CPF Special Account (SA) Shielding Hack Loophole Was For Members 55 & Above: What This Means & What Are The Alternatives?
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Complete Guide To Your CPF MediSave Account (MA) – And What You Can Use It For
Our CPF MediSave Account follows us from cradle to grave. Singaporean babies get their MediSave Account (MA) when they are born, and they receive an accompanying $5,000 MediSave Grant for Newborns. This is effective from 1 April 2025, and is an increase of $1,000. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the government also regularly disburses […]
15 Commemorative Coins In Singapore And How Much Do They Cost Today
The coin collector community in Singapore has been consistent throughout the years, partly thanks to the establishment of the Singapore Mint in 1968. After more than five consistent decades of minting coins for collectors locally and abroad, it has certainly entrenched itself as the provider of legitimate and credible coins of value. Over the years, […]
11 Joint Savings Accounts To Open With Your Spouse Or Parents
Having a joint account does not only revolve around couples. Any individuals in an agreement can open a joint account together. In Singapore, there are two main types of joint accounts – joint-alternate and joint-all accounts. In summary, joint-alternate account allows both parties to use the savings independently, but a joint-all account requires both parties […]
Does Being In An Opposition GRC Affect HDB Resale Prices in Sengkang GRC?
The electoral boundaries have been redrawn, and the news consistently reminds us that the general elections are imminent. 5 years ago, in the 2020 Singapore general election, the ruling People’s Action Party won 83 seats in Parliament, while the Workers’ Party won the remaining 10 seats. These 10 seats were from retaining the 5-seat Aljunied […]
Cost Of Living In Johor: Why It Only Makes Sense If You Are Working In Singapore
Situated a short distance away, many Malaysians have crossed the border to work in Singapore for the favourable currency exchange rate, high salaries and career progression. To cope with living costs, some Malaysians continue to reside in Johor as they commute back and forth between Johor and Singapore every day for work. This has allowed them […]
Complete Guide To Trust Bank’s Products And Services
Trust Bank, one of the handful of digital banks in Singapore, recently celebrated reaching a milestone 1 million customers – making it the fourth largest retail bank by customers here. Launched as a 60:40 joint venture between Standard Chartered and NTUC’s FairPrice Group in September 2022, Trust Bank offers a savings account, credit cards, personal […]
Enough Of Legoland? 5 Other Theme Parks In Malaysia For Under S$1,000 Per Family
Source: Sunway Lagoon With school holidays just around the corner, many of us may be scrambling to plan for a family getaway. A short distance away, some may even consider traveling across the border to Johor, Malaysia for a holiday, taking advantage of the favourable currency exchange. Situated in Johor, Legoland Malaysia has been a popular option […]
How Much Do Investment Managers Earn In Singapore?
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Annual Value (AV) Of Your Residential Property: Here’s How Its Calculated And Why It Matters
In Singapore, there are generally two metrics that the government uses to assess how well-off you are: your income and the Annual Value (AV) of your home. These two metrics are key criteria when deciding if (and how much) you will receive from schemes like GST vouchers and other social support schemes. Your property’s Annual […]
