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Is NHS better than Medisave? The financial lived experience of professionals in UK vs SG. [Chills 238]

Ever wondered how life stacks up for working professionals in the UK versus Singapore?

From student loans and taxes to housing, healthcare, and retirement — we’re breaking down what financial life really looks like on both sides.

Joining us is Ali Zafar, Founder of LifeSmart Financial Literacy, who flew in from the UK to study how Singaporeans handle money.

Unpack:

- What everyday financial life feels like for a UK working professional

- Why some grads start off S$100,000 in debt before even working

- The real cost of “free healthcare” and what taxes actually buy you

- How CPF compares to the UK’s system — and which one *actually* works better

- The surprising personal story that pushed Ali to start teaching financial literacy through games

Is the grass greener on the other side?

Tune in to find out — because this episode might just change how you see your own paycheck.

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