Your Money with Michelle Martin
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Your Money With Michelle Martin (9am - 12pm) It’s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.
JUL 15, 2025
15/07/25 - Money and Me: What is the Real Cost of an ILP?How much are you really paying in fees when you buy an ILP?
Michelle Martin and Tim Phillips from timtalksmoney.com dive into the high-stakes world of investment-linked policies.
Learn when ILPs fees quietly eat into your returns, and what the data says about their real costs.
LIA says ILP sales in Singapore surged 41% in 2024 to $2.3 billion — this conversation is more relevant than ever. Are Singaporeans walking into a fee trap?
Tim also breaks down why keeping insurance and investment separate could save you thousands in the long run.
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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JUL 15, 2025
15/07/25 - Market View: Spin-Off Buzz, REIT Moves and a Rising Sing DollarA potential $1.8 billion REIT listing is creating waves — is Centurion’s spin-off a game-changer?
NTT DC REIT’s debut draws 10x oversubscription, but did it deliver post-listing?
Michelle unpacks earnings momentum in the US: Netflix, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Seagate, and Progressive.
What does a stronger Sing dollar mean for your wallet?
Plus, STI hits a new high with movers like DFI Retail, UOL, and Venture Corp.
Hosted by Michelle Martin
Companies Mentioned Include: Centurion, NTT DC REIT, Netflix, Seagate Technology, Progressive, DFI Retail & Wilmar International.
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JUL 14, 2025
14/07/25 - Money and Me: The Private Property PausePrivate home sales plunge, prices stagnate—yet one new launch has had a warm reception.
Singapore’s property market cools in Q2 2025, with private home sales down over 66%.
HDB resale price growth slows while new supply looms from MND.
Yet CapitaLand’s LyndenWoods defies the downturn with a near sell-out launch.
Ivan Cai, CEO of Crestbrick, joins Michelle Martin to decode what it all means for investors.
Will interest rates, new stamp duties, and cooling measures shake up the second half of 2025?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode uncovers key strategies for buyers, sellers, and landlords.
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JUL 14, 2025
14/07/25 - Market View: Singapore’s Growth vs Global Headwinds, OCBC Shake-Up & NTT DC REIT DebutSingapore’s Q2 growth surprises—so why is momentum fading?
Michelle Martin unpacks OCBC’s leadership shift, NTT DC REIT’s hot listing, and FedEx’s robot deliveries.
Kraft Heinz considers a mega spinoff, Grab takes a downgrade, and Creative warns of losses.
Plus, how Trump’s tariff shockwaves may reshape global trade deals with Europe and Mexico.
The STI flirts with the 4,100 mark—how are SingTel and Yangzijiang faring?
Hosted by Michelle Martin
Companies Mentioned include:
OCBC, DBS, UOB, Great Eastern, NTT, BlackRock, Fidelity, FedEx, Mapletree Industrial Trust, JPMorgan, Citigroup, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs.
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JUL 10, 2025
10/07/25 - Money and Me: Retail Rebels, Tariffs & the AI Job ShuffleAre retail investors outmaneuvering the pros in Trump’s trade war?
Inflation expectations are cooling — but is it really a green light for markets?
IBM lays off 8,000 with AI, yet is growing headcount. What gives?
Michelle Martin dives deep into how AI is reshaping the workforce and what this means for investors.
She also unpacks market reactions to Trump’s new tariffs with Arun Pai of Monk’s Hill Ventures.
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JUL 10, 2025
10/07/25 - Market View: Temasek's Boom, Copper’s Charge & Netflix’s Anime AmbitionsA record-breaking run for Temasek, copper prices soar on Trump’s tariffs, and Netflix bets big on anime.
What does Temasek’s strategy tell us about smart investing?
Will copper’s surge reshape global supply chains?
And is NTT DC REIT Singapore’s next hot listing?
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break it all down. Companies featured include Temasek, DBS, SingTel, Freeport-McMoRan, Southern Copper, NTT, GIC, BlackRock, Fidelity, Nvidia, Meta, Merck, IHH Healthcare, SGX, UOL, and Netflix.
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Mind Matters: Burnout — when its more than a work problemCould burnout be closer than you think — even if you're just feeling “a little off”?
Join Michelle Martin in conversation with psychologist Haja Navaz of Sparkz Counselling as they unpack the nuances of burnout — from early signs to full-blown exhaustion.
Explore why some people remain resilient amid chaos, and how support systems, mindset, and lifestyle habits play critical roles.
They dive into family-induced burnout, caregiving challenges, and how social media can either heal or harm.
Whether you’re facing burnout or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Money and Me: Rethinking Fixed Income NowTake a closer look at a fixed income fund trusted by Singaporeans — with 90% of its investors based in Singapore.
What if fixed income isn’t just a defensive play — but a smart way to grow your wealth?
Michelle Martin sits down with Kylie Soh of Fullerton Fund Management to explore why short-to-medium-term rate strategies are gaining traction in today’s uncertain markets.
They break down the myths younger investors have about bonds, examine the appeal of the Fullerton Short Term Interest Rate Fund, and spotlight what active management brings to the table.
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Market View: Prime Time strategy , Tech giants rebootWhat if Prime Day beats Black Friday in sales for the first time ever?
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore Amazon’s bold 4-day shopping bonanza and how it's changing the e-commerce playbook.
They unpack IBM’s Power11 AI chips, and the tech giant’s strategic reboot.
Tune in for a sharp take on WeightWatchers, Shein, Grab, and local movers like SGX and ST Engineering.
Companies featured: Amazon, IBM, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, WeightWatchers, Shein, Grab, Great Eastern, Temasek’s Mapletree Investments, SGX, ST Engineering.
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24:05
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Money and Me: The Homeowner’s DilemmaIs it wiser to clear your mortgage early—or let your home loan work harder for you?
With Singapore’s Seller’s Stamp Duty now back at 2017 levels, investors and homeowners alike are reassessing their strategies.
Michelle Martin unpacks what the SSD changes mean for buyers, sellers, and the broader property market.
Guest Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, shares insights on whether leveraging or paying off a loan is the smarter move today.
Learn how inflation, interest rates, and safe leverage principles can impact your long-term wealth.
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