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 20, 2025
20/06/25 - Money and Me: Should You Lock in CPF’s 4% Rate?Is your CPF money working hard enough for your future?
Michelle Martin finds out what the 4% SMRA rate really means for your retirement goals.
Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, breaks down how this rate is calculated and what it means in today’s market.
Should you transfer funds from your Ordinary Account to your Special Account now?
How do CPF options compare with SSBs, T-bills, and fixed deposits?
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JUN 19, 2025
19/06/25 - Money and Me: Less miles on these credit cards: smart credit card hacksIf you've been dismayed at the changes to your mile earn rates on your credit cards, we have you covered with credit card strategies to spend smarter.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, this episode unpacks recent cuts to high miles-per-dollar credit cards and what savvy Singaporeans can do now.
We ask: is the ultra-pricey Amex Platinum worth it or just hype?
Plus, we explore Grab and Sea Limited and what investors are talking about with the two tech titans.
Discover hidden credit card pitfalls, smarter strategies, and why investors are watching these tech giants closely.
If you are chasing points and gains, this episode is for you.
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JUN 18, 2025
18/06/25 - Money and Me: Plan for Children's Uni and Boost your Retirement Funds?How much does it really cost to send your child to uni - whether local or overseas?
How will you fund this without compromising the build up of your retirement funds?
Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, says its possible to do both strategically.
He explains why the shift from ownership to consumption changes how we plan for education.
Instead of sinking funds into non-recoverable expenses, invest in appreciating assets.
Hear his bold take on building generational wealth—without a traditional university fund.
A thought-provoking episode hosted by Michelle Martin.
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JUN 17, 2025
17/06/25 - Money and Me: Global Bonds Break Out of the MoldA rising tide of uncertainty is pushing investors out of the long end of the U.S. bond curve.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores what surging 30-year Treasury yields mean for your portfolio.
Cheng Chye Hsern of Providend joins to break down the impact of Trump's fiscal policies and slower Fed cuts.
What’s the playbook if yields stay high?
Is it time to rethink your S&P 500 exposure?
And are non-U.S. markets ready to lead the way into late 2025?
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JUN 16, 2025
16/06/25 - Money and Me: REITs Among Upcoming IPO's and what you need to knowCould 2025 be the year Singapore's REIT market regains its shine?
With Centurion gearing up for a REIT IPO backed by worker and student housing, Keppel DC REIT reclaiming a spot on the STI, and Singapore office REITs posting resilient Q1 numbers, the landscape is shifting fast.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director, this episode explores what’s hot, what’s risky, and whether investor appetite can absorb a new wave of IPOs in an already liquidity-sensitive market.
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JUN 13, 2025
13/06/25 - Money and Me: Is Crytpo's Most popular asset sprinting ahead in Asia?Could Hong Kong’s stablecoin push set the tone for a digital currency shakeup across Asia?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Chengyi Ong, Head of Policy for APAC at Chainalysis, this episode unpacks the implications of Hong Kong’s newly passed Stablecoins Bill.
We explore why local stablecoins matter, their role in payments, trading, and FX.
Can digital USD stablecoins coexist with domestic ones or will one dominate?
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JUN 12, 2025
12/06/25 - Money and Me: What do markets crave more than certainty? A tradeable Trump pattern.Tacos, Tariffs, and Treasury Twists are at the forefront of today's show.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Arun Pai of Monk’s Hill Ventures, this episode dives into the rise of the “TACO” trade, the real weight behind Trump’s rare earths “deal” with China, and whether the latest US-China trade deal is calming markets.
Why are traders hyper-focused on the 30-year bond auction?
Could Scott Bessent as Fed Chair shift everything we know about rates?
From volatility plays to Fed succession stakes, Michelle and Arun unpack what’s shaping investor psychology right now.
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JUN 9, 2025
09/06/25 - Money and Me: Tariffs, TACO Trades, and the $2 Trillion QuestionIs it wise to bet on a president backing down? Markets seem to think so.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, we unpack the viral TACO trade, why July 8 looms large for investors, and what the “revenge tax” in Section 899 might mean for global capital.
We examine how policy posturing is morphing into fiscal weaponry.
Could U.S. tariffs on the EU trigger ripple effects in the dollar and stock markets?
And what’s really at stake as China courts Europe while Washington sharpens its economic tools?
This episode dives deep into policy, perception, and the politics of risk.
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JUN 6, 2025
06/06/25 - Money and Me: Tariffs and YouWhat do tariffs have to do with your next Shein haul or Temu gadget?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode unpacks how U.S. trade policy is driving ripple effects through Singapore’s consumer prices, Chinese e-commerce platforms, and Asia’s startup IPO ambitions.
Bhavik Vashi, Managing Director at Carta, joins to explore what investors should be watching, and whether Southeast Asia could emerge as the next innovation hub.
From tariffs to tech dreams, get ready to follow the money.
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JUN 5, 2025
05/06/25 - Money and Me: Trade Turbulence, Tariffs & Tactics with Cameron SystermansIs the global economy at an inflection point?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into the implications of rising tariffs, shifting inflation patterns, and structural changes in China and Japan with Cameron Systermans, Head of Multi Asset Asia at Mercer.
Could protectionism be a blind spot for markets?
How might Japan's re-emergence from deflation shape asset strategy?
We unpack the risks of a U.S. recession, the strategic implications for Asia, and the outlook for the U.S. dollar.
Discover the top investment considerations for navigating Asia’s evolving macro environment.
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