Money and Me

Buy and Hold investors are going to love this show! Hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, they explore the incredible performance the most profitable stock of all time. Discover how investing $1,000 in 1925 would have returned over $2.6 billion today. Willie breaks down how dividends played a critical role in this company's success and shares valuable insigh...

Join Michelle Martin as she dives into the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities. Discover the core principles of FIRE, its suitability for different lifestyles, and the challenges it presents. Elijah explains various FIRE strategies, such as Lean Fire and Fat Fire, and discusses alternative retirement planning a...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor, today's Money and Me delves into the latest earnings season for S-REITs. Discover which S-REITs are emerging as winners and losers and how current valuations stack up as attractive income instruments. We also explore why Cohen & Steers Capital Management is increasing its stake in Digital Core R...

Michelle Martin invites ex Citi and Goldman Sachs veteran Simon Ree, now founder of a platform empowering investors with tools and knowledge, the Tao of Trading. This episode explores the essential differences between investing, trading, and gambling. Learn why many who think they’re investors are actually traders, and the potential risks of this misconception. Simon discusses risk management, the...

What's the significance of Warren Buffett raising cash just before the US sell-off? How did the price of Bitcoin react to global sell-off? What could the Fed do next in the face of recessionary fears? Has the sell-off sunk tech? Is the worst of the sell-off behind Japan? Michelle Martin discusses the volatility rocked market with Arun Pai, Investments team, Monk’s Hill Ventures.  See omnystudio.co...

Join Michelle Martin in conversation with her guest, Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend . Global markets faced a severe downturn on Monday, with significant losses from New York to Tokyo. The VIX, Wall Street's "fear gauge," saw a historic spike, indicating heightened market volatility. Japan's Nikkei 225 suffered its biggest drop since 1987, exacerbated by fears of a US economic slow...

Actor and former national rugby player Paul Foster was just 29 and in peak physical condition when he experienced sudden nausea and motion sickness, which prompted his first full health screening. That's when he discovered more about his family history of high cholesterol. Although he thought he was managing his cholesterol levels, he would need extra medical intervention at age 42. Now with stent...

Although he deals with the affluent who pay for complex strategies to wealth this CEO takes helps us understand where the "everyman" should put their cash to work to grow their wealth. Christopher Tan CEO of Providend joins Michelle Martin for the conversation where both keep things simple to help us all make better choices with our cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in for an expert analysis of what investors should watch for in the last two months of 2024. Hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Zane Aw, Research Analyst at Phillip Securities Research , this episode of "Money and Me" dives into the current state and outlook of global stock markets. They discuss the recent highs driven by cooling inflation and potential rate cuts, tech stocks and the AI fu...

Do law enforcement agencies in APAC think it is critical to invest in resources to fight crypto crime? Michelle Martin discusses the issue with  Diederik van Wersch, Regional Director, ASEAN and Hong Kong, Chainalysis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is changing everything from meeting summaries to making it easier to create presentation slides, but what does this mean for your job? Michelle Martin chats with Adeline Tiah, Author, Reinvent 4.0, Leadership Mentor and Reinvent Coach to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks with her guest Germaine Chow, Co-founder of I Quadrant for this episode which explores the latest record-breaking HDB resale at Skyoasis @ Dawson; price tag? $1.73 million. We delve into the implications of such sales on the housing market and discuss the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model. Additionally, we address HDB lease infringements and what homeowners need to k...

Join Michelle Martin with guest Arun Pai from the Investments team at Monk’s Hill Ventures, this episode delves into the unexpected announcement of US President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race and its implications for the Trump trade. We explore what a potential Kamala Harris administration could mean for the US economy. The discussion also covers the recent massive IT failure caus...

An accidental visit to a financial planning career booth at NTU’s Career Fair became the best decision of his life. Meet Jake Lim author of Stop. Buying Financial Policies: Cultivating Money Mindfulness with Financial Clarity who chats with Michelle Martin about his new book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin with guest Tim Phillips, founder of TimTalksMoney.com as both discuss the best cards to rack up miles when you spend in person overseas. How do you balance bank charges and the desire to rack up those airmiles with overseas spends? Both also discuss the increasing demand for bond ETFs and how to effectively invest your Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) funds for meaningful...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, join us as we discuss how women can navigate financial challenges and build wealth through their CPF.  Pamela Chong, Associate Manager at Legacy FA, shares insights on how women at different life stages—starting their careers, single with properties, married with children, and nearing 55—can effectively manage their CPF savings. We explore voluntary contributions, invest...

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investing at Providend, this episode delves into the recent performance of the Russell 2000 small cap index, which has surged 10% since July 8, compared to the flat S&P 500. They discuss factors driving this trend and the potential for further growth in small caps. Michelle and Cheng Chye Hsern explore the concentration risk in the...

As Trump's economic platform comes into clearer view, how are investors making sense of the "Trump Trade?" Guest Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan and Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer and Internet , Alethia Capital Equity Research join Michelle Martin for a discussion on the possible reaction to a second Trump presidency. Hear their considerations for portfolio allocations.   See omnystud...

Who wants to save up to 50% of their legal costs? Michelle Martin and Justin Chan, Managing Partner of Justin Chan Chambers LLP discuss the changes to the Singapore legal landscape. Here's more of two new "routes" that could save you time and money with dispute resolution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A host of structural factors and tech advancements make these 3 investment themes, ones you cannot look away from. But how do you navigate the search for opportunities? Michelle Martin features Swapnil Mishra, Founder of WealthZen and Adjunct Mentor at Singapore Management University. Mishra breaks down three critical investment themes, discusses the long-term impact of each and both debate why th...

Michelle Martin steers this episode to discover the revolutionary impact of AI on the HR landscape with guest D N Prasad, Senior Director – People & Organisation; GovTech and President, SHRI. Discover how HR professionals are leveraging AI to make data-driven decisions.  For job seekers, find out how to maximize your chances of success in an AI-driven recruitment process. Listen in for concret...

Parents want to monitor and manage the child's real-time spending, while 17-year-olds may want the autonomy as they tap to spend, so can one app balance those needs? We find out more about Revolut's new and free <18 app to find out how it is encouraging better spending and saving habits among the young. Join Michelle Martin in this chat with Ashley Thomas, Head of Strategy & Operations at R...

Join Michelle Martin as we explore the outlook for global markets in the second half of 2024 with Rahul Ghosh, Portfolio Specialist in the Equity Division, T. Rowe Price. Despite a strong first half driven by resilient economies and the AI boom, could this rally be sustainable? We delve into emerging market opportunities in Asia and discuss strategies for navigating the uncertain economic landscap...

What is a specific "ask" that more women should feel as comfortable as men do putting to their sponsors? Why should companies focus on women over 50 as prime candidates? How do working mothers enhance the workforce? Michelle Martin and her guest Jingjin Liu, Founder of Elevate explore the workplace that women would shape, if they had more key decision-making power. JingJin shares insights from her...

Join Michelle Martin as she delves into the complexities of Integrated Shield Plans variations with guest Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities . Discover why premiums vary significantly across different insurers for the same coverage and what factors to consider when choosing a plan. Learn how to interpret publically avalibale data to make informed decisions about yo...