Money and Me: How to get started investing in the UK housing market
No ADB on her second property, areas that are coming into "regeneration" and interest-only mortgages are part of the reason this investor has gone from 1 - 15 properties in the UK. While she first bought her first UK property six years ago, what are interest rates for bank loans like in 2025? How much cash would you need to put down for a loan as a Singaporean? How can one identify current areas where demand is outstripping supply for rental properties? Is student accommodation a challenging or lucrative sector? With the Bank of England's quarter point rate cut providing some consumer confidence in a challenging economy, is now a good time to think about investing in the UK? Find out with Michelle Martin and her guest Germaine Chow, Co-founder, I Quadrant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Feb 25min
Scam Alert: Someone tried a scam on me
Michelle Martin shares how she avoided being scammed over the phone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Feb 2min
Market View: Singapore Airlines, Genting Singapore, Alibaba, Ant Group, Walmart, Rivian, Shake Shack, Amazon, Seatrium, StarHub, SingPost, Wilmar, Far East Hospitality Trust, CapitaLand Investment, Sembcorp Industries, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they dive into Singapore Airlines’ record revenues and Genting Singapore’s profit slump. Discover Alibaba’s impressive rebound and Ant Group’s massive profit surge. Hear how Walmart, Rivian, and Shake Shack are faring in the US markets. Plus, Michelle and Ryan unpack local market movers, including Seatrium’s return to profitability and Far East Hospitality Trust’s new hotel acquisition in Japan. Stay tuned for all the key market insights!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Feb 25min
Money and Me: $600k or $1 million needed to retire?
How much do you really need to be able to spend with ease when you retire? $600 thousand or $1 million dollars? What if the answer was much less? Michelle Martin speaks with Invest Editor at the Straits Times Tan Ooi Boon to find out more about the reality of achievable retirement and how to think your way to that monthly spend for a happy retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Feb 18min
Market View: Prime US REIT, Manulife US REIT, United Hampshire US REIT, Sasseur REIT, Microsoft, Apple, Tesla, Palantir, Nikola, SingTel, Grab, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, DBS, OCBC, Wilmar International
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, as both break down Asia-Pacific markets, which have been trading lower amid US tariff concerns. Dive into REIT Watch with a focus on Prime US REIT, Manulife US REIT, United Hampshire US REIT, and Sasseur REIT. Explore tech headlines from Microsoft’s quantum chip to Apple’s new ( and cheaper) iPhone 16e. Get updates on Tesla, Palantir, Nikola, SingTel, Grab, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, DBS, OCBC, and Wilmar International. Plus, discover Singapore’s Straits Times Index performance and end with a taste of Bon Broth by Chef Andre Chiang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Feb 25min
Money and Me: What to consider when investing at All-Time Highs & Korea’s Noodle Boom
As markets hit record highs, should investors buy now or wait for a pullback? What do the historical numbers say about the probability of pullbacks? Are there ETF's that do well when markets reach ATH's? Meanwhile, Samyang Foods’ spicy noodles are heating up, but South Korea’s stock market is struggling. What lessons can investors learn from this divergence? Plus, strategies for investing at all-time highs and overcoming market fear. Hosted by Michelle Martin with her guest, Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Feb 25min
Market View: UOB, DBS, OCBC, Baidu, Intel, Nike, Parkson Retail Asia, mm2 Asia, ST Engineering, Hong Kong Land, and Captain America’s Box Office Battle
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific indices are trading mixed as investors react to the RBA’s first rate cut in four years. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks UOB’s record-breaking earnings, its $2 billion share buyback, and Singapore’s 2025 budget. Intel jumps on takeover rumors, while Nike soars on a partnership with Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS. Plus, STI hits an all-time high - what’s driving the rally? And finally, a look at Captain America: Brave New World’s box office debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Feb 21min
Money and Me: CPF Special Account Closure, Retirement Planning, and Investment Strategies with Kenny Loh
Has your CPF account closed already because you turned 55 this year? Join Michelle Martin as she dissects how to make your CPF work for you when you turn 55. Should you keep your money in the 2.5% earning OA or move what you can to the RA for long-term 4%? What are the pros and cons of investing with your OA after age 55 either through CPF or in the open market? If liquidity of your CPF funds are your primary concern, what are your choices and what are the risks associated with each choice? Join Michelle and her guest Kenny Loh, Independent Financial Advisor to understand what happens when you turn 55 with your CPF and discover strategies and options to turning your hard earned CPF monies into income for the long-term. How can you use your monies to purchase T-bills, dividend stocks, and annuities? What interest could you get with different asset classes based on today's market. Plus, get smart insights into tax considerations, liquidity needs, and long-term retirement planning strategies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Feb 22min
