In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, Tim Phillips, founder of TimTalksMoney, explores whether new lower-cost global ETFs genuinely challenge VWRA or whether fund size, liquidity and tracking matter more than headline fees.

We examine why institutional investors are pouring back into Singapore equities and whether record-high prices for DBS, OCBC and UOB still leave room for further gains.

The conversation also tackles one of the year's biggest investor dilemmas: should you rebalance after a volatile first half of 2026, or stay the course?

Beyond Singapore, we assess whether Hong Kong dividend stalwarts like CLP Holdings, BOC Hong Kong and MTR offer attractive diversification alongside local banks and REITs.

Finally, we discuss where CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust and Frasers Centrepoint Trust fit into an income portfolio and the key market catalysts investors should watch through the rest of 2026.

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Has the first half of 2026 quietly rewritten the investing playbook?

Markets have climbed despite geopolitical tensions, sticky interest rates and lofty valuations - but is the rally becoming broader and more durable?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this investor debate brings together Arun Pai, Partner of Monk's Hill Ventures and Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth to challenge conventional wisdom on where opportunities - and risks - lie for the rest of the year.

From sectors to avoid to markets worth buying, the duo shares their highest-conviction ideas in a rapid-fire showdown.

If you're wondering whether your portfolio is still positioned for what's next, this episode offers fresh perspectives to help shape your second-half strategy.

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Are Singapore REITs entering a new era where management decisions matter more than interest rates?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores four of the biggest REIT stories shaping the market - from resilient industrial assets to bold acquisitions and strategic divestments.

We examine why industrial REITs continue to outperform, whether OUE REIT's S$500 million sale of Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is smart capital recycling, and if CapitaLand Ascendas REIT is buying logistics assets at the right point in the cycle.

We also unpack the debate surrounding CICT's S$3.9 billion acquisition of Paragon and what investors should look for when evaluating landmark REIT transactions.

Companies discussed: CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT), OUE REIT, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR), Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Paragon.

Whether you're investing for income or long-term growth, discover how to assess acquisitions, divestments, DPU accretion and management execution beyond the headlines.

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Whether you're planning your next move or building long-term wealth, discover why location, affordability, liquidity and holding power matter more than ever.

Singapore's property market is entering a new phase where asset progression requires far more than simply upgrading from an HDB flat to a condominium.

How can we separate genuine investment opportunities from new-launch hype, and why could the URA Master Plan could become one of an investor's most valuable tools?

We also examine how AI could reshape demand for office space, creating winners and losers across commercial real estate.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, with Ivan Cai, Chairman of Crestbrick, this episode offers a practical framework for homeowners and investors navigating Singapore's changing property landscape.

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Has Singapore's property ladder fundamentally changed?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores whether the long-held path from HDB flat to private property is becoming harder to climb.

Michelle speaks with Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, about new research suggesting Singapore's private housing market is increasingly decoupling from the HDB market.

They examine who is buying private homes today, why buyer profiles are changing, and what that means for aspiring upgraders, investors and first-time buyers.

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We have some great real world role-models today to help women ensure they do not outlive their retirement savings.

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Grace Tay, Associate Director at Finexis Advisory, they discuss practical tips women can rely on to protect their futures and even retire earlier than planned!

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What happens to your money, your home, and your medical care if one day you can't speak for yourself?

In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, lawyer and Certificate Issuer Kwok-Chern Yew Tee unpacks the Lasting Power of Attorney - the document that decides who steps in when you can't.

With LPA Form 1 application fees now waived for Singapore citizens, the biggest excuse has quietly disappeared. Yet most people under 50 still have not filed this assuming it's a concern for old age.

Hear real cases that show why filling this could be the smartest money move you make for yourself while you can.

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Hosted by Michelle Martin.

A recent case of a self-employed Singaporean amassing more than S$1.2 million in CPF savings challenges conventional wisdom about retirement planning outside traditional employment.

Charmayne Seah, Manager, Self-Employed Collections at CPF Board and Michelle Martin discuss how CPF works differently for self-employed persons and platform workers, and why understanding those differences matters.

Whether you're a freelancer, gig worker, business owner or side hustler, discover the small actions today that could make a significant difference to your retirement tomorrow.

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