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KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore woman shocked by a S$903.61 dental bill for a routine visit at Jurong Point. Dentist allegedly assumed insurance was unlimited, resulting in disputed charges. Case has been reported to authorities, with clinic now conducting an internal review. A simple dental appointment turned stressful for a Singaporean woman after she was quoted a … 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
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore home loan rates are at their lowest levels since 2022. Further rate cuts in 2026 are possible, but likely to be small. Many homeowners are refinancing or switching from HDB to bank loans to save thousands. Mortgage rates in Singapore have quietly slid to three-year lows, and homeowners are finally feeling some … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS A major global data centre operator is considering a Singapore REIT listing. The potential IPO could raise over S$1 billion, driven by AI infrastructure demand. If it goes ahead, the listing could land in Singapore as early as 2026. This is the kind of news that makes Singapore investors sit up straight. AirTrunk, … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Supermarkets roll out extra deals as S$300 CDC vouchers kick in from 2 Jan 2026. Spend S$60 at FairPrice or Giant and get a S$6 return voucher back. With stacked discounts, households can stretch their CDC vouchers much further. If you’re wondering how to make your CDC vouchers last longer this year, the … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF Ordinary Wage ceiling rises to S$8,000 from Jan 2026 Older workers (55–65) get higher CPF contribution rates Take-home pay dips slightly, but retirement savings grow From 1 January 2026, CPF rules are changing again — and yes, this one affects a lot of working Singaporeans. If you earn above S$7,400 or you’re … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore retail spending is expected to stay firm into 2026, backed by jobs and rising household wealth. Strong wage growth, lower mortgage costs, and investment gains are keeping wallets open. Retail sales could grow 3.5%–4%, even with fewer government handouts next year. If you’ve noticed malls staying busy and flights fully booked, you’re … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Major money changes hit ATO, Centrelink, Medicare and super from 1 January 2026 Cheaper medicines, higher Centrelink payments and tighter tax compliance ahead Some Aussies gain instantly, others need to prepare now to avoid surprises A stack of quiet but powerful money changes kick in on the same day — affecting Centrelink payments, … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS MOE’s long-awaited bullying review and exam reforms land in 2026 Teacher workload, DSA rules and school canteens all getting reworked Big shifts ahead for students, parents and educators in Singapore 2025 already felt intense for parents and students.Bullying cases went viral. Teachers spoke up about burnout. Screens and AI sparked fresh worries. Now, … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS HeyMax Card Maximiser now tracks UOB PPV & UOB Visa Signature bonus caps automatically No more manual tracking of messy sub-caps and minimum spend Huge quality-of-life upgrade for miles collectors in Singapore If you’re using the UOB Preferred Platinum Visa (PPV) or UOB Visa Signature, tracking bonus spend has quietly become a headache … Read more
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