Complete Guide To Childcare Operator Fees In Singapore
In his Budget 2025 speech, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong announced that monthly childcare operator fees would be capped once again, for the second consecutive year. Childcare operator fees for full-day childcare will soon be capped at $610 for Anchor Operator preschools and $650 for Partner Operator preschools (excluding GST). This is […]
What is Singapore’s Average Household Income And Why It Is Different From The Salaries We Earn?
Compared to countries in the region and even developed cities globally, Singapore is typically seen as a rich and expensive country. In fact, many internationally-recognised reports frequently place Singapore among the most expensive cities in the world. As a result, our GDP per capita – defined as the gross domestic output per person – tends to be high too. In 2024, […]
4 Ways Singapore Investors Can Invest In Gold
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No Buy 2025: What Is This Budgeting Concept – And How To Cut Expenses Without Making Yourself Miserable
In a world flooded with advertising, credit cards and online shopping, impulse shopping has taken over. But, there is a small but growing ‘No Buy 2025’ movement, encouraging people to rethink their spending habits and practise delayed gratification. The goal is simple: commit to a year without buying anything that isn’t absolutely essential. In reality, […]
Guide To All The Benefits For The Large Families Scheme
During the Singapore Budget 2025 announcement, the government introduced the Large Families Scheme (LFS) to support married couples in Singapore who have, or plan to have, three or more children. This initiative demonstrates the government’s clear intention not only to encourage couples to start families but also to inspire them to consider having three or […]
Singapore Parents’ Guide To Understanding (And Maximising) Their Child’s Edusave and PSEA
Raising a child can be expensive: almost $220,000 to raise a child to 18 years old. To support parents with the cost of raising their child, and help each child fulfil their potential, the government offers various schemes to provide much-needed financial support. When Singaporean babies are born, parents can expect to receive between $25,000 and […]
5 Things To Know About International Cement Group (SGX: KUO), A Leading Cement Producer In Central Asia
International Cement Group (ICG) listed on SGX in March 2019, through a transfer of the listing status of another SGX-listed company. ICG is one of the earliest foreign-owned operators in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan in Central Asia – with its core business in producing and distributing cement and gypsum plasterboards. Since its listing on SGX, ICG’s revenue and […]
Guide To Redeeming And Using Your LifeSG Credits
Most Singaporeans should be familiar with the LifeSG app. It’s where families have to register the birth of their child and apply for Baby Bonus; past and present NSmen received $200 in National Service (NS) LifeSG Credits during Budget 2024; and everyone can check on their SkillsFuture credits (and access other Government schemes). After the […]
Complete Guide To Investing In Fractional Shares In Singapore
When we invest today, we are no longer restricted to buy shares in lots of 1,000 or 100, or even 1 whole share. Instead, we can invest in a fraction of a share – for a fraction of the cost. This is great news for retail investors as no stock is too expensive to invest in now. […]
Guide To Claiming (And Spending) Your Climate Vouchers, And Household Appliances That Households Should Consider Buying
As announced in Budget 2024, all HDB households will receive $300 worth of Climate Vouchers to purchase energy and water-efficient home appliances. This initiative aims to encourage households to opt for appliances certified with the relevant energy or water-efficiency ratings. These vouchers are particularly useful for those who have just received the keys to a […]
