Real numbers from a portfolio that pays my bills
I left my job at 45 and I’m learning to live off my investments here in Singapore. This is where I compare covered call, dividend and index ETFs using my real payouts, tax and returns.
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New here? These posts show the real numbers behind the funds I hold: payouts, withholding tax and returns.
- I Left My Job at 45: Trying to Live Off My Portfolio
- I Left My Job at 45 Without Another One Lined Up
- How I make $500 a month in dividends
- How BTCI Performed Since I Bought It
- Why My TE Put Options Were Assigned Before Expiration
- How MLPI Performed Since I Bought It
- Here’s How I’m Building My Income Portfolio in Singapore
- US vs Ireland S&P 500 ETFs: Singapore Guide (2026)
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I Moved My Blog to a New Host. Then My Images Disappeared.
If you’ve been browsing through my older blog posts, you might have noticed something strange. Many of the images, charts and screenshots are missing. No, it’s not your browser. And I didn’t remove them intentionally. I recently migrated SuzMoneyLife to a new hosting provider, hoping for a smoother experience. Everything…
● About Me
I’m Suz, and this is my journey of learning to live off my investment portfolio without a regular paycheck.
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After RDDT Fell 30%, I Paid $1,453 to Protect My VST Shares Before Earnings
After RDDT fell 30%, I spent $1,453.38 on protective puts for my 200 VST shares. Here’s exactly what the hedge protects, how it works and…
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How Much I Made Selling Options in October 2026 — And What the Profits Don’t Tell You
I collected USD 3,750 in new options premiums in October 2026 and recorded USD 2,243.52 in realised results after fees. Here are my winning and…
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Lifestyle Inflation vs Lifestyle Design: What Changed When I Stopped Receiving a Salary
After leaving my job, I’m reconsidering lifestyle inflation, spending on convenience and what a deliberately designed life really costs.
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My Option Income ETFs: October 2026
S$1,876 Received, but Was I Really Making Money? October 2026 was my first full month without a paycheck. After years of receiving a salary every…