve Cua.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the conversation:

02:15 Qualities of successful investors

04:46 Christopher’s retirement roadmap

07:06 Planning approaches that work best regardless of market factors

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10:33 Biggest mistakes or blind spots to avoid 

12:14 What is your personal relationship with money?

13:39 How to work towards sufficiency and contentment for a more fulfilling life

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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)

With Christopher Tan, founder, Providend

Edited by: Emily Liu and Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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

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