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    Smart Reads of the Week: China Evergrande, Financial Woes and Your Retirement

    We delve into beleaguered property developer Evergrande's problems and also discuss how you should prepare for your retirement.
    The Smart InvestorBy The Smart InvestorOctober 2, 2021Updated:September 26, 20234 Mins Read
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    The name that’s on everyone’s lips these two weeks is “China Evergrande” along with its litany of woes.

    We provide our take on the troubled property developer and assess if its collapse could result in a contagion effect on the wider economy.

    Meanwhile, Prudential plc (SGX: K6S), an insurance company, conducted a study that has reported that the pandemic has put a further strain on Singaporeans’ finances.

    Nearly half of the respondents said their finances have worsened, putting them further out of reach of a comfortable retirement.

    Because of this, we have included articles on how you can retire early by investing in REITs and also talked about four stocks that can help you to enjoy your golden years.

    With REITs being a major source of passive income, this week’s articles also delve deeper into two REITs — one that has increased its distributions consistently since its IPO, and the other that has managed to double investors’ money in less than three years.

    Here are the links to our top articles for the week.

    1. 3 Undervalued Stocks You Can Add to Your Watchlist

    Here are three cheap stocks that you can consider adding to your investment watchlist.

    2. This REIT has Increased its Recurring DPU for More than 10 Years: Should You Buy Now?

    Not many REITs can lay claim to an uninterrupted increase in DPU for more than a decade. Should investors scoop up units in this REIT now?

    3. This Blue-Chip REIT Has More Than Doubled Your S$10,000 in Less Than Three Years

    Surprised that a REIT can double your money within three years? Read on to find out how this promising candidate may have more room to run.

    4. Want More Dividends? These 3 Stocks Have the Potential to Raise Their Payouts

    If you are looking for stocks that can pay out higher dividends, here are three that have the potential to raise their payments in the future.

    5. These 4 Stocks Can Help You Enjoy Your Retirement

    We compiled a collection of four stocks that can support your retirement journey.

    6. Could China’s Evergrande Become the Next Lehman? Here’s What Investors Should Know

    China Evergrande (SEHK: 3333) is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, but could its collapse trigger another financial crisis? We delve deeper to find out.

    7. CapitaLand Investment Jumped Nearly 20% Since Its Debut: Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?

    The newly-listed CapitaLand Investment (SGX: 9CI) has surged by 20% within six days. Are its shares worth accumulating? 

    8. Here’s How to Get Rich and Retire Early by Investing in REITs

    REITs are a superb way for investors to build their retirement portfolios and passive income. We provide details on how you can tap on this asset class to retire early.

    9. Your 5-Step Plan to Boost Your Retirement Stock Portfolio

    Here’s a clear step-by-step plan that you can use to prepare yourself financially for retirement.

    10. 4 Things You Should Know Before You Invest Your Next Dollar

    Here are some stock market facts you need to be aware of before you pump in your hard-earned money.

    11. The ETF Checklist: 8 Key Points You Should Consider Before You Buy

    We provide a quick summary of what you should look for in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) before you purchase one.

    12. STI ETF: 10 Must-Know Facts You Should Learn Before You Buy

    Investors who are looking to own shares of the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) ETF need to know these 10 things first.

    13. Get Smart: Thank You for the Music (and Dividends!)

    Some things are worth the wait, as evidenced by a Swedish band that took four decades to return to the music charts. The same goes for investing.

    Looking for more dividend stock ideas? Then you’ll want to know about these 5 strong SGX companies. We’ve prepared everything you need to know in a FREE special report: “Dividend Stocks That Can Pay You For Life”. Click here to download now.

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    Please refer to the individual articles for stock ownership disclosures.

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