--- title: Is There A Better Way To CNY? [Chills 106 with Chris & Kenny] description: This CNY, we take you on an honest, hilarious journey through generational shifts, family dynamics, and the evolving traditions of the Lunar New Year. image: https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hubfs/cny.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-106#main-content) [![Full_COlour](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Full_COlour.png?width=456&height=80&name=Full_COlour.png)](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) - [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) Jan 24, 2025, 6:00:00 AM # Is There A Better Way To CNY? \[Chills 106 with Chris & Kenny\] ![Picture of The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Square%20(2)-3.png?width=50&name=Square%20(2)-3.png) [The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/author/the-financial-coconut) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-106) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-106) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-106) [Share this page](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-106) [![Follow The Financial Coconut](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/46975693/interactive-182431637553.png)](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL2CjCe42iR2RH2MpVX0Ej%2BKJQ%2F3A0Z7pXnUs35To%2Bo6nbKcpBVq9I98X5NUungVEwfs5YCKuM%2FaP97VxIITkTlihT57%2F%2F4XDW9rT3VR4MatSLDi%2BMU5mbQqihfX3LRRz83ij8K19OiD8UXy8sdct4t0Q%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=182431637553&portalId=46975693)   Back when we were kids, our elders taught us how to CNY their way, from not sweeping the floors to saving all our angbao money. But is that really the Only way to CNY or is there a Better way?  This CNY, The Financial Coconut podcast takes you on an honest, hilarious journey through generational shifts, family dynamics, and the evolving traditions of the Lunar New Year. Featuring special guests Chris and Kenny, we dive deep into: - The changing landscape of family gatherings - Navigating awkward relative questions - Smart financial strategies for ang pao money - Cultural insights from Singapore and Malaysia Are family reunions becoming more of a chore than a celebration? Tune in to hear two millennials break down the unspoken rules, challenges, and unexpected humour of Chinese New Year. **What We Discuss:** - [03:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=193s) - How is your Chinese New Year like? - [06:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=399s) - Do you connect with your family more beyond CNY as you get older? - [09:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=554s) - What does CNY mean to you now? - [13:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=834s) - What do you spend on during CNY? - [14:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=840s) - Buying new clothes? - [18:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=1100s) - Differences in CNY between SG & MY - [21:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=1286s) - Buying goodies? - [23:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=1414s) - How do you celebrate CNY eve? - [24:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=1483s) - One thing that people can do more during CNY? - [27:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=1671s) - Advice for those celebrating CNY - [30:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=1846s) - Advice for those celebrating CNY - [35:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo&t=2144s) - What to do with angbao money? How to manage your finances during CNY? **Episode Resources:** - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AwVSAYNf7bkkWbFzxT3qg) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lGRd2LK_Bo) New Episodes every Thursday Share us your thoughts on this episode and let us know what do you want to hear next. You can now be our community contributor and make a [pitch ](https://thefinancialcoconut.com/contact/)to have your favourite personality be on our show. Join our [community group](https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY2-JSYItZawSUnNP4YhAicLp0H2wXwx8EBmQgbzOJrjA6YRiPWXtFDSH4_aem_t1DMRY5jrSAapreaSX9ntw) and drop us your insights on this topic.   ### Stay ahead in your financial journey! 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