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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
Have you ever pondered on the fact that you clock in to work in some basic roles—cleaning the streets, delivering lunch to someone’s home, or patiently serving a customer at your local convenience store; you work like an unnoticed hero, tirelessly but unnoticed—and still fall short of copious decent money with which to meet spiralling … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore’s Budget 2026 will be delivered by PM Lawrence Wong on 12 February 2026. The speech will be broadcast live on TV, radio, and the official Singapore Budget website. Public feedback is open now, with both online and physical sessions planned before Budget Day. Mark the date first. 12 February 2026. That’s when … 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
Consider it, you have to deal with the increase in grocery prices, utility bills and fare for public transportation. It is almost impossible to support your family in one of the most expensive cities in the world. This was the case for many Singaporeans who, amid ongoing inflationary pressures, had to live with the high … Read more
Picture entering into the vibrant economic environment of Singapore, where the up-and-coming tall buildings are already reaching heaven and the skilled workers from abroad are already filling the infinite occupation spaces. In 2026, the city-state ameliorates the Work Permit system and thus balances the manpower requirements with the application of the rule ethically. The aforementioned … Read more
The Cost of Living Relief Package 2026 comes at a time when everyday essentials drain household finances, and millions of people are eagerly waiting for government financial assistance. It is the only way the creation of targeted changes to the current situation and elevation of the situation can be done. A coalition of forces composed … Read more
Singapore’s Updated National Plan For Older Persons (2021), drafted with “Asset 60: A Life of Dignity and Opportunities”, endeavors to support older Singaporeans in leading active lives. Nonetheless, cash handouts remain an important component that contributes to seniors’ well-being by facilitating their funding of some crucial expenditures. Who Qualifies To Receive AP Seniors’ Bonus? It … Read more
Imagine the scenario where, right at the end of the year, you check your account and see that the government has sent you an unanticipated present in the form of cash, just the right amount for holiday spending or clearing off your bills at the end of the year. This is no fantasy but rather … 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
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