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Structured Deposit vs Fixed Deposit

On January 14, 2017 By My Sweet Retirement In Money Management

While searching for Chinese New Year fixed deposit promotions, I came across the above promotion advertised. The bank is offering structured deposit that offers up to 12.1% returns over 6 years. It sounds very attractive …

Chinese New Year 2017 Fixed Deposit Promotion

On January 5, 2017 By My Sweet Retirement In Fixed Deposits, Money Management

Banks usually offer higher promotional interest rates during Chinese New Year. Standard Chartered Bank seems to be the first mover that launch its Chinese New Year 2017 Time Fixed Deposit promotion. CIMB did not offer …

Do You Think We Will Experience Capricorn Effect in Jan 2017?

On January 4, 2017 By My Sweet Retirement In Miscellaneous

What is the Capricorn effect? Capricorn astrology is from 22nd December to 19th January. According to Wikipedia, the Capricorn effect refers to the month of January where stock prices tend to increase more than other …

My Sweet Retirement Annual Review of 2016

On December 31, 2016 By My Sweet Retirement In Annual Review

The year is ending and it is time to self reflect on the goals that I have set for myself last year. (My Sweet Retirement Annual Review of 2015) 1. Achieve 10K of Passive Income …

My Sweet Retirement Top 10 Financial Posts in 2016

On December 27, 2016 By My Sweet Retirement In Miscellaneous

The year 2016 is ending and I looked back at the blog posts I have written this year. I am glad some of my personal analysis made it to the top ten posts in terms …

It is Only Money and It Grows on Trees!

On December 25, 2016 By My Sweet Retirement In Books I Read

This is an eBook I received from Cara MacMillan in return for a book review. Apologies for the long time I took to finish reading the book as I was very occupied with work these …

My Sweet Retirement Wishes You a Joyful and Merry Christmas!

On December 24, 2016 By My Sweet Retirement In Miscellaneous

Dear readers, Today is my favorite holiday celebration of the year again. Most of you may be taking time off from work, doing last minute shopping and preparing for a warm loving family dinner tonight …

Why I Close My Citibank Step Up Interest Account

On December 21, 2016 By My Sweet Retirement In Money Management

Today, I went to Citibank branch at Church Street to close my Citibank step up interest account and withdraw the balance. First, I filled up the account closure form at the customer service counter. Apparently …