Episodes
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How long will your money last—if you live to 95?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the rising importance of wealthspan—the length of time your financial resources can sustain your lifestyle.
Stephen Davies, CEO of Javelin Wealth Management, joins the conversation to discuss why the next generation is rethinking retirement, turning to financial coaching, and building resilience into every stage of life.
Discover why planning for wealthspan means going beyond saving—and shifting toward preservation, income, and meaning.
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What do a Hong Kong drama and Gen Z traders have in common?
They all feature in today’s whirlwind of investing insight.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode spotlights Ian Leong, Singapore CEO of Tiger Brokers, as he unveils the Tiger L.E.A.P. Programme—a bold bid to future-proof brokerage talent.
Discover why Ian still believes in remisiers, and his personal path from drama-inspired dream to fintech leadership.
Hear Ian’s take on investing, innovation, and reinvention in the age of digital trading.
Plus, lessons from leading across the region and what traits matter most in building a next-gen financial career.
Tune in for a story that blends markets, mentorship, and mission.
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Is buy-and-hold still the golden rule - or is it time to rethink the playbook?
Join Michelle Martin as she unpacks Trump’s stop-start tariff shocks and what they mean for SNP 500 ETF investors
Michelle invites Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney to discuss whether S&P 500 ETFs still hold strong in a volatile, retaliatory trade war landscape.
Hear insights on global diversification, sectoral plays, and thematic ETF strategies.
Plus - Tim shares a suggestion on smart strategic ETF approaches given the tariff fallout.
Amidst expectations that travel is likely to take a hit with an uncertain market outlook, the airmile maestro also shares how not to waste your hard-earned miles.
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How are EC's the HDB and the office market possibly impacted by frenzied of tariff tremors?.
Guest: Ivan Cai, Co-founder, I Quadrant shares his take with Michelle Martin.
From Trump-era tariffs to interest rate cuts, Michelle and Ivan unpack how global headwinds are shaping local property trends.
They dive into the explosive success of Aurelle @ Tampines EC launch — and what it signals about buyer sentiment.
Plus, what’s ahead for the HDB resale market amid economic uncertainty and shifting policies?
Tune in for insights on risk, resilience, and the real estate moves that matter now.
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With Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pleading for tariff relief and Warren Buffett still betting big, is Japan signaling deep value - or deeper trouble?
Japan’s stock market is in turmoil - but could this still be a good time to hunt for Japanese companies that could be dividend gems?
Fresh off a investor roadshow trip to Japan, Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, shares on-the-ground investor sentiment and his read of Japanese companies amid the recent 23% Nikkei plunge and surging trade tensions.
He dives into dividend resilience, political risks, and hidden yield plays investors may be missing.
From Berkshire’s bold bond moves to sector surprises, discover where caution meets opportunity.
A timely listen for anyone eyeing Japan’s chaos with curiosity - and a long-term lens.
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How have S-Reit's fared amist the global market turmoil?
We saw this during COVID — a sharp drop followed by a V-shaped recovery in S-REITs,” says REIT specialist Kenny Loh.
What are investors on the search for yield doing?
As markets step back from the cliff edge following Trump’s tariff pause, are Singapore REITs on the cusp of another rebound — or is volatility here to stay?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Kenny Loh, this episode explores: How tariffs are impacting S-REITs today.
What investors should know about Stoneweg European REIT’s proposed stapled trust structure.
Key considerations for Paragon REIT’s upcoming privatisation vote.
Where to find yield as T-bill, FD, and SSB rates decline. Core risks and strategies for income investors in 2025.
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Singapore banks are slashing rates on their flagship savings accounts — should you stick, switch, or invest?
The VIX fear gauge is spiking, but fear isn't a strategy.
Michelle Martin dives into what rate cuts signal for your portfolio and how to respond smartly.
Ray Dalio's iconic All-Weather Portfolio is now ETF-accessible - is it built for today's turbulence?
Get expert insight on cash strategy, fixed income, and asset allocation from Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode is your guide to making cool-headed money moves in a shaky market.
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What kind of homes remain resilient in unprecedented challenging times?
How could unemployment impact rental yields in the UK, Singapore, and beyond? Where is there demand for smaller homes and social housing?
If you're a global investor wondering where in this sea of uncertainty to park your money (and sleeping well at night with an eye to rental yields is important to you) this show is for you.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode welcomes Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties.
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Prompted by her own painful experience of a family left with considerable wealth but without forethought of legacy planning, Sissi Goh is on a mission.
Hosted by Michelle Martin finds out how the Singaporean legacy planner and author of Wealth Management Isn’t Just for the Rich brings new perspectives and why she believes legacy planning is not about money but values.
Discover why legacy planning is for everyone - no matter your net worth.
Explore how personality, values, and emotional well-being can help guide your own legacy conversation, meaningfully.
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Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Dr. Anser Aftab, the Principal Program Director for Wealth Management Institute’s Dalio Market Principles Program.
As volatility rocks global markets and U.S. recession fears grow, investors are asking: what really matters?
Dr. Aftab, formerly of Bridgewater Associates, unpacks Ray Dalio’s macro principles how to distinguish signal from noise and why stability matters more than ever.
They explore whether now is the time to go defensive, and what Trump-era policies could mean for investor positioning.
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Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Shen Hao, Financial Services Manager at PhillipCapital.
Retrenchments ticked up in Q4 2024 even as annual numbers declined—reminding us that job security remains fragile.
Shen Hao shares practical, real-world strategies to future-proof your finances and build resilience through emergency funds, portfolio diversification, and contingency planning.
He breaks down how much you really need to save, whether to pause investments, and how to juggle short-term needs with long-term goals.
Gain tools from his financial literacy courses and hear how his team guides over 500 families through turbulent times.
If you’re a mid-career professional with financial obligations, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
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Hosted by Michelle Martin with Christopher Forbes, Head of Asia at CMC Markets, we dive into the psychology of successful traders, from mindset and emotional intelligence to risk perception across age groups.
Explore insights from CMC's 2025 research, including trading behaviours, diversification trends, and the rise of growth investing.
Find out how top traders manage risk, avoid emotional pitfalls, and why personality may matter more than strategy.
Plus - get started on actionable takeaways to help you refine your own trading approach.
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If technology like this existed when this founder was growing up, it could have saved her mother.
Driven by a personal quest CEO of Universal Health Clara Chen shares how a chance discovery at Harvard led to the creation of W3LL booths, now live at Esplanade MRT, how her start-up is pioneering early detection, community health, and what impact investors need to know if they want to help shift frontline support for mental health.
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Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me,today with guest Keith Ong, CEO of RealVantage.
Steel and aluminum tariffs are back, and they could reshape the U.S. real estate investment landscape.
What do higher metal prices mean for construction timelines, margins, and investor strategies?
Keith unpacks where the risks and opportunities lie amid cost pressures and policy shifts.
We explore whether value-add strategies may outperform new builds in this environment.
Plus, is the U.S. still the prime market - or is it time for real estate investors to look beyond it?
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At a corner of the bond market lies a niche instrument that allows for both your principal and coupons to move upwards with the Consumer Price Index.
Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan. dive into Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) – why are ultra-long TIPS looking attractive amid potential Fed rate cuts?
The conversation then turns to Microsoft – is the recent selloff an opportunity? Jefferies thinks so, citing AI-driven growth and a derisked valuation.
Tune in for insights into navigating inflation, stagflation, and tech-investing in today's markets.
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Do you really need to be brilliant at maths and science in Primary School or is another foundational skill more important?
What do those assessing medical school applications really look out for and how can you reverse engineer these expectations as far back as steps to take in primary school?
Michelle Martin goes on a deep dive into the early foundations of a medical career with guest Dr. Dexter Sim, Medical Doctor with the UK NHS and Senior Medical School Admissions Consultant at Crimson Education.
Hear how Dr. Sim’s time at Raffles Institution and skipping the O-Levels influenced his journey.
A-Levels or IB? Which makes sense for your medical school prep?
Also hear personal reflections on stress management needed for the long road to becoming a medical doctor.
This is a great episode to share with a young person who you think has what it takes to get into med school.
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HDB resale affordability is top of mind - are million-dollar flats the norm or the outliers?
What could cash rich HDB upgraders move on to? What are your choices if you are looking at this moving picture of possibilities and want to buy or sell real estate today?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Ivan Cai, CEO of Crestbrick, this episode dives into the public housing market's key trends and investor outlook, BTO pipeline expansion, and MOP dynamics.
What factors could reshape liquidity and long-term value in the resale market and where can investors head to, for help decoding good buys for property wealth?
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Singaporeans are investing, but earning just 0.4% returns.
Are we risk averse?
With fixed income rates coming down, what are the risk-averse likely to look at?
Plus Michelle Martin and her guest Tim Phillips from timtalksmoney.com discuss how investors could think through negative sentiment when it hits with Chocolate Finance and CDL as case studies.
This episode is packed with takeaways for your wallet as both also discuss what 125 years of stock market history tells us about the future of markets and if we are maximising our airmiles should we use them on Lady Gaga concert tickets.
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Join the lively chat between Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures. Is the US economy as strong as advertised, or is a recession looming under Trump?
Then, a deep dive into CK Hutchison’s controversial Panama Canal port sale to a BlackRock-led consortium.
Does this shift give the US leverage over China’s trade routes?
Plus, is China on the brink of human-level AI? A closer look at Manus AI and the new world of AI agents.
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Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me as she dives into the evolving world of diversification with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend.
With US stock markets facing uncertainty and traditional diversification tools like bonds losing effectiveness, investors need smarter strategies.
Is the classic 60/40 portfolio still relevant? What alternative assets should investors consider?
And how can you truly protect your wealth in today’s volatile market?
Tune in as we break down practical, risk-managed approaches to diversification in the tech-driven era.
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