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KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF interest rates stay unchanged into early 2026, with OA at 2.5% and SMRA at 4% Basic Healthcare Sum (BHS) increases to S$79,000 for members below 65 Overall impact: steady returns, higher MediSave cap, no shocks for Singaporeans For most Singaporeans, it affects housing, healthcare, and long-term income — all at once. Heading … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore’s Retirement Payout Planner helps you forecast lifelong CPF LIFE payouts from 2026 onwards Small changes like delaying payouts or topping up CPF can raise monthly income more than most expect Best used together with SRS and Silver Support for a realistic retirement cashflow plan Thinking about retirement in Singapore usually triggers one … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore extends support for senior workers through part-time re-employment. Employers can receive up to S$125,000 in grants for retaining seniors aged 60 and above. The scheme now runs until 31 December 2027, giving companies more time to plan. If you’re running a business in Singapore and still relying on experienced older staff, this … Read more
Scrolling social media lately, you’ll probably see posts claiming “S$2,500 cash payout coming in 2026”. Sounds shiok, but here’s the straight answer upfront — there is no single government scheme paying every Singaporean S$2,500 in one shot. What does exist is a stack of support schemes running over multiple years. When people add everything together … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Johor–Singapore RTS Link completes its first successful train test across the border Dynamic testing marks a major step towards real commuter operations Cross-border trips could drop to around five minutes once fully operational After years of delays and speculation, the Johor–Singapore RTS Link is showing visible progress. On 26 December, the first RTS … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Children can top up parents’ CPF and still trigger MRSS matching in 2026. Government matches up to S$600 per year, dollar-for-dollar. Used correctly, families get higher CPF LIFE payouts plus tax relief. Retirement planning in Singapore has quietly shifted. With inflation staying sticky, healthcare costs rising, and CPF LIFE payouts becoming more important … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Still time before 31 December 2026 to legally reduce your Singapore income tax. CPF top-ups and SRS contributions can cut your taxable income by up to S$80,000. Used correctly, you grow retirement savings while paying less tax next year. The year is almost over, and this is the last window before 31 December … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS InvoiceNow becomes compulsory for new GST-registered businesses from 1 April 2026. Firms that ignore the rule risk GST de-registration, fines, and rejected GST claims. Early setup is low-cost or free for most SMEs — no need expensive systems. Most Singapore SMEs still send invoices the familiar way: PDFs over email, WhatsApp screenshots, sometimes … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Short-term FD promos in Singapore are still paying around 1.30%–1.35% p.a. as we head into 2026. Most higher rates require fresh funds and online placement. For most Singapore savers, short tenures + promo hopping make more sense than locking long-term. Thinking of parking your cash in a fixed deposit in 2026? You’re not … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Australia’s 2026 cost of living relief includes payments, tax cuts, rebates and bill support. Low-to-middle income households, renters, pensioners and families benefit the most. Relief measures can add up to thousands of dollars in savings if you’re eligible. Everything feels more expensive lately — groceries, rent, power bills, insurance, even a basic GP … Read more