Your Money with Michelle Martin

Money and Me: Dubai Dreams or Global Reality? Buying Property Overseas Without the Regret

Should you buy where the locals live when thinking about buying overseas property investment? Zero tax, double-digit yields and glossy brochures - but is overseas property really the opportunity Singapore investors think it is? On Money and Me, Michelle Martin speaks with Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, about what Singaporeans truly need to know before buying property overseas. They unpack global sentiment heading into 2026, how strong SGD shifts the equation, and what realistic capital commitments look like beyond marketing headlines. From Dubai’s growth story to Japan’s cash-flow appeal, and the tax-heavy realities of the US , this episode breaks down opportunity versus illusion. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Code Red for AI? Oracle’s Shock, Broadcom’s Paradox and Singapore’s Property Plays

Wall Street hits record highs - but one AI stock just triggered a brutal reality check. US markets rally even as fears of an AI bubble intensify, after Oracle plunges on weak earnings and heavy debt taken on to fund its AI ambitions. Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack why Oracle’s so-called “Code Red” moment has investors questioning the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending, especially with OpenAI as a key client. They also turn to Broadcom, where booming AI chip sales fail to lift the stock, raising fresh questions about valuation, expectations and sentiment. Back home, DBS turns bullish on Singapore developers, lifting targets for CDL, UOL and GuocoLand - but are the buy calls justified? In UP or DOWN, fists fly at PDD during a China audit, Hongkong Land and Keppel REIT reshuffle MBFC, Seatrium lands a major green-energy contract, and noodle maker Leong Guan debuts strong. Plus, Disney’s billion-dollar bet on OpenAI sparks a lighter question on which iconic characters could soon come alive in AI - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: The IP Rider Shake-Up - Pay Less Now, Risk More Later?

We attend to your health insurance wallet today. New IP rider rules mean deductibles are no longer covered and annual co-payments double to S$6,000. Premiums may fall by about 30 percent - but smaller procedures could now hit your cash flow harder. We break down who benefits, who loses, and how these changes affect younger adults, retirees and those with chronic conditions. Through case studies, we examine whether to stay on old riders or switch to the new regime. Expert guidance with guest Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, hosted by Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Walmart’s Nasdaq Leap, Spotify vs YouTube, Jardine’s Mandarin Move, and LMIRT’s Cash Call

Walmart ditches Wall Street tradition and makes a surprise leap into tech territory. Walmart shifts its stock listing from the NYSE to the Nasdaq as it deepens its push into AI, automation and e-commerce. We explore how ultra-pure water companies are quietly becoming critical players in the global chip supply chain alongside names like Nvidia. Markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s next rate move as investors weigh inflation, growth and the outlook for 2026. In UP or DOWN, we size up Spotify vs YouTube, Jardine Matheson’s Mandarin Oriental move, YZJ Maritime, Centurion REIT and LMIRT’s rights issue. All this and more, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Your Medical Bill Is About to Change - What the New Shield Plan Rules Really Mean

From April 2026, new Integrated Shield Plan riders will no longer cover deductibles, and your annual out-of-pocket cap doubles to S$6,000 under the latest Ministry of Health overhaul. Premiums are expected to drop by about 30%, as policymakers push patients to shoulder more costs to cool the runaway private healthcare inflation. We break down what’s changing, what stays, and how to plan your medical sinking fund with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities - all hosted by Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.