Live Well with Michelle

Is buy-and-hold still the golden rule - or is it time to rethink the playbook? Join Michelle Martin as she unpacks Trump’s stop-start tariff shocks and what they mean for SNP 500 ETF investors Michelle invites Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney to discuss whether S&P 500 ETFs still hold strong in a volatile, retaliatory trade war landscape. Hear insights on global diversification, se...

Profits are soaring, resignations are shaking up markets, and drug trials are rewriting the leaderboard. Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Goldman Sachs smashes expectations with a $4.7B quarter as trading volatility fuels the Street. Hotel Properties surges on Ong Beng Seng’s exit, and Pfizer’s setback boosts rivals in the weight-loss race. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ry...

Mental wellness is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a lifeline for families. Yen-Lu Chow, co-founder of Over-The-Rainbow and The OTR Academy share how the mental health landscape is shaping up in Singapore. He and his wife have pledged $1 million to launch a parent-powered mental health movement in Singapore. Discover how the Circle-of-Care  model equips parents, teachers and peer...

How are EC's the HDB and the office market possibly impacted by frenzied of tariff tremors?. Guest: Ivan Cai, Co-founder, I Quadrant shares his take with Michelle Martin. From Trump-era tariffs to interest rate cuts, Michelle and Ivan unpack how global headwinds are shaping local property trends. They dive into the explosive success of Aurelle @ Tampines EC launch — and what it signals about...

Markets are rallying across Asia, but storm clouds linger over the global economy. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today's Market View unpacks MAS's surprise move to ease policy and what it means for investors. We dive into stellar bank earnings from JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley — and why Jamie Dimon still sees "stormy seas" ahead. From director buys at Wilmar and Centurion to Tesl...

With Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pleading for tariff relief and Warren Buffett still betting big, is Japan signaling deep value - or deeper trouble? Japan’s stock market is in turmoil - but could this still be a good time to hunt for Japanese companies that could be dividend gems? Fresh off a investor roadshow trip to Japan, Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, shares on-the-ground inve...

Big moves, bold bets, and market mayhem - what’s driving investor sentiment today? We break down the market’s biggest stories - and what they mean for your portfolio. Tariffs or not, some bold companies are making big moves to either list or buy out the competitors. Who are these confident market players? Join Host Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang as they unpack Apple’s tariff-dod...

How have S-Reit's fared amist the global market turmoil? We saw this during COVID — a sharp drop followed by a V-shaped recovery in S-REITs,” says REIT specialist Kenny Loh. What are investors on the search for yield doing? As markets step back from the cliff edge following Trump’s tariff pause, are Singapore REITs on the cusp of another rebound — or is volatility here to s...

Asia-Pacific markets are roaring back, with Tokyo up 8% and Wall Street logging one of its best days in history.  Host Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang, break down Trump’s abrupt tariff pause and what it means for global markets. Delta, Apple, Nvidia and even big box names like Walmart surged — but is this a real rally or a dead cat plop? (Michelle also explores a very different pos...

Singapore banks are slashing rates on their flagship savings accounts — should you stick, switch, or invest? The VIX fear gauge is spiking, but fear isn't a strategy. Michelle Martin dives into what rate cuts signal for your portfolio and how to respond smartly. Ray Dalio's iconic All-Weather Portfolio is now ETF-accessible - is it built for today's turbulence? Get expert insight on cash str...

Asia-Pacific markets are rallying this morning - but Singapore just saw its biggest one-day drop since 2008. The Straits Times Index plunged 7.5%, with marine and property stocks leading the fall. Is it time to rotate to safe havens or start bargain hunting? China and Vietnam in the crossfire of trade tensions – Vietnam is offering to slash import duties on US goods to zero in a bid to avoid...

What kind of homes remain resilient in unprecedented challenging times? How could unemployment impact rental yields in the UK, Singapore, and beyond? Where is there demand for smaller homes and social housing? If you're a global investor wondering where in this sea of uncertainty to park your money (and sleeping well at night with an eye to rental yields is important to you) this show is for you....

What a sea of red! There is a duality in in crisis  - a time of danger is when opportunity arises. Asia-Pacific markets are trading sharply lower following one of the worst two-day routs in S&P 500 history. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode breaks down how global economies and companies like Tesla, Foxconn, and Berkshire Hathaway are responding to escalating trade tensions. We spotl...

His is a story of quiet power in the strongman era. Who was the Singapore civil servant with a human touch who led Singapore's GIC for 18 years? Michelle Martin reads  Lee Ek Tieng: The Green General of Lee Kuan Yew, and together with author Pearl Lee, explores how Mr. Lee, an engineer, led GIC without a finance background for 18 years. How did Mr Lee prioritize people over processes? Ho...

Prompted by her own painful experience of a family left with considerable wealth but without forethought of legacy planning, Sissi Goh is on a mission. Hosted by Michelle Martin finds out how the Singaporean legacy planner and author of  Wealth Management Isn’t Just for the Rich brings new perspectives and why she believes legacy planning is not about money but values. Discover why lega...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Host Michelle Martin and  Ryan Huang discuss Trump’s sweeping tariffs sparking global sell-offs. We track the fallout from Wall Street to Seoul — and why BYD is climbing as Kia feels the heat. We dive into the steep losses suffered by Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow, and fintech names like Affirm and PayPal. Plus, a look at new IPOs in Singapo...

Join Michelle Martin on  Money and Me , hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Dr. Anser Aftab, the Principal Program Director for Wealth Management Institute’s Dalio Market Principles Program. As volatility rocks global markets and U.S. recession fears grow, investors are asking: what really matters? Dr. Aftab, formerly of Bridgewater Associates, unpacks Ray Dalio’s macro principle...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets!  Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s episode unpacks the fallout from a fresh round of Trump tariffs affecting China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Canada, and the EU. They break down the latest on Tesla’s struggles against BYD, Grab’s surprising move into the taxi space, and TikTok’s uncertain US future. Also on the radar...

Do Singaporeans have a strong sense of pride in our founding personalities? Kishore Mahbubani tells Michelle Martin why he thinks Singaporeans are disconnected from the movers and shakers of our history, and that this is worrying. How could his memoir bridge this disconnect? Why was he taken to task by Lee Kuan Yew? Is the noted diplomat's own success replicable in today's Singapore? How does he t...

Join Michelle Martin on  Money and Me , hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Shen Hao, Financial Services Manager at PhillipCapital. Retrenchments ticked up in Q4 2024 even as annual numbers declined—reminding us that job security remains fragile. Shen Hao shares practical, real-world strategies to future-proof your finances and build resilience through emergency funds, portfolio divers...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors brace for a new wave of US tariffs. MIchelle Martin and Ryan Huang  discuss Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and their impact on Ferrari, GM, and consumer brands. JPMorgan’s ‘Trade War’ stock picks, big moves by Keppel and KIT, and Intel’s restructuring als...

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Christopher Forbes, Head of Asia at CMC Markets, we dive into the psychology of successful traders, from mindset and emotional intelligence to risk perception across age groups. Explore insights from CMC's 2025 research, including trading behaviours, diversification trends, and the rise of growth investing. Find out how top traders manage risk, avoid emotional p...

Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang, this episode delves into the Straits Times Index's historic breach of the 4,000 mark and the standout performance of ST Engineering.  The discussion also covers CK Hutchison's strategic moves amidst US-China tensions and JP Morgan's spotlight on Chinese consumer stocks like Anta Sports and Mengniu. Additionally, we explore Elon Musk's latest ventures,...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View dives into delisting moves from Sinar Mas Land and Paragon REIT, and what it means for the Singapore Exchange. Hear why Filmgarde and Cathay Cineplexes are shutting down, and how SingPost’s billion-dollar Aussie divestment could lead to a special dividend. We weigh up CK Hutchiso...

If technology like this existed when this founder was growing up, it could have saved her mother. Driven by a personal quest CEO of Universal Health Clara Chen shares how a chance discovery at Harvard led to the creation of W3LL booths, now live at Esplanade MRT, how her start-up is pioneering early detection, community health, and what impact investors need to know if they want to help shift fron...