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KEY HIGHLIGHTS Platform workers in Singapore will receive cash support in 2026 to offset higher CPF deductions Payouts of up to S$1,000+ help cushion take-home pay while CPF savings grow PCTS eases the transition as CPF rates move closer to employee levels If you’re a Grab driver, food delivery rider, or freelance courier, 2026 is … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Silver Support Scheme 2026 continues to give extra cash help to seniors living alone in Singapore Eligible seniors can receive up to S$3,600 a year without applying One of the most important retirement income support schemes for lower-income elderly in Singapore That’s where the Silver Support Scheme 2026 comes in. It provides automatic … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Many Singapore seniors may qualify for up to S$900 but don’t realise it. Adult children can legally help check payouts using Singpass with consent. Besides the Senior Bonus, other benefits may be paid in the same year. If you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, there’s a very real chance your parents didn’t … Read more
If you live and work in Singapore, public holidays are more than just “off days.”They’re your chance to breathe, travel, or simply slow down over kopi at the kopitiam. With prices creeping up—from hawker meals to transport—time off has real value.That’s why knowing the Singapore Public Holidays 2026 calendar early matters. When holidays line up … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS GST Voucher 2026 eligibility is automatic for most Singapore Citizens Students and job switchers may still qualify based on past income Cash payouts can go up to S$700 if you meet the criteria Every year, once GST Voucher payouts are mentioned, the same questions start popping up across WhatsApp chats and kopi sessions. … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS GST Voucher payouts for Singaporeans are expected to roll out from August to December 2026. Cash comes first, followed by MediSave, U-Save utilities rebates, and S&CC rebates. Most households will feel the biggest impact in August, when direct cash is credited. Waiting for GST Voucher payouts again? You’re not alone. With daily expenses, … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Government launches the 2026 Senior Bonus with direct cash payouts for eligible Singapore seniors Automatic payments of up to S$900, with possible CPF and MediSave top-ups Extra cost-of-living support without affecting CPF LIFE or other benefits That’s why the Government Launches 2026 Senior Bonus: Cash Payout for Singapore Seniors announcement matters. This new … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore will roll out stricter Work Permit rules from 2026, affecting levies, quotas, wages, and welfare. Employers face higher costs but clearer compliance standards; workers get better protection. Preparation is not optional — poor planning can lead to fines, hiring bans, or permit suspension. From 2026, Singapore is tightening its Work Permit framework … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Eligible Singaporeans can receive up to S$1,200 in cash payouts in 2026 Payout amount depends on income level and property ownership Money is paid automatically, mainly via PayNow (NRIC-linked) Rising grocery bills, utilities creeping up, transport costs not coming down — honestly speaking, most Singaporeans are feeling it. That’s why the Government has … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Several Australian banks lifted term deposit rates again this week Some long-term rates now sit well above what most savers expected in 2026 Top returns hit 4.70% p.a., but conditions matter Over the past week, multiple banks pushed rates higher, with a few smashing previous “best on market” levels tracked by Savings.com.au. This … Read more