How much are you willing to give up to live in a bungalow? For some, it might mean their retirement… 

Did you know, there is a growing number of distressing predicaments today, faced by retirees who own million-dollar homes, but have insufficient cash savings to meet their living expenses? That’s a term that some of us may describe as ‘asset rich, cash poor’.

So today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to discuss how you can avoid the trap of being ‘asset rich, cash poor’, and finding the balance between growing our assets in the long run, while ensuring that we have sufficient cash flow in the short run to meet our financial commitments. 

How much are you willing to give up to live in a bungalow? For some, it might mean their retirement… 
Did you know, there is a growing number of distressing predicaments today, faced by retirees who own million-dollar homes, but have insufficient cash savings to meet their living expenses? That’s a term that some of us may describe as ‘asset rich, cash poor’.
So today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to discuss how you can avoid the trap of being ‘asset rich, cash poor’, and finding the balance between growing our assets in the long run, while ensuring that we have sufficient cash flow in the short run to meet our financial commitments.

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.