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When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2026, Singaporean families will not have to wait anymore because they will already be receiving the Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers and thus will hardly notice the new year. The vouchers come as a readily available support to the Singapore population struggling with high living costs. The … Read more
Imagine that you turn 55 in 2026, and the funds you’ve accumulated in CPF are your lifetime savings contributions to retire with. CPF has consistently evolved over time and juggles vast flexibility to meet instant needs with security over an entire lifespan. Keeping up with the ongoing increase in life expectancy and adjusting costs, in … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singaporeans aged 40+ can get monthly cash support while training or reskilling Up to S$3,000 per month for full-time courses, plus new part-time option from 2026 Lifetime support capped at 24 months under the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme For many Singaporeans in their 40s and 50s, taking time off to study can feel risky. … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Keppel REIT raises S$886.3m via preferential offering to fund MBFC Tower 3 buy. Unitholders get new units at a discount of 96 cents per unit. Deal lifts Keppel REIT’s stake in MBFC Tower 3 to two-thirds. Keppel REIT confirmed it is launching a S$886.3 million preferential offering to fund a major acquisition at … Read more
Picture this scenario: you open your monthly bank account statement, only to see a much larger amount than you expected, right at the time when the prices of groceries and energy are skyrocketing. This is how millions of people all over the world have been treated in 2025. And the good news is given to … Read more
As 2026 begins, online discussions about a possible $2000 IRS direct deposit starting January 1 have surged across social media platforms, YouTube channels, and financial forums. With household budgets still under strain from high rent, rising food prices, and utility costs, many Americans are hoping for another round of federal relief similar to the stimulus … Read more
Envision a lively city-state that is being modernized at the same time as its workers are changing the way the work force is tackled. With the new rules for work permits, Singapore is taking a significant step into 2026. By imposing stricter rules on the employment of foreigners and allowing only the most qualified workers … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS US retirees will receive a 2.8% Social Security increase in 2026, but higher Medicare costs will eat into it. Monthly healthcare deductions rise, even as prescription drug spending finally gets capped. Workers get higher retirement contribution limits — useful for Singaporeans with US income or assets. For Americans — including Singaporeans with US … Read more
Envision the new year and starting it off pleasantly, by winning free money for the food from your favorite hawkers, fresh groceries, or the essentials of your daily life! The arrival of the new year is one of the good times to be, but unfortunately, the cost-of-living is still high in Singapore. In the light … Read more
2026 is coming, and financial help is on the way for the millions of Americans who are waiting for it. The Social Security Administration’s 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement is a great relief since inflation is no longer a problem, but the day-to-day buying of groceries, housing, and medicine is still making people broke. This … Read more
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