5 Reasons Why You Should Top-Up Your CPF Special Account (SA) During This Year-End
According to the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, Singapore’s CPF scheme ranks in the top 5 pension systems globally. Employers in Singapore contribute up to 17% of our salary to our CPF accounts, while we (employees) contribute up to 20% of our salaries to our CPF accounts. Throughout the time that our CPF monies stay […]
Global shares fall, dollar climbs ahead of inflation report – Dec 11
Today’s Market News Rupee hit all-time low as RBI governor change sparks rate cut hopes Gold could extend record run into 2025, Heraeus says Sunac China wins some bondholder approval for onshore restructuring plan, source says Philippines GDP growth hit by typhoons, but outlook robust, says World Bank China ready to go deeper into debt […]
How Will Singapore, Malaysia, And Other Asian Countries’ Stock Markets Fare In 2025?
For investors in Asia, 2024 looks like it will turn out as a mixed bag of performance across the region. Certain stock markets performed well – like Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan – while others have performed below par (South Korea). With 2025 set to be an eventful year with president-elect Trump taking office in the […]
CPF Top-Ups VS SRS Top-Ups: Which Should You Choose?
To help us build up a bigger retirement nest egg in Singapore, we can contribute or top-up to 2 main retirement plans – CPF and Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS). In addition to mandatory CPF contributions from our salary, we can also make additional cash top-ups to our CPF Special Account (or Retirement Account if we are above 55) […]
China stocks jump on Politburo policy shift – Dec 10
Today’s Market News Chinese cosmetics firm Mao Geping prices shares at top of range in Hong Kong IPO LG Electronics’ India arm files for IPO amid strong consumer durables demand Japanese investors sold overseas equities for second straight month in November3:56 AM EST Hang Seng up 1%; CSI300 up 2% China bond yields hit record […]
Key Life Stages Of Your HDB Flat That Owners (And Buyers) Should Know
About 80% of Singapore’s resident population calls an HDB flat their home, and 90% of them own this home. Many young couples also rely on the BTO (Built-To-Order) system to buy their first homes – and start their married lives. With that in mind, it may be important to understand the key life stages of […]
Complete Guide To Investing In The Hang Seng Index
Have you ever considered exploring investment opportunities beyond Singapore’s sunny shores? Look no further than Hong Kong, a financial powerhouse in Asia and a gateway to the expansive Chinese market. Hong Kong boasts well-established financial markets that provide a transparent and regulated environment, offering investors peace of mind. With stringent regulations in place, you can […]
China inflation up next, geopolitics in focus- Dec 9
Today’s Market News China’s central bank resumes gold purchases after six-month hiatus in Nov US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains JD Logistics takes full ownership of Kuayue-Express with $892 mln stake buy Maruti Suzuki, JSW MG Motor hike car prices following […]
Complete Guide To Multi-Currency Accounts And Wallets In Singapore [YouTrip, Revolut, Wise, DBS My Account, UOB Mighty FX And More]
Increasingly, all of us in Singapore need and will want better access to foreign currencies. Besides a relatively strong Singapore Dollar (SGD), a better rate also means we can get more bang for our local bucks on our travels. Many of us are also avid shoppers on e-commerce platforms, with virtually no barriers to online shopping on international […]
POSB Smart Buddy; Revolut <18; FavePay; Hugosave: Complete Guide To E-Wallets That You Can Apply For Your Children
With digital payments taking over, the days of physical money may soon be numbered. By extension, using traditional piggy banks to teach kids about money will increasingly become impractical. Tomorrow’s generation will use digital money, and need to learn financial literacy with modern digital tools. Platforms like POSB Smart Buddy, Revolut <18, FavePay, Hugosave, and […]
