Money and Me

Join Michelle Martin and her guest Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney.com for a deep-dive into how to build an optimally diversified ETF portfolio. Also, explore a host of ETF's including the Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF. Dive into strategies for diversifying your ETF portfolio without overdoing it. And what is the key difference investing in US ETF's vs a UCIT's ETF that matters to Singaporean investors? Get insights into Nvidia's meteoric rise and future prospects, and explore potential alternatives amid the AI boom. Plus, Tim shares his top money tip for us today which could mean you enjoy your coffee with greater ease.

Michelle Martin and guest Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, delve into the intricacies of CPF LIFE. Discover how CPF LIFE works, and learn strategies to maximize payouts. Explore the risks retirees face and how to mitigate them so your silver years are comfortable. Compare CPF LIFE with other annuities, and get the checklist on how to decide on the best CPF LIFE plan for your needs. Whether it's topping up your RA or deciding on a payout strategy, we have the expert insights to help you navigate your retirement planning today.

In Singapore, authorities have advised people not to touch or feed wild birds as a precaution against Avian Flu or H5N1. There have been no cases here so far. Australia however, has reported its first human case of avian influenza. It was the first instance of detection of the H5N1 strain in a person or animal in the country. The child who was severely unwell has since made a full recovery. To date, 7 poultry farms in Australia have been hit by the highly pathogenic avian influenza. The World Health Organisation (WHO) in June reported the first human casualty of the H5N2 strain of Bird Flu. The death took place in Mexico. In the US, top CDC officials have called for more testing of humans and animals. As chicken farms from the US to Australia  grapple with the fears of the spread of avian influenza, what does this mean for ASEAN meat stocks? Are chicken prices about to rise? Michelle Martin finds out with Alethia Capital's Nirgunan Tiruchelvam. 

In today's episode of "Money and Me," with Michelle Martin, we delve into the evolving landscape of the utilities sector amid soaring AI-driven energy demand. Swapnil Mishra, Founder of WealthZen joins the discussion - how is the surge in AI data centers transforming electricity consumption and what does this mean for utility investors? Discover the potential of a simple ETF said to be able to turn $500 a month into $1 million in around 23 years and explore the current state of office REITs - are prospects bleak? What does a turnaround hinge on? We also look at the different ways of investing in gold ETFs and what the latest from the Federal Reserve, why are the breaks on a quick easing cycle?

Amid the faltering confidence in China's market today, who is still buying China's equities and why? Beneath the tumultuous economic struggles, are there attractive opportunities to be found? Michelle Martin invites Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan to unravel the state of China's economy, how he values Chinese equities today, and 3 stock ideas that you might want to consider as part of your investment portfolio.

Michelle Martin invites Prateek Sanghi, SVP & Head of Visa Consulting & Analytics for Asia Pacific to give listeners an inside view of how Visa is innovating with AI, and driving AI adoption through partnerships. Both also discuss Asia Pacific's AI adoption and which regions seem to be ahead in the AI race.

Today, we delve into the outlook for Mapletree REITs amid challenging market conditions and leadership changes. We discuss the recent performance of Mapletree Logistics Trust and Mapletree Panasia Commercial Trust, investors' punishing responses and recent leadership changes.  Michelle and her guest Kenny Loh also examine the implications of Mapletree Anson's $775 million sale by MPACT. Then we travel to Singapore's "CBD of the east" and examine what the emptying of tenants mean for Singapore's ambitions to become a regional hub for MNC's and the possible impact of the vacancies at Changi Business Park on S-REITs. Guest: Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor

You don't have to pay to list to sell your flat and you can do so without an agent which means you could save on the agent's commission. What do you need to know as a buyer and seller about making the HDB resale flat work for you, whether you'd like to get the best possible price for your flat or get your hands on your dream resale HDB apartment at a price that is fair. How are prices set? How is the genuine intent of buyers and sellers pre-determined on this site? How is information about the flat's size or information about transacted prices fed into this site? Find out in this conversation between Michelle Martin and Ivan Cai, Founder and Head of Research, I Quadrant. 

Broaden your mind! You have a lot more than you think when it comes to wealth transfer. Don't forget that overseas brokerage account needs to liquidated? Then there are the issues of pets and perhaps that precious record collection. Ultimately wealth transfer is about your legacy, who do you want to benefit and why? Michelle Martin finds out more about wealth transfers with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities.

Now that the SEC has paved the way for applications from various exchanges to list eight different ether funds, what does this mean for Eth and the wider crypto market? Does this mark a change in sentiment from regulators? What is the relationship between Bitcoin and Eth? Now that we are a month in, what can we learn about how Bitcoin ETF's have impacted the last Bitcoin halving cycle? Michelle Martin finds out, in conversation with Lasanka Perera, founder and CEO of Independent Reserve.