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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
KEY HIGHLIGHTS MOM extends the Part-Time Re-employment Grant until 31 Dec 2027. Employers get S$2,500 per senior worker aged 60 and above. Grant supports flexible work and part-time roles for older workers. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has confirmed it is extending the Part-Time Re-employment Grant (PTRG) by another two years, all the way until … 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
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Australia is rolling out stricter road rules from 2026 with tougher nationwide enforcement. Fines jump sharply for speeding, phone use, and repeat dangerous driving. Penalties range from A$500 to A$2,000, with higher demerit point risks. From 2026, Australia is tightening road laws nationwide, with higher fines, faster licence suspensions, and stricter enforcement across … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Centrelink has confirmed there is no $1,600 Christmas bonus for seniors in Australia. Viral posts and messages promising festive payments are linked to scam activity. No action is needed — legitimate Centrelink payments are only updated via myGov. Centrelink Denies $1600 Christmas Bonus : Over the past few days, many older Australians have … Read more
It is hard not to get excited about the new year when you will still profit from the promise of extra money, vouchers for figuring hawker favourites, and offset bills. Transitioning into the third year of the post-COVID era, Singapore remains far-sighted and economically proactive in support, which is communicated in the 2026 specific measures … Read more
Might one imagine having a lot of energy, and incredible expertise, such that from the 60th morning onwards, one is ready to perform much more and support a career and community alike? And yet: traditional norms of retirement may specify an early exit from productive labors. But in Singapore, this is changing altogether: from 1 … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore seniors can get a dollar-for-dollar CPF matching grant under MRSS. Up to S$2,000 per year, capped at S$20,000 lifetime, fully backed by the Government. Combined with CPF interest of up to 6% p.a., this can significantly boost monthly retirement payouts. Most Singaporeans know CPF is the backbone of retirement here. What fewer … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore households spent nearly S$4 billion in CDC and SG60 vouchers over four years. More than 97.7% claim rate shows strong take-up, mainly for daily food and essentials. Every household can now claim S$300 in CDC vouchers, valid until 31 Dec 2026. Nearly S$4 billion. That’s how much Singapore households have spent using … Read more
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