Host Michelle Martin sits down with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, to find out if his April article challenging the most sacred rule of investing: "stay invested for the long run" still holds in his view.

In this eye-opening episode, discover if the popular TACO trade ("Trump Always Chickens Out") and trade war strategizing could be an optimist trap and how to identify when it's time to "reset" and realign your portfolio strategy.

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How much are you really paying in fees when you buy an ILP?

Michelle Martin and Tim Phillips from timtalksmoney.com dive into the high-stakes world of investment-linked policies.

Learn when ILPs fees quietly eat into your returns, and what the data says about their real costs.

LIA says ILP sales in Singapore surged 41% in 2024 to $2.3 billion — this conversation is more relevant than ever. Are Singaporeans walking into a fee trap?

Tim also breaks down why keeping insurance and investment separate could save you thousands in the long run.

Hosted by Michelle Martin.

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Private home sales plunge, prices stagnate—yet one new launch has had a warm reception.

Singapore’s property market cools in Q2 2025, with private home sales down over 66%.

HDB resale price growth slows while new supply looms from MND.

Yet CapitaLand’s LyndenWoods defies the downturn with a near sell-out launch.

Ivan Cai, CEO of Crestbrick, joins Michelle Martin to decode what it all means for investors.

Will interest rates, new stamp duties, and cooling measures shake up the second half of 2025?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode uncovers key strategies for buyers, sellers, and landlords.

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