--- title: TFC Reacts to Singapore Budget 2025, What Was Unsaid? [ft Sher-li Torrey & Imran Johri] description: Join The Financial Coconut for insights on personal finance, investing, and wealth-building strategies. 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Tune in as we unpack the hidden layers of this year’s fiscal blueprint—no jargon, just real talk. Join host Reggie Koh (aka Chief Financial Coconut) and guests: - Anthony Ong, co-host of [TFC Market Updates](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-market-updates), and Energy Infrastructure Lawyer - Sher-li Torrey, Founder of [Mums@Work Singapore](https://www.mumsatwork.net/), championing women’s rights and caregiver struggles - Imran Johri, Marketing Director at BigFundr, dissecting investment trends and economic realities Episode highlight: - AI vs. Ageism: Can reskilling save mid-career workers, or is it just lip service? - Cash or Community? The CDC voucher debate—helping households or fueling inflation? - Nuclear Power on the Table: Why Singapore’s sudden pivot to atomic energy is raising eyebrows. - Caregiver Crisis: New grants for families—are they enough to ease the burnout of “sandwich generation” parents? "We’re not here to regurgitate headlines. We’re asking the questions the mainstream won’t." From heated debates about fiscal prudence to raw stories of balancing kids, careers, and aging parents—this isn’t your typical budget analysis. Don’t miss out—whether you’re a policy wonk, a stressed parent, or just curious where your tax dollars are going. Hit subscribe and join the unfiltered conversation now. **What We Discuss:** - [03:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0i-4mJ8Rs&t=208s) - What aspect of the Budget stood out to you in terms of its impact on the economy? - [12:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0i-4mJ8Rs&t=777s) - Do you believe Singapore’s emphasis on energy independence through nuclear power and small modular reactors is a realistic solution? - [18:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0i-4mJ8Rs&t=1135s) - Given the government's focus on sectors such as finance, high-end manufacturing, research, and logistics, how should Singaporeans prepare for potential structural shifts in employment? - [24:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0i-4mJ8Rs&t=1490s) - Do you think the government's proposed tax incentives for SGX listings will significantly enhance Singapore’s position as a financial hub? - [29:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0i-4mJ8Rs&t=1764s) - From your perspective as a parent, were there any family-related policies in the Budget that particularly stood out to you? - [31:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0i-4mJ8Rs&t=1914s) - At what point would state spending on families be considered "sufficient," and should the government aim to cover basic needs or enable families to thrive? - [40:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0i-4mJ8Rs&t=2424s) - How do you view the adequacy of support provided to caregivers, particularly those balancing childcare and elderly care responsibilities? **Episode Resources:** - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/58Wj92MSdUWx3Yn2fpqaLm) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0i-4mJ8Rs&t=23s) - [Apple podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/tfc-reacts-to-singapore-budget-2025-what-was-unsaid/id1487004505?i=1000694506356) - [Get the distilled episode summary](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/tfc-reacts-to-singapore-budget-2025) ###### More episodes from TFC Singapore Budget Debate Specials: 1. 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