Singapore has long embraced a self-funded retirement approach through the Central Provident Fund (CPF). This system plays a critical role in helping citizens save for old age, medical needs, and other major life events. As of 2025, significant updates to the CPF scheme are being introduced to meet the challenges of longer life expectancy, evolving … Read more
To ease the burden of rising living costs, Singapore continues its Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers Scheme in 2025. As part of the government’s broader Assurance Package introduced during Budget 2024 by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, the scheme provides tangible financial relief to all eligible Singaporean households. Summary Table: Singapore CDC … Read more
In a continued effort to support citizens amidst rising living costs, the Singapore government has confirmed a $700 cash payout scheduled for December 2025. This disbursement is part of the Assurance Package (AP) Cash initiative, aimed at providing financial relief to eligible Singaporeans. The payout is designed to assist individuals in managing daily expenses and … Read more
Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) has officially rolled out significant changes to the PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) scoring system starting in 2025. These reforms are designed to shift focus from competition to personal mastery and well-rounded development. Rather than ranking students against one another, the new system assesses them against consistent academic standards. Summary … Read more
As the earnings season draws to a close, it is the ideal time for income investors to evaluate dividend-paying stocks. Despite ongoing economic challenges such as inflation and rising operational costs, many companies continue to reward shareholders through consistent dividend payouts. This passive income can be a reliable financial supplement for both short-term needs and … Read more
In 2025, the Singapore government continues its commitment to supporting senior citizens through the Assurance Package (AP) Seniors’ Bonus. Eligible seniors can receive up to $900 in cash payouts over three years, from 2023 to 2025, to help mitigate the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) increase and rising living costs. Summary Table: … Read more