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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Category: Miscellaneous
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.
Fed Jumbo Rate Cut
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
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
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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What is Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium?
The Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium is an annual conference held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It is hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and brings together central bankers, policymakers, academics, and economists …
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Fed Delays Rate Cuts to September
The Fed delays rate cuts to September 2024. On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that there was a lack of further progress on inflation. This means that the central bank will likely NOT …
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Chinese New Year New Notes 2024
As part of our Chinese New Year traditions, we will prepare Chinese New Year new notes for our red packets. Why must we give new notes during Chinese New Year? The reason is because new notes …
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Top 3 Investment Books on Charlie Munger
Do you know what are the top 3 investment books on Charlie Munger? Charlie Munger passed away on 28th November 2023 at the age of 99. At the time of his passing, his net worth …
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