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.
● Latest Articles
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My Portfolio Fell 8.48%. What Happens to My Investment Income Now?
How does a market sell-off affect dividend income, covered call ETFs and selling put options? A personal look at income, portfolio losses and risk.
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Should You Buy the Dip? 5 Things I Check Before Investing
Thinking of buying stocks after a market sell-off? Here are 5 things to check before buying the dip, from valuations and risks to portfolio exposure.
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I Used to Pay Myself First. Now I Pay My Bills First — Here’s Why
I used to save before paying bills. After leaving my full-time job, my priorities changed. Here’s how both approaches work and when each makes sense.
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My Portfolio Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What I’m Changing
My honest investment portfolio review after leaving my job at 45. What’s working, what’s disappointing and how I’m balancing income with long-term growth.