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All other miscellaneous stuff that does not fall into my focus area. My Sweet Retirement focus on financial related stuff such as stock news, analysis, money management and personal development.

My Fat Loss Journey

On June 30, 2025 By My Sweet Retirement In Miscellaneous

If you have read my annual review, you will know about my fat loss journey. At mid-forties, our body metabolism slows down and we get fat easily eating our normal meals. As such, it is …

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CNY New Notes 2025

On January 6, 2025 By My Sweet Retirement In Miscellaneous

Below are details about CNY New Notes 2025. Chinese New Year (CNY) falls in January and as part of our Chinese New Year traditions, we will prepare CNY new notes for our red packets. Do …

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Santa Claus Rally 2024

On December 24, 2024 By My Sweet Retirement In Miscellaneous

The Santa Rally (Santa Claus Rally 2024) is a phenomenon in the stock market where there is a tendency for stock prices to rise in the last week of December through the first two days …

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What is W-8BEN Form?

On September 25, 2024 By My Sweet Retirement In Miscellaneous

What is W-8BEN Form? A few investors have asked me on how to fill up the W-8BEN form. What is this form? The W-8BEN form is a tax form used by foreign individuals to declare …

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Value Investing versus Dividend Investing

On September 21, 2024 By My Sweet Retirement In Miscellaneous

Value investing and dividend investing are two popular strategies used by investors to make money in the stock market. Value investing focuses on buying undervalued stocks that have the potential to increase in price over …

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Fed Jumbo Rate Cut

On September 21, 2024 By My Sweet Retirement In Miscellaneous

On Wednesday, 18th September 2024, the Fed announced the jumbo rate cut of 50 bps. Despite a stock market rally on Thursday, the Straits Times Index (STI) ended 0.23% lower on Friday. With the exception …

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Types of REITs in Singapore

On September 10, 2024 By My Sweet Retirement In Miscellaneous

There are many different types of REITs in Singapore. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Singapore can be classified into various categories based on the type of properties they invest in. Some common types of …

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6 Terms to Know As A REIT Investor

On August 29, 2024 By My Sweet Retirement In Miscellaneous

There are 6 terms to know as a REIT investor. What is Distribution Per Unit (DPU)? What does rental reversions mean? What is WALE and aggregate leverage? Most often, these terms are important in evaluating …

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