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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 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 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 Most new migrants in Australia can’t access Centrelink payments straight away in 2026. Healthcare, work rights, and child immunisations are available early — cash support usually isn’t. Waiting periods range from 2 to 4 years, with limited exceptions for hardship and humanitarian visas. In 2026, most payments and benefits are locked behind waiting … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS WIS 2026 continues to give lower-income Singaporeans extra cash and CPF support. Eligible workers can receive up to S$4,800 a year, depending on age and income. For many, this is one of the easiest ways to boost income without applying. WIS 2026 Singapore workers: Daily expenses in Singapore aren’t getting cheaper. From kopi … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore will release 11.1 ha of industrial land for H1 2026 under the IGLS programme Total land supply is lower year-on-year, even as industrial rents continue rising Six confirmed sites and two reserve sites aim to manage supply without overheating prices Industrial rents in Singapore are already climbing. Now, the Government is releasing … 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 Final Assurance Package Seniors’ Bonus payout confirmed for February 2026 in Singapore Eligible seniors can receive S$200 to S$300 in cash, plus a S$150 MediSave top-up Around 850,000 seniors expected to benefit — no application needed Imagine reaching retirement age but still stressing over grocery bills, utilities, and medical costs. For many older … 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 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