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A Chasing Sunsets Fund – A Better Way to Plan Nice-to-Haves in Financial Independence.

Investment Moats — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:19:30 +0000

One of the spending needs that many of you would consider as part of the income needs for your financial independence (FI) or FIRE, is to have enough money for some of the “better things in life”. Many felt that even if you have the capital to provide a recurring portfolio income that provides for […]

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REIT Posts of the Week @ 21 June 2025

REIT-TIREMENT — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:45:00 +0000

If you’ve encountered any REIT posts you think need to be included, please let me know; I’ll gladly include them. On the other hand, if you’re looking for even more up-to-date information and insights, join the REIT Investing Community or Singapore REITs Post Telegram Channel. You’ll find a wealth of knowledge and a great community of like-minded […]

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What $30,000 vs $20,000,000 Income Looks Like In Singapore

Kelvin Learns Investing — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:00:26 +0000

Sponsor Longbridge (Welcome Rewards) https://kvli.link/longbridge Join my Telegram https://t.me/kelvinvest 0:00 – Intro 0:23 – $30,000 income 2:36 – Longbridge mention 5:16 – $60,000 income 8:35 – $120,000 income 12:19 – $696,000 income 15:02 – Billionaires & ultra-high networth 17:43 – Income inequality in Singapore None of this is meant to be construed as investment advice. […]

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Good News!

1M65 — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:19:48 +0000

Federal Reserve Governor Signals July Rate Cut Amid Weakening Economy | What It Means For Markets In a surprising yet pivotal shift, a U.S. Federal Reserve Governor has publicly called for an interest rate cut as early as July, citing a slowing economy and a benign inflation environment. This could mark a turning point in […]

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The Only 999-Year CCR New Launch Condo In 2025: Our Preview Of Robertson Opus

Stacked Homes — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:31:20 +0000

For long-time patrons, the redevelopment of Robertson Walk (once a staple in the neighbourhood) may feel bittersweet. Frasers Property, which previously owned and managed Robertson Walk, will be redeveloping it into Robertson Opus: a 348-unit mixed-use development with 26 commercial units. And perhaps more importantly, it stands as the only 999-year leasehold new launch in […]

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Singapore Savings Bond – August 2025 – Expected 10 Year Average Yield – 2.31%

DividendParadise — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:58:29 +0000

The current expected 10-year average yield of the August 2025 issuance is approximately 2.31%, which is significantly lower than the current July 2025 Singapore Savings Bond (“SSB”) with a 10-year average yield of 2.49%. This is computed based on the average SGS yields of June 2025. The daily “Average Buying Rates of Govt Securities Dealers […]

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Living in Singapore as a US Expat? Here’s What to Know About Taxes

Sponsored Post — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:15:56 +0000

For many U.S. citizens, Singapore offers a unique mix of high-tech infrastructure, a clean, efficient lifestyle, and access to the vibrant cultures of Southeast Asia. Whether you moved here for a job opportunity, to launch a business, or for family, life in the Lion City can be thrilling. But amidst this promising new chapter lies […]

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With Interest Rates Down, Is it Time to Revisit UOB Lady’s 6 to 10 Miles Per Dollar?

Sethisfy — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:23:00 +0000

The last time I looked at UOB Lady’s higher earn rates of 6 to 10 miles per dollar, it was quite a different climate for interest rates. OCBC 360 still gave 4.65% p.a. back then, and UOB One was offering up to 4% p.a. of effective interest. Even fuss-free accounts were offering at least 3% p.a. […]

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Invest Smart: Add These 5 Singapore Stocks to Your Watchlist

The Smart Investor — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Investing consists of a learning journey where we look at how we can improve our results over time. One way to invest smarter is to look for businesses that are doing well, rather than trying to wait for a hobbled business to post a turnaround. While the latter may deliver a sharp increase in share […]

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Central Banks Cut Rates Amid Global Risks

Syfe — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:11:50 +0000

With trade tensions, Middle East conflict, and currency fluctuations clouding the global outlook, markets saw mixed movements this week as central banks in Norway and Switzerland surprised with rate cuts, in contrast to the US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold steady. Equities retreated, and global markets faced pressure amid mixed signals on inflation and growth. […]

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Monthly Net-Worth Update — Jun 2025

Life is a journey — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:41:00 +0000

Photo by Morgan Housel on Unsplash Dear Readers, Thank you for coming here! Here comes the snapshot of our Total Net-Worth for Jun 2025. Net-Worth increase from last month: +113K SGD, +0.54KG Gold Thanks to the stock market, we had good increase this month. Gold prices increased as well. So we had a mild increase in TNW in terms […]

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Longbridge Singapore Review: $0 Commission, Low Fees? Best Trading App for US, HK and SG

IncomeBuddies.com — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:25:00 +0000

Longbridge Singapore is a MAS regulated online brokerage that offers low fees trading to buy and sell Singapore, United States and Hong Kong/China listed stocks. It is a beginner friendly online brokerage suitable for both beginners and experienced investors. How we buddies test out each trading platforms? The star ratings represent the broker’s overall score. Our […]

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5 Cheapest Newly MOP 5 Room HDB Flats From $700k

Stacked Homes — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:01:07 +0000

If you’re hunting for a home that doesn’t require renovation or years of waiting, this week’s picks might be for you. All five are newly MOP-ed units, which means they’re still relatively new—and in many cases, already move-in ready. They each come in at 1,216 square feet, so you’re getting a good amount of space too. For […]

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Personal Updates- My Little Piece of Joy Albeit The Stock Market Doldrum.

Investment Income for Life — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:59:00 +0000

Life is certainly dull these past few years with the asset classes (primarily SREITs) that I am vested in, perfoming mediocrally. The only little small piece of joy is that I finally won the TOTO after so many years! Well, I am not the lucky guy from Yew Tew who won the S$12Mil grand prize […]

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The Curious Case of UOI

Eight percent per annum — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:04:00 +0000

This post first appeared on substack. This is a short commentary about UOI and not a full review for the stock to be in the portfolio. Interested readers, please click the following newslink for context. https://sg.news.yahoo.com/minority-investor-says-uoi-over-014825695.html Activism is coming into Asia. It has already taken Japan by storm. It may take years, or even decades but […]

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Shocking Discovery! JB Condos Insanely Expensive ! Good or Bad Investment? + Best JB BKT!

1M65 — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:56:58 +0000

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR) 5% Dividend Yield: What You Need to Know

Dividend Titan — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Today, CLAR trades at ~S$2.60 with a market capitalization of S$12 billion. Here’s what you need to know about CLAR at 5% dividend yield. In November 2002, Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust was listed on the Singapore Exchange at a market cap of S$636 million — focused on business space and industrial assets. In 2015, […]

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ComfortDelGro – 1st Half results cum interim dividend will be out in August 2025, likely see an increase in dividend payout

Singapore Stocks Sharing — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:01:00 +0000

ComfortDelGro – 1st Half results cum interim dividend will be oit in August 2025, likely see an increase in dividend payout! With many ventures overseas plus taxi business and local transportation is back to pre-covid level total Revenue and net profit likely increase! Dividend payout estimating increase to 8-8.5 cents and targeting 10-10.5 cents. In […]

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5 Singapore Stocks Hitting Their 52-Week Highs: Should They Be on Your Watchlist?

The Smart Investor — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:30:00 +0000

Sentiment has improved considerably after the initial fears over Trump’s raft of tariffs. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) has rebounded strongly and is just below the 4,000 level as I write this article. As a result, several companies have hit their 52-week highs as investors turn optimistic about their prospects. However, should you add […]

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Special Guest : Sam Rhee (Endowus) on Great Bonds Opportunity

1M65 — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:09:47 +0000