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The start of 2026 brings the new year and many Americans still have to deal with economic pressures such as high grocery prices and rising housing costs. However, the Social Security Administration’s annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) gives a small relief. The 2.8% increase that will start on January is meant to protect the elderly, the … Read more
Picture yourself one day in December of 2025, looking at your bank balance and seeing a large sum of money from the government, just before Christmas. Well, it is not a fantasy; it is a reality as surely as Singapore’s gradual realization of the inflationary global economy and thus easing the cost of living situation. … Read more
As Singaporean households struggle under soaring grocery bills, utility rents, and healthcare costs, the government has chosen, supportively, to present them with a cash-payout arrangement not exceeding $1,200 in 2025; this is part of a supplementary Assurance Package that will assist citizens in managing their day-to-day expenses while securing stronger support for seniors. Who Will … 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
You must have felt really nice on receiving that extra $400 in your mailbox or phone notification one day after a particularly hot afternoon in the tropical paradise that is Singapore. It was a timely move by the government, syncing Climate Vouchers with cool devices that would allow them some relief while coping through rising … Read more
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
Could a fine extra cash transfer be more welcome than just as the holiday season in December fades? The $300 CDC Vouchers are being issued to every Singaporean home in January- a welcomed relief with the cost of living intensifying. The voucher truly helped stirring up the government’s support for families, while also aiding local … 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
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
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Hyundai has launched the Ioniq 9 in Singapore as its new flagship electric SUV. Available in six- and seven-seat layouts with up to 620km of driving range. Prices start from $309,999, positioning it among the most premium EV SUVs here. Hyundai has wrapped up 2025 with the Singapore debut of the Ioniq 9, … Read more
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