Your Money with Michelle Martin

READ: Work Like a Monk — Ancient Stillness for a Modern Working Mind

Can a 2,500-year-old monastic tradition teach us how to work and live better today? In this episode hosted by Michelle Martin, Shoukei Matsumoto - Pure Land Buddhist monk, Harvard-trained thinker, author and Japan’s first secular monk-blogger - joins us to explore his upcoming book Work Like a Monk. We unpack the profound link between outer order and inner clarity, and why cleaning is both a practice and a cognitive reset. Shoukei reveals how imagined East–West conversations illuminate burnout, and how ancient guidance speaks to modern productivity. We explore how to cultivate a “good ancestor” mindset with a long-view, and why what happens after you read a book is what can matter most. A spacious, thoughtful dialogue for those seeking a calmer mind, a cleaner life, and a wiser way of working. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Singapore’s Next Growth Hubs - What URA’s Master Plan Really Means for Investors

Singapore’s urban map is being rewritten — but what does that mean for your money? In this episode hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack the newly gazetted URA Master Plan 2025 and what decentralisation, regional hubs, and mixed-use districts mean for long-term value. CapitaLand Development (Singapore) CEO Ronald Tay joins us to reveal how CLD is interpreting national policy into real projects shaping innovation clusters and new residential communities like LyndenWoods. We explore why Science Park is finally ready for homes, who the first-mover buyers really are, and how mixed-use hubs may shift investor thinking beyond the traditional core. From Jurong Lake District to Punggol Digital District, we examine where the next wave of growth corridors could emerge. If the future of appreciation lies outside the CBD, this is the roadmap investors need to hear. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: REIT Rebound, Japan’s Jolt & the Rise of the Kidult Economy

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View tracks the surge in the iEdge S-REIT Index and analyst calls on Lendlease Global Commercial REIT, Keppel REIT, Keppel DC REIT and Manulife US REIT. We break down why U.S. markets slipped after a shock move from the Bank of Japan, and whether investor nerves will persist. In UP or DOWN today: Shopify, China Vanke, Nvidia, ASX and Marco Polo Marine. We check in on the STI, with movers including Hongkong Land, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Keppel DC REIT. And in the Last Word - the booming global “kidult” economy where Lego, Jellycat, Hot Wheels and Pop Mart are rewriting the future of play. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Smart Single Planning for retirement

Money and Me dives into the latest AIA Live Better Study to uncover why singles — especially single women — face a uniquely challenging retirement landscape. Discover why optimism is lower for singles, even as aspirations for purpose-filled later years rise. We break down the biggest worries: rising living costs, lack of caregiving support, and the risk of social isolation. Unpack practical strategies for financial security, emotional well-being, and building strong support networks. How can shingles start to design a connected, empowered future by acting today? — hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Lam Hui Min, Head of Customer Propositions & Insights Strategy, AIA Singapore See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Cyberflop & December Market Bulls

Tesla’s Cybertruck flops on its second birthday, with sales plunging over 40% as delays, recalls and a sky-high price tag derail the hype. US markets head into December on bullish momentum, with Broadcom, JPMorgan and Russell-2000 standouts to watch. Ryan breaks down Wall Street’s December track record and the stocks CNBC Pro says could rally into year-end. DBS, SGX and OCBC enter the spotlight as JPMorgan’s overweight call turns heads in Singapore. Our UP or DOWN game covers Airbus, Palantir, Straco and SingTel after a week of share buybacks and corporate moves. A fast, fiery sprint through the biggest global and Singapore market movers—hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.