A Singapore retiree has sparked a lot of conversation after revealing she receives roughly $4,600 a month from CPF payouts.

We examine the numbers behind her strategy

For listeners turning 55 today, the key question is whether replicating this strategy is still possible under today’s CPF rules.

We explore the role of the Enhanced Retirement Sum (ERS), annual top-ups and the powerful impact of compounding.

We also unpack what meaningful retirement payouts mean for different life circumstances in this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Elijah Lee of Phillip Securities.

A Singapore retiree has sparked a lot of conversation after revealing she receives roughly $4,600 a month from CPF payouts.
We examine the numbers behind her strategy
For listeners turning 55 today, the key question is whether replicating this strategy is still possible under today&rsquo;s CPF rules.
We explore the role of the Enhanced Retirement Sum (ERS), annual top-ups and the powerful impact of compounding.
We also unpack what meaningful retirement payouts mean for different life circumstances in this episode of Money and Me,&nbsp;hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Elijah Lee of Phillip Securities.

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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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How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.

It’s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.

It&rsquo;s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with &ldquo;Influence&rdquo; and hear from great authors in &ldquo;Read&rdquo;.

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Money and Me: What if your CPF could pay you $4,600 every month in retirement - tax free?

AI is getting cheaper, smarter - and possibly reshaping everything from property to portfolios.

In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we discuss the implications of agentic AI on real estate and what AI commoditisation could shift power towards - platforms, data, or distribution?

Then we look closely at China’s rapid AI deployment and ask if it gives them a lasting edge, or if the US still dominates the core technology stack.

Arun Pai, Associate Partner of Monk’s Hill Ventures shares his views

AI is getting cheaper, smarter - and possibly reshaping everything from property to portfolios.
In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we discuss the implications of agentic AI on real estate and what AI commoditisation could shift power towards - platforms, data, or distribution?
Then we look closely at China&rsquo;s rapid AI deployment and ask if it gives them a lasting edge, or if the US still dominates the core technology stack.
Arun Pai, Associate Partner of Monk&rsquo;s Hill Ventures shares his views

Money and Me: The transformations ahead for Agentic AI and real estate

AI, war tensions and a potential trillion-dollar IPO - markets are juggling momentum and risk.

Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors bet on easing geopolitical tensions and AI-led growth.

Intel surges on signs of a manufacturing-led turnaround, while Visa rolls out AI tools to reshape payments disputes.

Microsoft doubles down on Singapore with a US$5.5 billion AI investment, underscoring regional tech ambition.

Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO could rewrite valuation records even as Iran tensions cast a shadow over tech.

In corporate news, OCBC hits a S$100 billion milestone and ST Engineering secures major contracts - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

AI, war tensions and a potential trillion-dollar IPO - markets are juggling momentum and risk.
Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors bet on easing geopolitical tensions and AI-led growth.
Intel surges on signs of a manufacturing-led turnaround, while Visa rolls out AI tools to reshape payments disputes.
Microsoft doubles down on Singapore with a US$5.5 billion AI investment, underscoring regional tech ambition.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX IPO could rewrite valuation records even as Iran tensions cast a shadow over tech.
In corporate news, OCBC hits a S$100 billion milestone and ST Engineering secures major contracts - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

Market View: Intel’s Comeback, Visa’s AI Play & SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar Orbit

Wall Street explodes higher as hopes of a U.S.-Iran de-escalation sparked a powerful relief rally across global markets.

But with the Strait of Hormuz still constrained, energy supply risks remain dangerously real beneath the surface.

Are markets transitioning into a new, more volatile regime?

Also, it is getting harder to figure out interest rate direction. 

What does a “trapped Fed” mean when inflation stays high but growth weakens?

Michelle Martin explores what this means for your portfolio with Simon Ree, Founder, Tao of Trading.

Wall Street explodes higher as hopes of a U.S.-Iran de-escalation sparked a powerful relief rally across global markets.
But with the Strait of Hormuz still constrained, energy supply risks remain dangerously real beneath the surface.
Are markets transitioning into a new, more volatile regime?
Also, it is getting harder to figure out interest rate direction.&nbsp;
What does a &ldquo;trapped Fed&rdquo; mean when inflation stays high but growth weakens?
Michelle Martin explores what this means for your portfolio with Simon Ree, Founder, Tao of Trading.

Money and Me: What if your CPF could pay you $4,600 every month in retirement - tax free?

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