Markets are brushing off a U.S. government shutdown - but how long can they ignore the risks?

OpenAI’s $500 billion valuation, record gold prices, and Bitcoin at $120K all raise new questions about bubbles, belief, and safe havens.

Michelle Martin and Simon Ree unpack whether this is Dot-Com 2.0 or durable growth.

They explore George Soros’ bubble logic, the Fed’s data blackout, and how investors can spot real earnings in the AI frenzy.

Expect talk of OpenAI, Tesla, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Delta, and Bitcoin as Q3 earnings season kicks off.

Hosted by Michelle Martin.

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How far can $1,350 a month really take you in retirement?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores CPF Life and whether the Standard or Escalating Plan is better suited for your golden years.

Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, joins the conversation to unpack the trade-offs of starting payouts at 65 versus delaying till 70.

They also discuss strategies to supplement CPF with rental income, downsizing, or non-property investments.

If your retirement target is $2,500–$4,500 a month, where will the extra cash flow come from?

Tune in to learn how to think of property as a secondary “CPF Life” and what other income streams can bridge the retirement gap.

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Are more in Singapore rewriting the rules of work and retirement?

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Ashmita Acharya, Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking, HSBC Singapore, this episode explores how Singaporeans are trading the “work till 65” model for intentional career pauses.

We unpack HSBC findings that show 40% of Singaporeans planning mini-retirements aim to keep costs under $100K - signaling a shift from privilege to mainstream.

From burnout relief to pursuing passion projects, mini-retirements are reshaping financial and life planning.

How are they being funded - CPF, dividends, disciplined savings? And what are the non-financial hurdles that trip people up?

Discover practical tips for anyone inspired to design a career with breaks built in, without sacrificing long-term security.

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