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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
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
Imagine going into the heart of Singapore’s electric economy; where multilingual streets, skyscrapers, and vibrant activity abound. In this environment, the Work Permit system in 2026 witnessed significant changes from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). This forward leap brings longer stay to experienced workers, recruits more countries, and gives greater protections; however, it increases conformance … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore seniors can get dollar-for-dollar CPF top-up matching under MRSS in 2026 Government matches up to S$2,000 per year, capped at S$20,000 lifetime Risk-free way to boost CPF LIFE payouts with guaranteed government backing With daily expenses rising and people living longer, many retirees quietly worry whether their CPF savings can last. The … Read more
Envision a retirement scenario where your savings are no longer just stagnant but instead, growing; where you are very well taken care of by the healthcare system and the public sector support feels like a push that is personal to you. The Central Provident Fund (CPF) in Singapore, which serves as the government’s retirement scheme, … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore’s economy expanded by 4.8% in 2025, beating earlier expectations Growth was driven by AI-related demand, resilient global trade, and delayed US tariffs Government signals major policy refresh, with key changes expected at Budget 2026 Singapore ended 2025 on a stronger note than most expected, with the economy growing by 4.8%. That’s a … Read more
Just imagine, you are looking at your bank account or voucher app and there are extra funds that appear just in time for daily expenses, utilities, or even a tiny party. In 2025, this government support came as a nice surprise for millions of Singaporeans. Budget 2025 and the current Assurance Package, which were the … Read more
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