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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What if the biggest investing opportunities aren't hidden stocks - but companies everyone thinks they already understand?

In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder of The Smart Investor, reveals three growth stocks that may remain surprisingly underappreciated:

Chin shares lessons from nearly a decade of owning and following the companies offering a long-term investor's perspective on innovation, leadership and competitive advantage.

The conversation uncovers why investors often focus too heavily on financial metrics while overlooking the cultural and organisational strengths that create enduring business success.

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Why are so many women misunderstood, misdiagnosed or unsupported during key life transitions - and what is the cost to employers?

This episode explores why menopause and other midlife health challenges are becoming critical issues for countries and business leader as older workforces become more predominant.

Grace Oh, founder of SOL (Spring of Life) and former top-ranked equity analyst, discusses why organisations that invest in women's health gain a competitive advantage in attracting, retaining and developing talent in this conversation with Michelle Martin.

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Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode brings together Willie Keng of Dividend Titan and Paul Chew of Phillip Securities for a high-stakes debate on some of the market's biggest investment questions.

Has Singtel transformed itself from a steady telco into a compelling AI and digital infrastructure play, or has the market already priced in the good news?

Is DBS still Singapore's crown jewel, or are investors paying too much for quality after a decade of stellar returns?

The bulls and bears clash over whether Singapore REITs are finally back, whether the STI's best years still lie ahead, and whether investors should stick with the Magnificent Seven or start looking elsewhere.

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The conversation begins with Elite UK REIT's inclusion under the CPF Investment Scheme and what that means for CPF investors.

Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director, examines whether yields, lower interest rate expectations and valuations are creating a compelling opportunity.

We also examine why industrial REITs continue to demonstrate resilience and the return of acquisition activity across the REIT sector.

What are the S-REIT subsectors best positioned for growth?

What risks investors should continue to monitor when thinking of investing in S-REITs with their CPF OA funds?

Guest: Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director.

Hosted by Michelle Martin.

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As AI investment accelerates, we explore how retail investors can capitalise on capital flowing away from software toward the infrastructure powering the revolution.

Arun Pai, Partner at Monk's Hill Ventures, shares his investment guiding stars and weighs in on whether retail investors are already late to the AI semiconductor trade.

Michelle and Arun also examine SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, unprecedented investor demand, and whether Starlink could ultimately become more valuable than the rocket business itself.

Plus, could Alibaba become the contrarian AI trade of the next decade?

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Many Singaporeans are paying less for health insurance this year.

The question is: what are they giving up?

Major changes to IP riders are reshaping the healthcare insurance landscape.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why rider premiums are falling sharply, what policyholders are giving up in exchange.

Guest Chan Wai Kit, Executive Director of the Life Insurance Association Singapore, explains what the changes mean in practice, who might benefit from switching, and tackles the issue of later upgrades.

Do lower premiums mean better value?

New riders can cost substantially less, but what will policyholders bear more of when claims arise?

Guest: Chan Wai Kit, Executive Director, Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA Singapore)

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