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.
MAY 15, 2024
15/05/24 - Money and Me: Winners and Losers Among S-REITs, Frasers Property's Profit Plunge, and the Impact of Sustained High Interest RatesJoin host Michelle Martin and REIT Specialist Kenny Loh as they delve into the latest developments in the S-REIT sector. They analyze the winners and losers over the past month and discuss the recent earnings results of S-REITs. The conversation then shifts to Frasers Property's dramatic 80% drop in profit, exploring the underlying causes and future outlook.
With market expectations adjusting to higher for longer interest rates signaled by Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, Michelle and Kenny examine the implications for S-REITs' dividends and share prices. They also consider whether the current price-to-book ratio discount presents a buying opportunity and identify key indicators of quality assets for cautious investors. Tune in for expert insights on navigating the uncertain landscape of S-REITs.
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MAY 14, 2024
14/05/24 - Money and Me: Saving up to 50% on your Zip BlindsZip blinds are all the rage for keeping small outdoor spaces rain and blazing sunlight out in Singapore. How is this SME able to offer up to 50% savings on those high costs of zip blinds? Michelle welcomes Jei Leong, General Manager of Zip Blinds Direct, to discuss an innovative solution: the factory-to-home concept.
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MAY 13, 2024
13/05/24 - Money and Me: What the risk-averse are looking toDive into the world of investment options with Michelle Martin and her guest, Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, as he navigates through the landscape of fixed deposits, T-Bills, SSBs, money market funds.
Explore the appeal of government bonds and money market funds. Gain insights into the recent surge in gold prices and the potential benefits of including gold in your portfolio. Learn about UCITS ETFs and strategies for wealth growth in today's uncertain economic climate.
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25:24
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MAY 10, 2024
10/05/24 - Money and Me: Will Gold continue to outperform in 2024?According to the World Gold Council, gold ended 2023 as one of the best performing assets, with prices rising 15% to reach US$2,078/oz, the highest annual close on record! Can they continue this trajectory to the end of 2024? And how can investors use gold as a portfolio diversifier and potential hedge against inflation?
Michelle Martin in conversation with Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist & SPDR Gold Sales Specialist, State Street Global Advisors SPDR to find out the answers.
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MAY 9, 2024
09/05/24 - Money and Me: Insights from Berkshire Hathaway's Annual MeetingIn this episode of Money and Me, we delve into the insights gleaned from Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, famously known as the "Woodstock for Capitalists," with special guest Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, who traveled over 60 hours in total to attend the event.
Willie and Michelle Martin discuss key takeaways from Warren Buffett's musings, including Berkshire's trimming of its Apple stake, the growing cash hoard, Buffett's views on artificial intelligence, and opportunities within the American economy. Listeners gain valuable insights into Buffett's investment philosophy during uncertain times and how it applies to navigating the stock market; Greg Abel, Buffett's potential successor, and a comprehensive overview of Berkshire Hathaway's future direction.
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MAY 6, 2024
06/05/24 - Money and Me: Options Trading and high-probability momentsSimon Ree, founder of the Tao of Trading demystifies some of the key terms of options trading, and takes on the question; what do we need to know about trading options in today's market in this conversation with Michelle Martin
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MAY 3, 2024
03/05/24 - Money and Me: How this 34 year old went from BTO to her dream landed propertyHow did Germaine Chow go from a HDB flat that cost $447k to owning multiple properties here and in the UK? In a word - leverage. The CEO and co-founder of I Quadrant shares practical strategies we can use in today's Singapore market to grow our wealth in the property market using smart thinking with ROI, value, risk and TDSR management in this conversation with Michelle Martin.
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MAY 2, 2024
02/05/24 - Money and Me: What does TikTok's forced sale mean for investors?A tool of Chinese influence? Shutdown vs sale? What does the US forcing Bytedance to sell an app signal of the decoupling between US and China and its economic implications? Meanwhile China is bucking the sell-or-ban approach with Tesla and Baidu - why? And at 100 is it time to retire the notion of mutual funds? Michelle Martin finds out with Arun Pai from the investment team at Monk's Hill Ventures.
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24:04
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APR 30, 2024
30/04/24 - Money and Me: 5 things to know before you start investing today!According to a 2023 study by Fidelity, 60 percent of women invest in the stock market, up from just 44 percent in 2018! But what else can be done to close the gender investment gap and empower more women to invest? Michelle Martin invites Kelly Chai, Vice President, Citco Fund Service to discuss the 5 key areas that aspiring investors need to know today.
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APR 30, 2024
30/04/24 - Money and Me: What does the recent Bitcoin halving mean for Asia?Diederik van Wersch, Regional Director, ASEAN and Hong Kong, global blockchain data platform Chainalysis, talks about Bitcoin's price action before and after the halving, Asia's adoption trends, and if a crypto spring could take root in Asia in this conversation with Michelle Martin.
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