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    Smart Reads of the Week: Passive Income, Forever REITs, and Smarter Wealth Building

    This week’s Smart Reads explores REITs built for the long haul, blue-chip dividend stocks yielding more than 6%, and passive income strategies for everyday investors. We also examine share buybacks, investing habits, and the debate between DBS and NVIDIA as wealth-building vehicles.
    The Smart InvestorBy The Smart InvestorJune 21, 20262 Mins Read
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    Successful investing is rarely about finding the next hot stock. More often, it’s about building a portfolio that can generate income, compound wealth, and stand the test of time.

    This week’s Smart Reads focuses on businesses and investment strategies designed for the long haul. We highlight REITs that investors may want to own forever, blue-chip stocks still offering attractive dividend yields, and practical ways to build a passive income stream from local stocks.

    We also examine lesser-known SGX companies quietly rewarding shareholders through share buybacks, discuss the habits that separate successful investors from the crowd, and compare two very different wealth-building approaches. Whether you’re focused on dividends, growth, or financial independence, there’s something here worth exploring.

    Here are this week’s top articles:

    3 REITs to Buy and Hold Forever
    These REITs possess qualities that could make them suitable long-term holdings for income-focused investors.

    3 Blue-Chip Stocks Still Offering 6%+ Dividend Yields
    Despite the recent rally, these blue chips continue to offer attractive yields for income seekers.

    5 Stocks That Can Let You Earn Dividends Every Month — Seriously
    A portfolio approach that could help investors receive dividend income throughout the year.

    Beyond Blue-Chip: 3 SGX Stocks Quietly Buying Back Their Own Shares
    These lesser-known companies are using share buybacks to enhance shareholder value and signal confidence in their businesses.

    How to Become a Better Investor: 7 Habits That Beat Stock Tips
    Long-term investing success often comes from good habits rather than clever predictions.

    DBS vs. NVIDIA: Which One Protects Your Wealth Better?
    A comparison between a dependable dividend-paying bank and one of the world’s most exciting growth companies.

    The S$500 Passive Income Challenge: How to Start with Just 3 Local Dividend Stocks
    Can a small portfolio generate meaningful passive income? We explore one possible roadmap.

    REITs Are Back in Focus: 3 Types of Singapore REITs Dividend Investors Should Know
    A useful guide to understanding the different REIT sectors and how they fit into an income portfolio.

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