He was told borrowing could boost his retirement - instead it wiped out his peace of mind.

A real-life Singapore case shows how a retiree lost a large portion of his savings after taking loans to buy complex insurance-linked investments.

In this episode, we unpack why borrowing to invest is especially dangerous once your paycheque stops.

We break down the red flags hidden in structured products, leverage, and “projected returns” that sound reassuring but aren’t guaranteed.

You’ll learn what questions retirees - and their adult children - must ask before signing anything involving debt.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this Money and Me episode helps you protect retirement capital by understanding what not to do before it’s too late.

He was told borrowing could boost his retirement - instead it wiped out his peace of mind.
A real-life Singapore case shows how a retiree lost a large portion of his savings after taking loans to buy complex insurance-linked investments.
In this episode, we unpack why borrowing to invest is especially dangerous once your paycheque stops.
We break down the red flags hidden in structured products, leverage, and &ldquo;projected returns&rdquo; that sound reassuring but aren&rsquo;t guaranteed.
You&rsquo;ll learn what questions retirees - and their adult children - must ask before signing anything involving debt.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this Money and Me episode helps you protect retirement capital by understanding what not to do before it&rsquo;s too late.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.