Programme Schedule
Three Programmes, Three Approaches to Financial Reading
A six-week reading group, a four-month reflection circle, and a weekend workshop — each with its own materials, cohort, and scope.
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How Every Programme Is Structured
All three Brimold programmes share a common method: reading materials are sent to participants before each session, and the session itself is given over to discussion. The facilitator's role is to guide vocabulary, address confusion, and keep the group in contact with the text. The content differs by programme; the format remains consistent.
No session begins with a presentation. No session closes with a recommendation. The reading comes first; the discussion follows; the understanding belongs to the participant. Physical materials — binders, glossary cards, discussion notebooks — accompany every programme and are designed to support reading between sessions, not only within them.
Standard Programme Structure
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Enrolment confirmedPlace reserved, session schedule shared, welcome note sent
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Reading materials dispatchedBinder and first chapter sent before the opening session
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Each session: reading firstParticipants arrive having read; discussion opens from questions
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Materials continue between sessionsGlossary cards and notebook used for independent review
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Programme closesAll materials remain with the participant; next steps left to them
Programme One
Personal Finance Reading Group
S$155A six-week reading group for adults aged 40 and above on the vocabulary and frameworks of personal household finance — household ledger keeping, the structure of common account types, the language of statement review, and the standard documentation used by qualified professionals. The group meets weekly in a cohort of twelve. Sessions are reading-led: a chapter is sent in advance and discussion follows in the meeting.
What Is Included
- Six weekly sessions with a cohort of twelve
- Clothbound reading binder with all chapter readings
- Weekly glossary cards covering key terms from each chapter
- Private cohort discussion notebook for personal notes
- Educational scope only — no advice or product discussion
Best suited for
Adults aged 40 and above who want to read more confidently about everyday household finance — account types, statement language, and the vocabulary used by financial professionals — without being in a selling environment.
Programme Two
Mid-Life Reset Reading Circle
S$420A four-month reading circle for adults aged 42 to 55 who want a slow, considered look at the household money habits formed over their working years — recurring patterns, household conversation rhythms, and the structures that have built up around income and savings. The circle is reflection-led: each session opens with a short reading and continues with a small-group discussion. Educational in nature; no advice is offered.
What Is Included
- Monthly sessions across four months — a deliberate pace
- Clothbound reflection journal structured around the readings
- Monthly worksheet cards for household pattern reflection
- Peer discussion notebook for session notes
- Educational in nature — no financial advice
Best suited for
Adults aged 42 to 55 who want to read carefully about the household financial habits formed during working years — not to receive advice, but to examine those habits with some distance and vocabulary.
Programme Three
Estate Planning Reading Workshop
S$880A weekend reading workshop that introduces participants to the vocabulary and frameworks around estate planning in Singapore — wills, LPA documents, advance care arrangements, CPF nomination, and the standard documentation used by qualified professionals. The workshop is reading-led; participants work through a structured reader across two days. Educational in scope; no advice is offered. Suitable for adults aged 45 and above who want vocabulary and reading practice before consulting qualified professionals.
What Is Included
- Two-day weekend reading workshop (Saturday and Sunday)
- Printed structured reader on Singapore estate vocabulary
- Vocabulary cards covering wills, LPA, CPF nomination, and advance care
- Glossary booklet of terms used in Singapore professional practice
- Educational preparation — not a substitute for qualified legal advice
Best suited for
Adults aged 45 and above who want to understand estate-related vocabulary before meeting with lawyers, financial planners, or CPF advisers. The workshop builds reading confidence, not legal knowledge.
Programme Comparison
Choosing the Right Programme
| Feature | Personal Finance Reading Group | Mid-Life Reset Reading Circle | Estate Planning Workshop |
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| Duration | Six weeks | Four months | One weekend |
| Age Group | 40+ | 42–55 | 45+ |
| Focus | Finance vocabulary & statements | Household money habits | Estate & LPA vocabulary |
| Session Frequency | Weekly | Monthly | Intensive weekend |
| Programme Fee | S$155 | S$420 | S$880 |
| Physical Materials | Binder, weekly cards, notebook | Reflection journal, monthly cards | Printed reader, vocabulary cards |
Across All Programmes
Standards That Apply to Every Session
Participant Confidentiality
What is discussed within a cohort stays within the cohort. Participants are asked to respect this at the first session. Facilitators operate under the same expectation.
No Advice — In Any Form
The educational scope of all programmes is maintained throughout. Facilitators do not respond to personal financial questions with recommendations. Questions are redirected toward the reading or toward qualified professionals.
Reviewed Reading Materials
Each programme's reading is reviewed before the cohort begins. Updates to Singapore regulatory or legal vocabulary are reflected in materials when a new cohort opens.
PDPA-Compliant Data Handling
Participant information collected at enrolment is used only for programme administration. It is not shared commercially. The atelier operates within Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act framework.
Cohort Size Maintained
No cohort exceeds twelve. Places are confirmed on a first-enquiry basis. When a cohort is full, the next available session date is offered.
Enquiries Answered Within Two Days
All written enquiries receive a response within two Singapore working days. Telephone enquiries during business hours are answered directly or returned the same day.
Enrolment
Programme Fees
Personal Finance Reading Group
S$155
Six weeks · Weekly sessions
- Clothbound reading binder
- 6 weekly glossary card sets
- Cohort discussion notebook
Mid-Life Reset Reading Circle
S$420
Four months · Monthly sessions
- Clothbound reflection journal
- 4 monthly worksheet card sets
- Peer discussion notebook
Estate Planning Workshop
S$880
One weekend · Two-day intensive
- Printed structured reader
- Vocabulary cards (full set)
- Glossary booklet to keep
Enrolment Window
Ask About the Next Available Cohort
Cohorts are small and fill quietly. Write or call to ask about the next session for the programme that interests you.
Send an Enquiry