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.
AUG 3, 2022
03/08/22 - Money and Me: A new bull market or false hopes?Despite the US economy being in quite the lurch, investors have their eyes on last Thursday's and Friday's market rally. Is this a sign that the worst is over and now is the time to get back into the stock market? Michelle Martin invites Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University to share his opinion on his market outlook and his recommendations to investors in these uncertain times.
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AUG 2, 2022
02/08/22 - Money and Me: Mid-year reflections from a finance pro"Enough is always elusive - when you reach it, you're not the same person you were when you first decided where your line was" Investors have all sorts of different motivations and aspirations driving them and sometimes it's important for us to pause and take stock of our financial portfolios and personal lives. Michelle Martin invites seasoned investor Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to share his mid-year reflections on how stormy markets and personal family milestones will shape his approach moving forward.
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AUG 1, 2022
01/08/22 - Money and Me: How to talk to family with money in the middleMoney is often at the heart of family conflicts and few may be equipped to deal with the difficult conversations that may arise due to financial troubles. How can you improve your ability to hold conversations about money? Michelle Martin invites Mrs Sarojini Padmanathan, from the Alliance for Action to Strengthen Marriages and Family Relationships (AFAM) to reframe family conversations about money and help families navigate this thorny issue.
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JUL 29, 2022
29/07/22 - Money & Me: How YouTrip expanded to B2B services amidst the COVID crisisWith their main revenue stream being so travel dependent, how did YouTrip, Southeast Asia’s leading multi-currency neobank, not only survive the global lockdowns but even plan their expansion? Melissa Hyak speaks to Caecilia Chu, CEO, YouTrip to find out about YouTrip's latest launching of their new B2B platform, YouBiz, and about YouTrip's business model.
This interview is part of a special collaboration with the Peak Magazine's Next Gen Leader's series
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JUL 28, 2022
28/07/22 - Money & Me: From Banking to Baking - What it takes to turn passion into a careerWould you risk it all and give up a well-paying stable career in Finance to try and pursue your passion? Well, the siblings Lena Chan, Co-founder & Pastry Chef, Mad About Sucre and Eric Chan, Co-founder, Mad About Sucre did just that, opening their gourmet restaurant. Lena even went one step further, flying to Paris to hone her craft at Cordon Bleu. Melissa Hyak speaks to them to find out more about their incredible career switch and how they managed to distinguish Mad About Sucre from the rest.
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JUL 25, 2022
25/07/22 - Money and Me: Planning for our mortgage loans in this inflationary environmentOne of the most prominent areas where the rising interest rates can be felt here in Singapore is with home mortgage loans. Michelle Martin invites Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities as he breaks down the relative pros and cons of fixed vs floating rate mortgages now and how much we should be spending on your mortgage as a part of your finances.
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JUL 20, 2022
20/07/22 - Money and Me: Investing in Asia's first-ever Whisky Cask FundTo those looking to dabble in whisky investments, you’re in luck as Whisky Cask Club has launched Asia’s first-ever Whisky Cask Fund here in Singapore! It offers accredited investors an alternative investment instrument and powerful portfolio diversification with low correlation to traditional asset classes. Alexander Knight, CEO & Co-Founder, Whisky Cask Club joins Melissa Hyakas they discuss how the Whiskey Cask Fund can help generate upside potential for investors and what its future outlook looks like.
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JUL 19, 2022
19/07/22 - Money and Me: Revolutionizing the home rental experience in Southeast AsiaWith short-term options that allow renters to experience the space before committing to it and a platform that streamlines the process for renters and landlords alike, it's no surprise that Cove is revolutionizing the rental scene here in Singapore! Sophie Jokelson, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Cove joins Melissa Hyak as they discuss some of the financial challenges faced by Singaporeans when renting a home and the role Cove plays in kick-starting the changes in rental culture in Southeast Asia.
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JUL 18, 2022
18/07/22 - Money and Me: REIT picking in an inflationary environmentFor the first half of 2022, the iEdge S-Reit Index has displayed strong resilience, generating flat total returns. In fact during the period, the S-Reits and property trusts sector in Singapore saw S$359 million of net institutional outflows and S$447 million of net retail inflows. Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor joins Melissa Hyak on Money and Me as they discuss his 2H2022 outlook for Singapore REITs and what investors should know when REIT picking in this inflationary environment.
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JUL 8, 2022
08/07/22 - Money and Me: Do investors have an appetite for alternative meat?Global alternative protein investment surged 60% up to $5 billion last year, but what is the picture like in Asia? We take a closer look at the alternative protein market with Dr. Andy Kusumo, founder and CEO of Dynamic Foodco which will launch its plant based chicken alternative, Dynameat later this year in Singapore.
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