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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
KEY HIGHLIGHTS The EZ-Link app will be shut down in Singapore on 8 Jan 2026 All features are already available inside the SimplyGo app Users must do a one-time sync to avoid account disruption If you still have the EZ-Link app on your phone, take note.From 8 January 2026, the app will officially stop working … Read more
Might one imagine having a lot of energy, and incredible expertise, such that from the 60th morning onwards, one is ready to perform much more and support a career and community alike? And yet: traditional norms of retirement may specify an early exit from productive labors. But in Singapore, this is changing altogether: from 1 … Read more
As Singapore limped through 2026 with a naggingly high cost of bears, millions of its citizens are excited with the expectation of government support packages totaling $1,200 for every eligible individual or household. The support measures-mediums of cash handouts, vouchers, and rebates-help to ease the day-to-day burdens of overall groceries, utilities, and the very essentials … 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
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Keppel REIT raises S$886.3m via preferential offering to fund MBFC Tower 3 buy. Unitholders get new units at a discount of 96 cents per unit. Deal lifts Keppel REIT’s stake in MBFC Tower 3 to two-thirds. Keppel REIT confirmed it is launching a S$886.3 million preferential offering to fund a major acquisition at … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Australia is rolling out stricter road rules from 2026 with tougher nationwide enforcement. Fines jump sharply for speeding, phone use, and repeat dangerous driving. Penalties range from A$500 to A$2,000, with higher demerit point risks. From 2026, Australia is tightening road laws nationwide, with higher fines, faster licence suspensions, and stricter enforcement across … Read more
Think of this: A lump sum into your bank account before suitable time, just before the festive season from the government amid the soaring cost of living. This is the picture millions of Singaporeans will face in December 2025 when the Ministry of Finance becomes the latest to distribute an Assurance Package (AP) of cash. … Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS Trump wants to send $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks to Americans in 2026. The money would likely need Congress approval and may be smaller than promised. No checks are guaranteed yet — this is still a proposal, not a law. Trump $2000 tariff dividend checks in 2026: Former President Donald Trump has been floating … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Eligible seniors will receive a one-time CPF top-up of up to S$1,500 under the Majulah package No work required — designed for those with lower CPF balances, including homemakers Money goes straight into CPF in March 2025, with higher payouts later on That’s exactly where the Majulah Retirement Savings Bonus (RSB) comes in … Read more
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