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.
JUN 27, 2023
27/06/23 - Money and Me: How fairly compensated are you at work?According to Randstad's 2023 Salary and Bonus Expectations report, 53% of respondents who lived and worked in Singapore do not feel that they are fairly compensated for their work contributions.
So what does this signal to employers in terms of keeping talent? And how can employers making new hires this year effectively secure top talent? Dan Koh asks Jaya Dass, Managing Director of Permanent Recruitment in Asia Pacific at Randstad.
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JUN 26, 2023
26/06/23 - Money and Me: Here’s the answer to employee retention and healthier cash flowOn this episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh speaks to Kevin Fitzgerald, Managing Director, Asia, at Employment Hero about what businesses can do to support their employees through inflation without a raise, and how payroll providers can help businesses navigate economic challenges and better manage cash flow.
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JUN 23, 2023
23/06/23 - Money and Me: Are S-REITs in for a promising 2H2023?What does the recent US Fed’s interest rate decision and new economic projections mean for Singapore REITs? And are investors’ interests rotating from banks to the REITs sector?
Dan Koh unravels these questions and more with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor. They also discuss the attractiveness of REITs today and some signs of a turnaround that investors should be watching closely.
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JUN 22, 2023
22/06/23 - Money and Me: Why you should diversify your investment portfolio with alternative investments todayHow can the integration of alternative investments as part of an investor’s portfolio help reduce market volatility? And what opportunities can be found amidst the rise of alternative assets and luxury asset tokenization as an investment class in Southeast Asia? Dan Koh asks Benjamin Twoon, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Alta.
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JUN 21, 2023
21/06/23 - Money and Me: How Web 3.0 is revolutionising the concept of ownership in the digital spaceThe topic of ownership has often been a complicated one, especially during the internet's present phase. But that could soon be a problem of the past because one local company is utilising blockchain and related technologies to unlock, enhance and preserve the value of media and entertainment intellectual property.
So today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Raymond Chua, CEO, Marvion to find out everything you need to know about the Web 3.0 space, how Hybrid Digital Ownership Token (DOT) is improving the overall crypto ecosystem, and the untapped potential of the Web 2.0 and 3.0 space.
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JUN 20, 2023
20/06/23 - Money and Me: What it takes for CPF OA’s interest rate to break above 2.5%Unlike the CPF Special and MediSave Account, which will see an increase in interest rate to 4.01% per annum in the third quarter of this year, the Ordinary Account will remain unchanged at 2.5%. And that’s sparking debate on the need to further increase interest rates to fight inflation!
Joining Dan Koh on Money and Me, is Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to discuss the significance of the 0.01% increase in interest rates, the odds of the OA rates increasing, and if you should be topping up your CPF accounts or investing your money to beat inflation.
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JUN 19, 2023
19/06/23 - Money and Me: The dangers of being ‘Asset Rich, Cash Poor’How much are you willing to give up to live in a bungalow? For some, it might mean their retirement…
Did you know, there is a growing number of distressing predicaments today, faced by retirees who own million-dollar homes, but have insufficient cash savings to meet their living expenses? That’s a term that some of us may describe as ‘asset rich, cash poor’.
So today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to discuss how you can avoid the trap of being ‘asset rich, cash poor’, and finding the balance between growing our assets in the long run, while ensuring that we have sufficient cash flow in the short run to meet our financial commitments.
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JUN 16, 2023
16/06/23 - Money and Me: Should you jump in on the latest US market bull run?How did the overall economic outlook change in light of the US Fed’s latest policy decision? What’s fuelling the confidence of the US stock market even in the face of recession warnings or fresh monetary threats from Jerome Powell?
Dan Koh invites Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to break down the latest market reactions and what investors should make of the recent bull run. They alsofind out what’s driving interest in Japanese equities of late and how investors here should think about investing in Japan.
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JUN 14, 2023
14/06/23 - Money and Me: How to trade ETFs the right wayExchange-traded funds (ETFs) are widely known to provide broad-based market exposure and present one of the most cost-effective ways to start our investment journey. But given the evolution of the diversity and complexity of ETFs since its creation, it can certainly be challenging to navigate this complex market.
But fret not, because today on Money and Me, Dan Koh speaks to Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities about how to trade ETFs, the key factors to consider when picking an ETF and how you can effectively integrate them into your investment portfolio.
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JUN 13, 2023
13/06/23 - Money and Me: Build financial resilience in 5 easy stepsDo you have the ability to withstand life events that may significantly impact your income or assets? How financially resilient are you in the face of unforeseen circumstances?
On today’s episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Seow Kai Lun, Managing Editor, The Simple Sum to discuss the importance of financial resilience in this day and age, and the key pillars that can help you financially weather through any storm that life and the markets throw at you.
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