WealthBT10 Nov 2025

S1E56: Hedging the cost of long-term care

If you’re worried about the hidden costs of long-term care, you're not alone. Most Singaporeans underestimate the financial strain, but Singlife's Helen Shen reveals the shocking truth and common misconceptions. Discover why long-term care isn't just for the elderly and how to safeguard your finances and your loved ones.

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 podcast:

01:40 Perception gap regarding costs

03:21 Common misconceptions

08:33 Singapore becoming a super-aged society

10:13 Criteria for claims, balancing adequacy and affordability

11:49 Value added by private insurance supplements

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

With Helen Shen, group head of products, Singlife

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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