Money and Me

Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin learns about the medical and economic costs of missing an early symptom of cancer with Dr Chok Aik Yong, Medical Director of Aelius Surgical Centre, General Surgeon and Colorectal Surgeon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making progress for women is a multi-dimensional endeavour. From personal empowerment, to job design, recognising the need for childcare and more. Kaylee Kua, Executive Director, Daughters of Tomorrow and Michelle Martin discuss what continues to be important for women's progress in Singapore in this special edition of "Money and Me in line with International Women's Day.  See omnystudio.com/liste...

Christopher Tan helps us with the math involved in choices related to the closure of the CPF-SA account (for those turning 55 from next year). How can we best optimise our CPF contributions? Is trying to outdo 2.5% in your OA by funneling funds to investments a good benchmark to use? Why doesn't Chris celebrate IWD? Michelle Martin puts the pressing questions of the day to the CEO of Provided, Chr...

China has set an ambitious growth target of around 5% for this year. What are some of the key measures it is looking at to as to boost its flagging economy and will the measures   be significant enough to reinvigorate China's once booming economy? Bitcoin hit a high but so has a Joe Biden meme coin - the latter saw a 4700% jump. Will Bitcoin hit $100 000 by the end of 2024? Michelle Martin finds o...

Will the economic impact of Swift's visit be fleeting? Which sectors could benefit? Is Swift part of a broader trend that countries are likely to soon capitalize on for tangible GDP growth? Michelle Martin discusses the possible effects of the "Swift Lift" with David Mann, Chief Economist, Asia Pacific, Mastercard, Mastercard Economics Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

What returns could you be looking at if you did invest your OA and SRS? What is the risk-return argument? Michelle Martin in conversation with So Sin Ting, CCO, Endowus to discuss why women in particular may want to maximize their CPF funds and participate in the stock market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the lowest rate you can get refinancing your mortgage in today's IR environment? How can you find an property agent who will charge you half the usual commission rate?  Michelle Martin speaks with David Baey, CEO, Mortgage Master , to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What actionable steps can be taken to empower women to move through their investing journey? How can parents encourage young girls to take charge of their money? Michelle Martin invites Camilla Dahl Hansen, Chief Saxo Experience Officer, Saxo Bank  to discuss how women can stay invested for longer, and take their investment journey to the next level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

How can start-ups like Zora Health women in Singapore and around the globe, preserve the scarce asset of fertility? Michelle Martin finds out with Anna Haotanto, CEO and Founder, Zora Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do institutional investors view the Singapore market? The budget outlines a clear push in certain sectors; should investors take note? Michelle Martin finds out with James Ooi, Market Strategist, Tiger Brokers Singapore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will AI take over our jobs? How can mid-career transitions be managed to maximise our salary asks? What are the in-demand roles for 2024 in Singapore? Michelle Martin takes a closer look at Randstad's 2024 Job Market Outlook & Salary Guide Report with Jaya Dass, Randstad’s Regional Managing Director for Permanent Recruitment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving stock markets from the US to Japan and if you wanted to invest in the indices, is Feb 2024 a good time to do so? And what are some ways to think of investing your CPF-OA given the recent changes to the CPF announced in the Budget? Michelle Martin finds out with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Lee and Benny Ong from iQuadrant talk about key markets they have looked into and share why an exit strategy, occupancy yield, and an understanding of true rental rates are among their key criteria for overseas property investing. Both also share their view on the Singapore Budget's impact on the property market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t know what to make of the recent Budget 2024? And wondering how we can make the most of the opportunities presented to us for the rest of this year? Michelle Martin and Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities discuss how an understanding of Budget 2024 can complement your financial planning for this year and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Is there an argument that dividend stocks will become even more important to investors as we move to a new normal with interest rates? How can one assess a dividend stock? What does it take to build a sustainable portfolio? Michelle Martin unravels it all with Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities that were using the CPF SA Shield strategy have been abuzz after the Singapore budget - today we ask; without a CPF SA account after 55, what can those with sums exceeding the Full Retirement Sum consider doing with their funds? And for those who were considering "shielding" what has really changed? Michelle Martin speaks with CEO & CIO of MoneyOwl Singapore’s first bionic financia...

Should you wait for a bottom or should you invest when stock markets are at an all time high? What are 3 stocks that gave investors an average of 50% or more returns per year over the last year? How could you assess this EV maker, a platform that revolutionises business, or a drug maker whose supply is being trounced by insatiable hunger for weight loss medication? Michelle Martin asks Swapnil Mis...

How did High Net Worth Individuals gain their wealth and how do they protect it? What are some top strategies that these HNWI incorporate in their investment approach that we can learn from? Michelle Martin puts these questions to  Jackson Ng, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer, Azimut Investment Management Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most talked about decisions unveiled in Budget 2024 is the closure of the Special Account of members aged 55 and above from early 2025. If you were “shielding” what can you do now? What does this mean for those of us who still want to maximize our retirement savings? Michelle Martin finds out with Loo Cheng Chuan, Founder, 1M65 Movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

We take a closer look at the deterioration of the pure play US office Reit sector. With the US Fed interest rate path as vague as ever, which companies are likely to struggle and can investors find attractive opportunities? Michelle Martin asks Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cut the 15-month waiting period, rethink ABSD for Singaporeans to be able to afford a second property and reintroduce Singapore's estate tax for some.  Dr Lee Nai Jia from the PropertyGuru Group and Michelle Martin discuss why Property Guru is recommending a rethink of what the Singapore property market in 2024 needs to balance affordable housing, social equity and Singapore's positioning as a fin...

We all know that the US stock market is the largest and most liquid stock market in the world, so what incentive is there to look beyond US markets? Michelle Martin speaks with Adam Reynolds, APAC CEO, Saxo  to discuss how to build a globally diversified portfolio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you search up the meaning of 'Ikigai' in the Oxford English Dictionary, it describes the concept of "a motivating force that gives one a sense of purpose". But why is it still so often misunderstood today? Michelle Martin invites Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to find out the true principles to ikigai and how we can effectively integrate into our lives as we continue our pursuit of fulfilment...

Is co-living more than a passing fad? How much would it cost to live in such spaces and who is investing in the space? Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites  Eugene Lim, Founder, The Assembly Place  to find out how co-living housing is transforming the Singapore real estate landscape and why co-living is here to stay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are recent economic developments such as high interest rates, inflation and increasing GST shaping the way we financially plan today? How exactly do we make our money work harder for us? Find out with Michelle Martin as she speaks to Keef Wong, Financial Services Manager, PhillipCapital.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.