Live Well with Michelle

So you are turning 55 soon and are wondering what the closure of the CPF Special Account this January means for your retirement? Michelle Martin asks Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities, what people who have been using the CPF Shielding Strategy need to know.  Explore the CPF Special Account closure for members aged 55 and above this year, understand it...

Whether you believe in Bitcoin or not, it offers value in the area of diversification. What do investors need to know about the race by countries to become global crypto hubs? Join Michelle Martin and guest Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer and Internet at Alethia Capital Equity Research, as they explore Singapore's growing role as a global digital asset hub. Discover how the city-state has o...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode delves into the latest in tech and market moves. Nvidia unveils its Blackwell chip at CES 2025, while Samsung and Roborock launch AI-powered innovations. Disney and FuboTV shake up the media landscape with a major merger, and Toyota invests in spaceflight. Plus, Boeing secures a Pentagon contract,...

Noted diplomat, scholar and author Barry Desker discusses key themes from his new book in this lively discussion. The collection of essays reflects his illustrious career and longstanding areas of interest which span diplomacy,  trade negotiations and ASEAN"s place in the world. Hear Mr Desker's views on US-China relations, his personal insights across an illustrious career, and more about hi...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks Goldman Sachs’ 2025 investment themes, including AI, deregulation, and consumer resiliency, spotlighting stocks like Nvidia, Snowflake, and Uber. Explore market movers from Hon Hai to Stellantis and learn why Nippon Steel's US ambitions hit a roadblock. Ryan shares insights on local s...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode welcomes Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, to uncover the secrets of successful options trading. Explore the “8 Steps to Making a Profitable Options Trade,” a beginner-friendly framework for navigating the world of trading. From identifying market trends to refining strategies and managing risk, Simon shares actionable insights to simplify th...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, the episode explores Tesla losing its EV crown to BYD and the performance of meme stocks Unity Software and GameStop. Discover the ups and downs of Berkshire Hathaway, Keppel DC REIT, and iREIT Global, along with updates on SingPost's "ParcelGate" scandal. Dive into the Shanghai Bloks Group IPO buzz and the Str...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode explores key market developments as Sydney rings in 2025.  Discover the Straits Times Index’s impressive 17% gain in 2024 and the outlook for Singapore stocks. Analyze Parcel Gate’s impact on SingPost, and discuss the stellar performance of US markets, led by Nvidia, Palantir, and...

Are you hoping for more productive relationships at work? Michelle Martin has just the book for you.  This episode explores the insights from The Purple Book of Coaching,  focusing on how "the source of most breakdowns in life occur as a result of breakdowns in relationship."   Tini Fadzilla, co-founder of The Coach Partnership and executive coach of 30 years, shares wisdom fro...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this special Solo Edition of Market View delves into key market movements and corporate developments. Discover how Wilmar’s $2 billion acquisition from Adani Wilmar expands its presence in India, and unravel the fraud scandal shaking SingPost. In the US, Boeing faces another setback following a tragic crash and a series of corporate missteps, while Cambricon Techno...

Where can you find affordable property that can be converted to co-living space? Who is entering this business and why? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of  Money and Me  features Benny Ong, Co-founder of I Quadrant , and Ivan Cai, Founder and Head of Research at I Quadrant . Together, they delve into the performance of Singapore’s property market in 2024 and share key trend...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Market View  dives into the performance of Asia-Pacific markets, the Straits Times Index's stellar year, and the outlook for Singapore's real estate investment trusts in 2025. Michelle also highlights standout stocks like Oiltek, Beng Kuang, and Wee Hur, alongside Hong Kong IPOs from Midea Group, Horizon Robotics, and Mao Geping. Corporate updates on...

Michelle discusses why investing in yourself is little luxury you should plan for! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Discover the latest developments at SingPost amidst its corporate governance scandal, and learn about the historic merger talks between Honda and Nissan. Dive into Xerox’s acquisition of Lexmark International and Nordstrom’s move to go private. Explore the performance of Nvidia, Broadcom, and other...

Michelle picks some of her favourite shows of 2024 and reminisces.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This holiday season, Michelle Martin hosts Minnie Venkatachalam from ONE (SINGAPORE) to discuss their inspiring  ONE Wish List 2024 . Discover how this initiative delivers holiday gifts to children from low-income families in Singapore and hear about the role of the ONE Emergency Fund and ONE Livelihoods Fund in supporting these families. Minnie shares the types of gifts on children’s w...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into Warren Buffett's latest investments, including Occidental Petroleum, Sirius XM, and VeriSign. Discover the whistleblower scandal shaking SingPost, Netflix’s expansion into live sports with FIFA, and the latest on weight-loss drug trials from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Learn how Ni...

It's a non-trivial decision but you can do it! Join Michelle Martin on  Money and Me , where she discusses the financial realities of quitting your job with Founder and CEO of Inkcome, Tim Phillips. Tim shares key strategies for securing financial stability, managing debts, and evaluating credit card decisions during career transitions. Learn how to financially prepare for extended unemployme...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets!  Michelle Martin is joined by Ryan Huang, as this episode delves into DBS Group Research's optimistic outlook for suburban retail REITs like Frasers Centrepoint Trust and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust in 2025. Both also discuss the recent downturn in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, largely influenced by UnitedHealth Group's challenges fo...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Singapore Literature Prize-winning author Josephine Chia as she unveils her latest book,  Ayam Buah Keluak and the Art of Writing . Drawing on her life experiences, Chia blends wisdom and recipes to inspire readers to live their best lives. Discover how creativity connects to purpose, transforms life’s poisons like difficult situations in...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Today Michelle and Ryan delve into Alibaba's $1 billion asset sale amid its strategic refocus, drone stock surges led by Red Cat and Unusual Machines, and SoftBank's $100 billion US investment pledge. Nvidia’s technical correction and Honeywell’s aerospace spin-off take center stage in market analysis. Locally, OCBC, DBS, and Venture Corp li...

Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me! Michelle invites Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to unpack the implications of Donald Trump's re-election on markets, from Bitcoin's record-breaking milestone to US-China relations and Taiwan's strategic future. Discover how Tesla’s rivalry with BYD may reshape the EV market and how generative AI and machine learning could&nb...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks the latest director deals involving Niks Professional, Tuan Sing Holdings, and DBS, alongside institutional buybacks by SingTel. Discover why Allianz is reportedly dropping its bid for Income Insurance and what's next for policyholders. Ryan Huang also analyzes Berkshire Hathaway's dip, Bro...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into the largest ASX IPO in six years with DigiCo Infrastructure REIT. Discover what’s powering Broadcom’s AI-driven earnings and Costco’s retail resilience. Explore the stock surges and dips of Warner Bros. Discovery, Adobe, and Nordic Group, alongside Google blending ...

When stocks hit record highs, how does an investor make choices? Bitcoin or NVIDIA? Singapore bank darlings or US dividend stocks? Join Michelle Martin on  Money and Me  as she delves into the key principles of dividend investing in 2024 and opportunities for 2025 with her guest Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan. Explore strategies for picking dividend winners amidst high inter...