Money and Me
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Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started, manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today.
APR 15, 2025
15/04/25 - Money and Me: Should You Still Bet on the S&P 500 in a World of Tariff Whiplash?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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APR 14, 2025
14/04/25 - Money and Me: Could global trade wars shake up Singapore’s real estate landscape?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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APR 11, 2025
11/04/25 - Money and Me: Where do dividend investors look in Japan for strong companies?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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APR 10, 2025
10/04/25 - Money and Me: How are S-REIT's doing amidst the Tariffs Turnaround?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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APR 8, 2025
08/04/25 - Money and Me: Are Your Savings Accounts Still Worth It? Plus, Ray Dalio’s All-Weather ETF DecodedSingapore 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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APR 7, 2025
07/04/25 - Money and Me: What do Tariffs mean for the Property Investor? ( A Singaporean Perspective)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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APR 4, 2025
04/04/25 - Money and Me: Families that do this fight less over moneyPrompted 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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APR 3, 2025
03/04/25 - Money and Me: What today's asset managers are taking from Ray Dalio’s lens on big picture investing with Dr. Anser AftabJoin Michelle Martin on Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Dr. Anser Aftab, the Principal Program Director for Wealth Management Institute’sDalio 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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APR 2, 2025
02/04/25 - Money and Me: Retrenchment-Proof Your FinancesJoin 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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APR 1, 2025
01/04/25 - Money and Me: How Winning Traders ThinkHosted 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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