Money and Me

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...

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 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...

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...

Are the chip wars heating up? Is China's monetary policy going to help it brace effectively for when Trump comes into power? Can the path to wealth really be simplified into 2 simple rules? Find out with Michelle Martin's conversation with Arun Pai, who is part of the  Investments team of Monk’s Hill Ventures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on a special edition of  Money and Me , with guest Alok Sama, the former insider at Softbank turned bestselling author of  The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble . Alok offers a behind-the-scenes look at SoftBank’s bold bets on companies like WeWork, Alibaba, and Nvidia. Discover insights into Masayoshi Son’s visionary approach, what Sama t...

One of the fundamentals of investing is starting early. After all, it is through the magic of compounding that allows you to grow your wealth exponentially. But what if you’re into your 40s or 50s? Is it too late to grow your wealth substantially? Absolutely not!  Dan Koh invites Simon Ree, Founder, Tao of Trading to discuss the blueprint midlife professionals need to understand about g...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Money and Me  dives into the latest milestones in the crypto world with Tristan Frizza, Founder of Zeta Markets. Michelle explores Bitcoin’s record-breaking surge past $100,000, driven by pro-crypto developments, and discusses its impact on the broader market. Attention then shifts to Solana’s highly anticipated Layer-2 rollup, Bullet, set to redefine blo...

Today Michelle has selected just the book for a financial reset. Founder of financial literacy platform The Simple Sum, Shirley Crystal Chua joins Michelle Martin for a discussion on the platform's new book "What is Keeping You Broke?". Learn less obvious but practical tips to develop your "money confidence". What is the context for making good decisions with your money that are especially relevan...

Join Michelle Martin on  Money and Me  with Anthony Kruger, APAC Head of Platform Strategy for BlackRock Systematic Group. Explore how BlackRock’s systematic investing integrates proprietary AI models to deliver unique investment insights. Discover how AI and machine learning is revolutionizing decision-making and analyzing data  Gain insights into BlackRock’s platform performance,  its competitiv...

With the stock market set to continue breaking records, how much of a concern is the increasing weight of mega US stocks in most market capitalization portfolios for investors? Should investors be investing in bonds as yields remain elevated? And after its recent correction, should you be investing in India or China? Michelle Martin puts these questions and more to  Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Inves...

Is growth investing a viable strategy for someone with a smaller paycheck? How can you maximize the returns on your SRS account? And with the SA set to close in 2025, what does it mean for those turning 55 next year? Find out with Michelle Martin as she speaks to Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Jeffrey Funk discusses his 6th book with Michelle Martin. The book is a compelling analysis of why startups today are struggling compared to those of 30 years back. Jeff and Michelle discuss overhyped AI technologies, the myths of genius founders and the "wow factor" driving irrational investments. Discover how startups often fail to deliver value and why AI's productivity claims might be overs...

Did you know that according to a McKinsey analysis, tokenized market capitalization could reach around $2 trillion by 2030! And it seems like the interest in these digital assets doesn't stop there with news that the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced that it will introduce new measures to advance tokenization in financial services. So what do you need to understand about the concept of rea...

The holiday season is upon us and that means a ton of spending is about to take place for those travelling or shopping for the festivities! But as you spend responsibly, how can you take advantage of the miles game and get the most out of this season’s credit card promotions? Join Dan Koh as he invites Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney to discuss the key factors to consider when choosing the id...

Join Michelle Martin as she explores the buzzing S-REITs sector with a focus on data centres! Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor, who starts with a surprising answer on who he sees as top performers in the  among S-REITs over the past month - he has none in his sights! After parsing the laggards, Michelle and Kenny discuss Keppel DC RE...

Across the board, artificial intelligence is revolutionising how businesses operate and how we make decisions. Today, it is also changing the real estate landscape, with many property investors using AI to analyse vast amounts of market data, and discover hidden investment opportunities that human intuition alone might miss. Joining Michelle Martin is  Foo Mao Ching, Chief Operating Officer, RealV...

Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the market for years, we've all fallen into the same traps. But perhaps, learning from a trader equipped with three decades of experience in the financial markets can equip you with the knowledge to become a successful trader. Michelle Martin invites  Simon Ree, Founder, Tao of Trading  to discuss the 5 common things traders get wrong about their...

How can you best manage your health insurance portfolio with rises in premiums  for  the  MediShield Life from April 2025? Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend. Discover why premiums are set to rise by up to 35% from April next year and what these changes mean for policyholders, including seniors and lower-income groups. Explore the enhanced claim limits...

Inflation has been at the top of many people’s minds in recent years. After all, with food and energy prices going up, the issue of rising cost of living further exacerbates Singapore’s position as one of the most expensive cities in the world! So you might be wondering, while national inflation might be at 3-4%, why are we finding ourselves paying 30-50% more for our meals at your go to hawker ce...

When travelling, currency exchange rates can be a killer—especially with hidden fees at banks or exchange booths. In fact, according to key insights from Revolut and YouGov’s recent Survey, almost 50% of Singaporeans pay unnecessary FX fees when travelling abroad! So as the holiday season looms large, what are some cost-saving strategies and tricks to incorporate to make your next trip a lot more...

Being financially rich takes more than just racking in a large sum of salary every month. According to Mastercard’s latest study, Inside the Wealthy’s Playbook: How the Affluent are Mastering Their Money with Financial Gymnastics , ‘ Financial Gymnastics ’ is a key formula to reaching your financial goals. Dan Koh invites Ben Gilbey, Senior Vice President, Digital Consumer Solutions, Asia Pacific,...

In a whirlwind of action and suspension, Donald Trump has been elected as the new President of the United States, nearly 4 years after leaving office! And markets are fast to react, having witnessed astonishing moves on ‘Trump Trade’ plays across assets ranging from dollars to stocks. But while this signals confidence that a second Trump term will spur economic growth and profits, how might this i...

In the recent release of the EU-ASEAN Business Council's 10th annual Business Sentiment Survey, nearly 90% of European firms revealed plans to increase their trade and investment in Southeast Asia over the next five years. That marks the highest level of optimism recorded since the COVID-19 pandemic! Dan Koh invites Chris Humphrey, Executive Director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council on the show to...