Money and Me: Decoding the CareShield Life Math
CareShield Life is changing - are you paying more or getting more value? Monthly benefits are stepping up 4% a year even as premiums rise for five years, so how should households plan cashflow? We unpack what the changes mean for you. We explore the hidden bills families don’t see coming and on the ground realities. When do private supplements make sense? What will help with inflation? All explained in plain money terms - hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Syys 21min
Market View: Taxis, Tech & Tough Times — Comfort’s Big Grab, F&B Fallout, and a MetaOptics Debut
Singapore’s streets are shifting - Prive is no more, taxis consolidate, and chips are getting their Catalist moment. ComfortDelGro snaps up the rest of CityCab as investors cheer and ST Engineering slips, raising questions on fares and competition. F&B and cinema pain deepens with Prive’s shutdown and Cathay Cineplex’s exit - are costs or consumer fatigue to blame? A homegrown bright spot: MetaOptics eyes a listing with meta-lenses made on semiconductor lines, but profits remain a work in progress. UP or DOWN rolls through Alibaba, Xpeng, Sembcorp, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Gold for the market’s telltale themes. All this and the latest STI movers - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Syys 25min
Read: Holding the Heavy Stuff by Ben Sedley
Can we stop fighting our painful emotions and instead learn to hold them with calm curiosity? Hosted by Michelle Martin, today’s episode explores a new self-help book with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) at its core. Written by psychologist Ben Sedley, the book helps readers understand why treating yourself with compassion can be more powerful than chasing positivity. We dive into the book Holding the Heavy Stuff and its lessons for managing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and even chronic pain. Learn how ACT differs from mindfulness while helping us connect with our values and take meaningful action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Syys 22min
Money and Me: What's reinsurance and why it matters?
Heard of the reinsurance market? On Money and Me, Kenrick Law, Chair, Singapore Reinsurers’ Association speaks with Michelle Martin to discuss how the field is evolving and why Singaporeans may want to consider a career in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Syys 12min
Market View: iFast, Intraco, Q&M Dental and the Week’s Big Market Moves
Which directors are buying, and what does it mean for the market? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View dives into insider moves and broker calls. We spotlight iFast, Intraco, Q&M Dental, Info-Tech Systems, and OCBC’s bullish call. US markets are shut for Labor Day, but September’s volatility looms large. Locally, Jardine Matheson and Keppel surged while Genting Singapore and ST Engineering lagged. And for our “Last Word,” Spielberg’s Jaws still has bite, 50 years on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Syys 25min
Read: Ismail Gafoor on self-worth, money and success
He looks at numbers differently. They tell him stories. How did this self-made CEO build his billion-dollar property empire? Ismail Gafoor, Co-founder and Executive Chair of PropNex, shares his journey in his new book I Am Not Good Enough. From early self-doubt to leading Singapore’s largest listed real estate agency, his story blends memoir with corporate history. He talks about regrets, resilience, and why turning failure around, is among his strengths. We also hear his views on wealth, debt, and whether the property route is still the Singapore dream. All this and more, hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Elo 25min
Market View: Buffett, BYD, and the Bulls
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is doubling down on Japan’s trading houses — but what does the Oracle of Omaha see that others might miss? Tech stocks continue to power Wall Street, lifting indices to fresh highs. It’s our daily game of UP or DOWN: Meituan, Didi, Tesla vs BYD, Geo Energy, GuocoLand, and Pop Mart. Plus, a check on the Straits Times Index, with Thai Bev leading and Genting Singapore dragging.And for our Last Word: Cadillac speeds into Formula 1 with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas at the wheel. All this and more, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Elo 17min
Money and Me: What investors need to know about the chip wars and the blind box frenzy
Nvidia smashes earnings with US$26 billion in revenue, but markets still sell the stock — what does that tell us about investor nerves around AI? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into Washington’s extraordinary 10% equity stake in Intel, what it signals for the future of strategic industries, and how subsidies and politics are reshaping valuations. We also explore the global chip war — from U.S. subsidies to China’s AI push and Japan’s resurgence — and what it means for investors in Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and TSMC. Then, we turn to consumer psychology, as Pop Mart’s Labubu blind box mania grips China even amid regulatory warnings. Are blind boxes a fad, a bubble, or a deep cultural trend? Guest Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious, joins with sharp insights for investors navigating tech, politics, and pop culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Elo 15min
