Money and Me

Which districts in Singapore are becoming increasingly popular with private condo buyers? Which areas are receiving more recent attention from HDB resale buyers? Which new private launches have made a splash? And will there be fewer million-dollar HDB flats in 2024? We discuss the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Housing Development Board (HDB) Q4 2023 flash estimates, with guest Dr Lee Nai...

Over the past two years, S-Reits faced challenges due to a decline in investor sentiment caused by a significant rise in global interest rates.  So, are S-REITs a bargain now? Should investors buy them or still be cautious in their approach? Michelle Martin speaks to Darren Chan, Senior Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research, a member of PhillipCapital to find out more. See omnystudio.com/l...

What critical money habits are essential to investing your way to a hundred-thousand-dollar portfolio? How do you find stocks worth your time? What are the tools available now and is value investing still relevant? Michelle Martin finds out with Willie Keng, The Dividend Titan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Phillippines has emerged as the epicentre for online scams, we focus right here in Singapore for a show that discusses how you don't have to lose your money to scammers.  What are the warning signs of real scams that have happened here in Singapore and how can you avoid being a victim? Michelle Martin finds out with Elijah Lee, Phillip Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

It's been a wet New Year so today we focus on water damage and your money. When a roof in a common area of a condominium leaks, who is responsible for the rectification costs?  What do the acronyms MCST translate to in terms of liability? When can you sue your MCST? What do recent judgements mean for homeowners? Michelle Martin found out in this discussion with Justin Chan, Managing Partner, Justi...

Surprises - that's how many might describe the whirlwind of the year that we've had. That said, how did global markets perform in 2023? What lessons can be drawn from this year that we could use to help reframe our investment strategies? And aside from the Magnificent 7, are there any other sectors that are showing signs of recovery? In the final trading day of 2023, Dan Koh breaks it all down wit...

What critical economic challenges will China face in 2024 that investors should be thinking through? As the year comes to an end, how can investors think through how their portfolios have performed? Listen to one investor's honest reflections as Michelle Martin speaks with Arun Pai from the Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Venture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out what information I Quadrant - a  Property investing community -members have access to. She also learns how the power of community is being harnessed for real property deals with Benny Ong, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, I Quadrant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do first time property buyers need to be aware of in today’s market. Are there different strategies being used. Michelle Martin finds out with Mister Boon, Senior Group Division Director, ERA Realty Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember Mrs Lee making a splash when she brought a clutch with white dinosaurs to the White House? In our yuletide show, Michelle Martin invites Belinda Lin, General Manager, The Art Faculty to find out how this organisation is marrying art and business to bring new possibilities to individuals on the autism spectrum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much of a bonus are most companies in Singapore offering? Whatever the quantum you get, our guest has great tips on How to use that cash injection to break away from the rat race. Michelle Martin finds out more with Daniel Sim, Founder of Born Poor Die Rich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Alex Tapscott joins Michelle Martin to discuss the next chapter in the evolution of the internet and what technological sea change will mean for assets, businesses and cryptocurrency. Alex also shares his views on a spot bitcoin ETF product. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What essential questions should you be asking as we head into the final 2 weeks of 2023 to help you meet your upcoming financial goals? Michelle Martin invites Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to find out how we can reflect on our net worth in order to move to a healthier financial future.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Super Apps still poised to change the future of finance? How is an investor to parse the field? How can one assess business models of superapps? Michelle Martin speaks to  Neha Mehta, Author Of "ONE STOP" , a book which explores the untold story of some of the world's most heard-about Super Apps.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why has the proposal to rescue Manulife US REIT fallen flat? And do the 3Q earnings results provide any indications of how S-REITs are expected to do moving into 2024? Michelle Martin asks Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get up close with a publicly-listed Asian fintech today, as Michelle Martin learns how MoneyHero, a Singapore-Hong Kong headquartered company behind some of the best known brands in the finance aggregator space- plans to ride market trends for growth in this conversation with Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Strategy, MoneyHero Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney to discuss cracking the credit card premier segment, if a headwind for crypto is easing and how to think through your dividend stock picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures shares a great book recommendation that Michele believes all investors must have (preorder on ibooks for 5 Dec 23). Arun also shares his personal take on the greatest investing lessons from Charlie Munger. Then, Michelle and Arun discuss the outlook for US Fed cut interest rates in 2024 and which country's stock markets show reason to cheer in 2024?...

What does Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do and successful trading have in common? Can you really learn what you need to know to trade options in weeks? Michelle Martin meets the author of The Tao of Trading Simon Ree to find out how you can trade like a pro and build abundant wealth in any market condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who in Singapore is certain they can retire on their terms and when they want to? Who has additional income sources? Which age group is least confident about financial freedom in Singapore and why? Michelle Martin finds out with Adriana Chia, Vice President, CX and Research, Singlife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outflows from Binance amounted to more than $1 billion not including bitcoin, according to data from blockchain analysis firm Nansen, 24 hours after founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao stepped down and pleaded guilty in a deal with the Department of Justice.  What does the historic Binance settlement mean for the wider crypto industry? Michelle Martin finds out with Markus Thielen, Head of Research and...

His own mother was once skeptical of his teenage business plans, but Novelship along with its Co-Founder and CEO have come a long way since. The once bootstrapped, Singapore start-up, has raised millions and is eyeing South East Asian expansion as well as a whole new surprising slice of the demographic pie. How do you grow a sneaker business? Michelle Martin finds out with Richard Xia, Co-Founder...

He went from SAF to PMO , private sector consulting and now educates people on how to make use property investing to build income streams.   Daniel Sim, Founder of Born Poor Die Rich, joins Michelle Martin for this enlightening session on making your career dreams a reality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent numbers reported by Singapore stocks for the third quarter of 2023 have been quite a mixed bag. But perhaps this presents us an opportunity to search for operationally resilient S-REITs that we can consider in our portfolios! Dan Koh invites Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan  to discuss 5 resilient Singapore stocks that is worth a second look today.   See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  Michelle Martin and Irene Ho, Deputy CEO of Finexis discuss money, meaning, mentorship and personal excellence.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.