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KEY HIGHLIGHTS Silver Support Scheme payouts increase in 2026 as living costs rise in Singapore. More seniors qualify due to higher CPF and income thresholds. Lowest-income seniors can receive up to S$4,000 a year in 2026. The Silver Support Scheme is a long-term cash support programme for lower-income Singapore Citizens aged 65 and above. Payouts … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Cash top-ups made in 2025 can reduce your tax bill for YA2026 Up to S$16,000 total tax relief if you top up yourself and family MRSS-matched portions do not qualify — planning matters Trying to save tax and build retirement funds at the same time? CPF Cash Top-Up Tax Relief is one of … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF monthly salary ceiling rises to S$8,000 from 1 January 2026. Higher CPF deductions for those earning above S$7,400, but bigger retirement savings. Senior workers aged 55–65 will also see higher CPF contribution rates. If your monthly pay is creeping past S$7,400, or you’re above 55, this one matters. From 1 January 2026, … 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 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 “S$1,200 payout for everyone” has been announced by the Singapore Government. The S$1,200 figure usually comes from adding up multiple cash and voucher schemes across several years. Your actual payout depends on income, property ownership, and which schemes you qualify for. The Singapore Government has rolled out multiple cost-of-living support measures between 2022 … 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 Over 950,000 HDB households will receive U-Save and S&CC rebates in January 2026. Eligible homes can get up to S$190 in utility rebates plus 0.5 month of S&CC savings. No application needed — rebates are credited automatically to utility and town council accounts. Good news for HDB residents — help with monthly bills … 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 Singapore’s Budget 2026 speech will be delivered in Parliament on 12 February. Cost of living, job security and higher government spending are expected focus areas. Public feedback remains open until 12 January, with both online and in-person options. Lawrence Wong Budget 2026: Circle your calendar. 12 February is when Singapore’s next Budget takes … Read more