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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 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 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
The news caught many Punggol residents off guard. One of Singapore’s better-known socially conscious hawker operators is stepping away earlier than expected — and it raises questions about what’s next for hawkers and diners alike. Timbre + Hawkers has confirmed it will stop managing One Punggol Hawker Centre on Aug 14, 2026, ending its tenancy … 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 Every Singaporean household gets up to S$800 in CDC Vouchers in 2025, with more coming in 2026. No income test needed — just one household member with Singpass can claim everything. Another S$300 CDC Vouchers confirmed for January 2026, usable at hawkers and supermarkets. If you’ve been feeling the pinch every time you … 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 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 top-ups in 2026 can trigger up to S$600 in free government matching for eligible seniors. Under MRSS, every dollar you top up can grow with up to 5% risk-free CPF interest. Skip the top-up, and you permanently lose a guaranteed return most Singaporeans never get. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: many Singapore seniors … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Your HDB flat type directly affects how much Silver Support you receive. Seniors in bigger flats often get lower payouts, even with low income. Flat upgrades or ownership changes can reduce future Silver Support in Singapore. Ever sat at a kopitiam and heard someone ask, “Eh, why my neighbour get more Silver Support … Read more
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