Live Well ft. Lance Alexander

Is a stiff neck simply muscle tension, or could it point to a more serious problem? Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Teo Ke Jia, Senior Consultant at Precision Neurosurgery Singapore, about the warning signs that should not be ignored, including numbness, weak grip and balance problems. They discuss when neck massage or chiropractic manipulation may be unsuitable, when an MRI is needed, and the treatment options for slipped discs, nerve compression and other cervical spine conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 when might cash or a private annuity help? Christopher explains what to check before deciding whether to top up CPF or buy another retirement income plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With fresh graduates in Singapore facing a tougher job market, is entrepreneurship a realistic alternative - or a much bigger risk than it appears? Lance Alexander speaks with Adrian Yeo, Director & Co-Founder, Feel Fresh , about choosing entrepreneurship over a full-time job, starting a business with a secondary-school friend and building an oral-care brand without external funding. Adrian shares why he became an entrepreneur, the personal story behind Feel Fresh, the financial risks involved and the toughest lessons from running a business. Plus, what should students and fresh graduates test before taking the plunge, and how can they tell whether entrepreneurship is right for them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 threat from AI. They also examine Costco’s latest results and the price investors are paying for its shares. Plus, with Nike’s earnings due after the interview, what would show that its turnaround is making progress?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance Alexander speaks with Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO), about the challenges women in Singapore face when returning to work after a career break. Drawing on SCWO’s study, Women and Work Transitions, they examine why women leave the workforce, how employers view gaps in a CV, and why knowing about government support schemes does not always lead to a job. How do the challenges differ for new mothers and older women returning after years of caregiving? And what can employers and policymakers do to create more flexible and sustainable career paths for women?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.