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    Smart Reads of the Week: Dividend Stocks, CPF-Beating Yields, and Passive Income Strategies

    Explore dividend stocks, CPF-beating yields, REIT income ideas, and long-term wealth strategies in this week’s Smart Reads.
    The Smart InvestorBy The Smart InvestorApril 26, 2026Updated:May 20, 20262 Mins Read
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    Most people think investing is about chasing the next big winner. In reality, it is about making a few good decisions and letting them compound over time. 

    This week’s Smart Reads focuses on that idea, from building a portfolio that can fund your child’s education to turning a simple blue-chip holding into long-term wealth. 

    We also look at dividend stocks that can keep up with inflation, REITs that can put your bonus to work, and how to build a recession-proof portfolio in Singapore. 

    To round things off, we highlight stocks paying dividends this month and explore whether Keppel Ltd could be the rare mix of growth and income.

    Here are this week’s top articles:

    S$85,000 by 2038: 3 Stocks I’m Buying Today to Fully Fund My Child’s Degree
    A practical roadmap showing how long-term investing can fund major life goals.

    Forget the Lambo: Why Owning 100 Shares of OCBC Is the Ultimate Flex at 25
    A simple but powerful reminder of what real wealth-building looks like.

    3 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy as Inflation Hits
    These stocks could help investors stay ahead of rising costs.

    Forget the 2.5% CPF OA: 3 Cash-Rich Stocks Paying Double CPF Interest in 2026
    These companies offer yields that comfortably beat CPF rates.

    Don’t Spend Your Yearly Bonus Yet: 3 REITs to Supercharge Your Passive Income
    A look at how to deploy fresh capital into income-generating REITs.

    How to Build a Recession-Proof Portfolio in Singapore
    Strategies to help your portfolio stay resilient through economic downturns.

    5 Singapore Stocks Paying Out Dividends in May
    These companies are rewarding shareholders with payouts this month.

    Dividend vs Growth: Is Keppel Ltd the New Must-Own Hybrid for Singaporeans?
    We explore whether Keppel offers the best of both income and growth.

    If you find investing news overwhelming, let Smart Reads help you. Each week, we send you a curated digest of the most important investing stories. Perfect for busy investors in Singapore who want critical financial news delivered in in a short, easy-to-read email. Click the link here to sign up for free.

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