More Singaporeans are hitting their CPF retirement targets, but is having enough to retire the same as having enough for the retirement you actually want?

Two very different visions of ageing are emerging in Singapore.

Private assisted living can cost upwards of $8,000 a month, while demand for more affordable Community Care Apartments has been lacklustre.

Michelle Martin speaks with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities, about how to identify the gaps between CPF LIFE and the income you want, when  planning for long-term care.

They also examine a question many of us may be avoiding: where do you actually want to live as you age - and have you worked out what that life will cost?

More Singaporeans are hitting their CPF retirement targets, but is having enough to retire the same as having enough for the retirement you actually want?
Two very different visions of ageing are emerging in Singapore.
Private assisted living can cost upwards of $8,000 a month, while demand for more affordable Community Care Apartments has been lacklustre.
Michelle Martin speaks with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities, about how to identify the gaps between CPF LIFE and the income you want, when&nbsp; planning for long-term care.
They also examine a question many of us may be avoiding: where do you actually want to live as you age - and have you worked out what that life will cost?

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.

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Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,  manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today. 

Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,&nbsp; manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today.&nbsp;

Money and Me

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Money and Me: Can You Afford the Retirement You Actually Want?

US-Canada trade talks have collapsed, with Washington imposing 50 percent tariffs on around US$20 billion of Canadian goods and Ottawa preparing to retaliate. We look at why the dispute matters.

Elsewhere, we look at a steelmaker Morgan Stanley sees more upside for.

It is also a crucial week for markets, with Nvidia earnings PCE inflation and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole, a constellation that could reset expectations for interest rates.

On Up or Down, Shein heads for a long-awaited Hong Kong IPO at a dramatically lower valuation, Alibaba slides after a US$10.2 billion share placement, and Tesla rallies on its latest robotaxi breakthrough.

Plus, our last words today are Casino and Box Office.

US-Canada trade talks have collapsed, with Washington imposing 50 percent tariffs on around US$20 billion of Canadian goods and Ottawa preparing to retaliate. We look at why the dispute matters.
Elsewhere, we look at a steelmaker Morgan Stanley sees more upside for.
It is also a crucial week for markets, with Nvidia earnings PCE inflation and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole, a constellation that could reset expectations for interest rates.
On&nbsp;Up or Down, Shein heads for a long-awaited Hong Kong IPO at a dramatically lower valuation, Alibaba slides after a US$10.2 billion share placement, and Tesla rallies on its latest robotaxi breakthrough.
Plus, our last words today are Casino and Box Office.

Market View: Tariff Trouble, AI’s Big Test and a Gen Z Casino Bet

A charity drive, a donation, a day spent volunteering - doing good can feel good. But how do we know whether your company actually changed anything?

Michelle Martin speaks with Lyn Sia Rosmarin, Founder and CEO of Pandan Initiative, about the difference between good intentions and measurable social impact.

They also explore Lyn's own journey from banking and entrepreneurship to a search for greater purpose, her ambition to help 50 Singapore companies prove their social impact by 2030, and a bigger question for all of us: what does it mean to build a life - or a business - that leaves something meaningful behind?

A charity drive, a donation, a day spent volunteering - doing good can feel good. But how do we know whether your company actually changed anything?
Michelle Martin speaks with Lyn Sia Rosmarin, Founder and CEO of Pandan Initiative, about the difference between good intentions and measurable social impact.
They also explore Lyn's own journey from banking and entrepreneurship to a search for greater purpose, her ambition to help 50 Singapore companies prove their social impact by 2030, and a bigger question for all of us: what does it mean to build a life - or a business - that leaves something meaningful behind?

The Founder Scaling A Company's Ability to Make a Difference.

Finding the right care for a loved one with dementia is not easy. 

When even nursing homes say no, where can families turn?

Michelle Martin speaks with Amy, a daughter and family caregiver, and Chloe Lim, Founder of gentleHelp, about the realities families can face when a loved one needs more intensive dementia support. 

Finding the right care for a loved one with dementia is not easy. 
When even nursing homes say no, where can families turn?
Michelle Martin speaks with&nbsp;Amy, a daughter and family caregiver, and Chloe Lim, Founder of gentleHelp, about the realities families can face when a loved one needs more intensive dementia support.&nbsp;

Money and Me: Can You Afford the Retirement You Actually Want?

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