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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 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 Working Singaporeans aged 51 and above can receive CPF top-ups in 2026 under the Majulah Package. Eligible lower- to middle-income earners may get up to S$1,000 credited automatically to CPF. No application needed — payout is expected in March 2026 if you meet income and property criteria. If you’re 51 years old or … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS The 2026 Senior Bonus offers direct cash support to eligible Singapore seniors as living costs rise. Eligibility depends on age, income, citizenship, and property ownership, not applications. Most qualifying seniors can expect automatic payouts via PayNow-NRIC or CPF-linked bank accounts. Cash support from the Government always gets attention — and rightly so. With … 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 WIS payouts continue in 2026 with higher income caps and bigger annual support. Low-wage workers can receive up to S$4,900 a year, split between cash and CPF. Most employees don’t need to apply — but self-employed workers must take action. If you’re earning a modest income in Singapore, WIS can quietly put thousands … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS WIS payments in 2026 depend mainly on age, income, CPF records, and property ownership. Employees qualify mostly automatically, while self-employed persons must declare income and pay Medisave. Earn above S$2,500 or miss key declarations, and you may lose your WIS entirely. WIS isn’t something you want to guess wrongly. One small detail — … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Majulah Package continues into 2026, supporting Singaporeans in their 50s and early 60s. Includes cash payouts, CPF top-ups, and work bonuses — no application needed. Total benefits can reach up to S$3,500 depending on income and CPF savings. If you’re in your 50s or early 60s, this one matters. The Majulah Package isn’t … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS The Basic Healthcare Sum (BHS) for 2026 rises to S$79,000 for CPF members below 65. This affects how much you can keep in MediSave and where excess CPF contributions go. Change starts 1 January 2026; top-ups are optional but irreversible. If you track your CPF closely, this one is worth your attention. From … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singaporeans may receive up to S$850 in GST Voucher – Cash support. No manual application needed for most people if Singpass and PayNow are set up. 2026 payouts expected around mid-year, with eligibility based on income and property. Cost of living still high in Singapore — groceries, transport, utilities, all not getting cheaper. … Read more
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