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 […]
Cost Guide To Studying For Your Master’s Degree In Singapore
In an increasingly competitive world, having better qualifications is becoming a prerequisite to beat out other candidates when job hunting. One of the more common ways to stand out to employers is to study a Master’s Degree, which is typically done after completing an Undergraduate Degree. However, if you’re studying overseas in the US, Europe, […]
Step By Step Guide To Redeeming Your CDC Vouchers
In the Singapore Budget 2025, PM Lawrence Wong announced a new tranche of CDC Vouchers worth $800. This will be split into two disbursements – with $500 in CDC Vouchers given in May 2025 and the remaining $300 CDC Vouchers given in January 2026. For clarity, this is a new disbursement, separate from the recent […]
Matched Retirement Savings Scheme: How Seniors Can Get Dollar-For-Dollar Matching To Boost Their CPF Balances
Singapore’s CPF system ensures that working Singaporeans and Permanent Residents set aside a portion of their monthly earnings, forming the foundation for monthly payouts during retirement. A monthly payout is provided through CPF LIFE. To provide a reference baseline, the government sets (and regularly reviews) milestone levels for our CPF savings: the Basic Retirement Sum […]
5 Expenses In Malaysia That Go Up In 2025
Every year, the government would review its tax or subsidy schemes and make changes accordingly to ensure that they are executed in a way that best benefits the nation and its people. On 18 October 2024, the Malaysian government had presented the National Budget, where it announced changes in certain rates for year 2025. In […]
