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KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF interest rates stay the same from 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2026. Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts continue earning 4%. Basic Healthcare Sum rises to S$79,000 from 2026. CPF interest rates from 1 January to 31 March 2026 will stay exactly where they are — and that matters for your savings, housing … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS No federal stimulus checks or IRS relief payments are approved for January 2026. $2,000 tariff and DOGE dividend proposals remain ideas — not funded programs. Only confirmed payouts are military bonuses already authorized in late 2025. Social media is buzzing again. Claims about January 2026 stimulus checks, surprise IRS direct deposits, and even … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Seniors in Singapore may receive a one-time S$900 cash bonus in 2025 Aimed at easing daily costs like food, transport, and medication Most eligible seniors get it automatically between March and April 2025 Groceries cost more. Transport not cheap. Medication also adding up. For many seniors, even a few hundred dollars matters. That’s … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Over 950,000 HDB households will receive U-Save and S&CC rebates in January 2026. Eligible families can get up to S$190 for utilities plus S&CC rebates, depending on flat type. Total support can reach up to S$760 in U-Save and 3½ months of S&CC rebates for FY2025–2026. Utility bills and town council charges add … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS All Singaporean households can claim S$300 CDC vouchers from 2 January 2026. Split use: S$150 for hawkers & heartland shops, S$150 for supermarkets. Vouchers are valid until 31 December 2026 — no rush, but don’t forget. If you’re living in Singapore, this one matters. From 2 January 2026, every Singaporean household can claim … Read more
A pickup that doesn’t feel oversized or expensive to run. That’s exactly where the Ford Maverick 2025 fits in. Built for modern American drivers, the Maverick blends hybrid efficiency, practical utility, and a price point that undercuts most traditional trucks. It’s aimed at commuters, first-time truck owners, and anyone who wants truck usefulness without full-size … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Subaru STI will unveil three Japan-only special editions at Tokyo Auto Salon. WRX, Levorg and Impreza receive subtle STI upgrades rather than full performance overhauls. These 2026 models focus on design, chassis tweaks and exclusivity, not extra power. STI fans have something new to look forward to this January. Subaru Technica International has … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Meta is buying Singapore-based AI startup Manus to strengthen its AI agent push. Manus already generates strong revenue, giving Meta faster commercial returns. The deal puts Singapore firmly on the global AI map as Big Tech shops here. Meta acquisition Manus news: The social media giant Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Manus, … 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
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Unemployed Singaporeans can receive up to S$6,000 while job hunting and upskilling Payouts depend on active job search efforts, not automatic handouts Support lasts up to 6 months and is capped by your previous salary The SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme 2026 gives involuntarily unemployed Singaporeans up to S$6,000 — not just as relief … Read more
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