Money and Me: What happens to your money if you lose mental capacity?

If you suddenly lose the ability to manage your finances, can your spouse or children automatically take over? What happens to your bank accounts, investments and ongoing financial commitments? Lance Alexander speaks with Claudia Tan, Financial Services Director at PhillipCapital, about the differe…

Money and Me: CICT, Sheng Siong and Micro-Mechanics - income, growth or speculation?

How could CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, or CICT, Sheng Siong and Micro-Mechanics fit into an investment portfolio? Lance Alexander speaks with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor  to examine the case for CICT as a core holding, Sheng Siong for growth and Micro-Mechanics as a sp…

Money and Me: S-REITs after the sell-off - bargains or yield traps?

Are lower S-REIT prices a buying opportunity, or a warning? Lance Alexander speaks with Kenny Loh about why Singapore REITs have fallen, whether payouts from CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, Mapletree Industrial Trust and Keppel REIT are sustainable, and whether mergers could improve investor returns. Wha…

Money and Me: Berkshire Hathaway vs S&P 500 ETF - Which should you choose?

One stock or around 500 companies? Lance Alexander speaks with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan, compares Berkshire Hathaway with an S&P 500 ETF, examining historical returns, diversification and risk. Find out what Berkshire shareholders actually own, how Class A and Class B shares differ, and…

Money and Me: High income, not rich yet - how can Singapore’s HENRYs build wealth?

Why can a high salary still leave you worried about money? Lance Alexander speaks with Grace Tay, Associate Director, Finexis Advisory about Singapore’s HENRYs - high earners, not rich yet - and why earning well does not automatically mean financial security. They explore how mortgages, lifestyle c…

Money and Me: Where is the value in Singapore’s Next 50 stocks after the rally?

Lance Alexander speaks with James Ong, Group Head of Asset Management at CGS International, about what has driven the rally in Singapore’s small and mid-cap stocks - and where value may remain after the gains. From chip industry suppliers AEM and UMS to engineering firm CSE Global and investment pl…

Money and Me: ETF overlap - are your ETFs giving you the diversification and income you expect? 

Lance Alexander speaks with Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney about ETF overlap and whether owning several funds really spreads your investment risk. Using VOO and QQQ as examples, they explore how to check shared holdings, calculate your exposure to individual companies and review your portfoli…

Money and Me: Is CPF LIFE enough for retirement in Singapore?

Lance Alexander speaks with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, about why CPF LIFE is a strong foundation for retirement income, and when it may not cover everything you need. How do you fund the years before CPF LIFE payouts begin at 65? What happens to household income when one spouse dies? And wh…

Money and Me: Is the AI Sell-Off a Buying Opportunity Now? Plus Costco and Nike

AI stocks have swung sharply between fear and excitement. Is the pullback in chipmakers a buying opportunity, or are investors still expecting too much? Lance Alexander speaks with Arun Pai, Partner at Monk’s Hill Ventures, about what is driving the volatility and which businesses could face a real…

Money and Me: Are you measuring your investment portfolio' success the right way?

Lance Alexander speaks with Yee Shen Hao, Financial Services Manager and co-founder of The Wealth Stewards Group at PhillipCapital, about how investors should assess the performance of their investment portfolios. Is comparing your returns with the Straits Times Index or S&P 500 always useful? What…