Australia is gearing up for a valuable change that will help seniors manage rising costs. Within weeks — from 20 September 2025 — more self-funded retirees will qualify for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) thanks to higher income limits. While this is not a cash handout, the card can…
Right now, there is no confirmed $2,000 one-off payment from the Australian Government or Services Australia. Viral posts often recycle old COVID-era Economic Support Payments, but those were temporary programs. If a new payment is approved in 2025, it will be announced through official channels and delivered via myGov—not random…
A built-up area is usually where you see regular street lighting or closely spaced buildings (think towns, suburbs, shopping strips). Roads outside built-up areas include highways and rural roads between towns. If there’s no speed sign, the default rules for that state or territory apply. Always remember: posted signs override…
SSS covers private-sector, self-employed, OFWs, and voluntary members. To get a monthly retirement pension, you typically need at least 120 monthly contributions and to meet the retirement age requirement. GSIS covers government employees. Standard retirement generally requires at least 15 years of government service, the right retirement mode (e.g., RA…
The Social Security System (SSS) has implemented a pension increase starting September 2025. Under the approved reform, retirement and disability pensioners receive a 10% increase, while death/survivorship pensioners get a 5% increase. The adjustment is applied to qualified pensioners on record as of August 31, 2025, and reflects automatically in…
Planning your budget for October? Here are the CPF-linked credits most Singaporeans look for each month. CPF LIFE and legacy Retirement Sum Scheme (RSS) monthly payouts are typically deposited by the 4th working day of the month. For October 2025, that lands on Monday, 6 October 2025 (banks using FAST…
You may have seen posts claiming a S$700 Assurance Payout landed in September 2025. In reality, there was no single S$700 cash payout in September. The Assurance Package (AP) gives adult Singaporeans a total of about S$700 to S$2,250 across 2022–2026, with AP Cash typically credited in December each year,…
If you worked in the private sector and later joined the government (or vice-versa), you’ve likely contributed to both the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). The big question is simple: Can you receive both pensions? The short answer is yes—if you independently qualify under…
The Social Security System (SSS) has approved a multi-year pension increase starting September 2025. Under the Pension Reform Program, retirement and disability pensioners will get a 10% increase every September from 2025–2027, while death/survivor pensioners will receive 5% each year over the same period. After three tranches, that’s roughly 33%…
The Singapore Silver Support Scheme (SSS) is a long-term safety net that tops up the retirement income of seniors with low lifetime wages. In 2025, payouts were raised to give more help to seniors who need it most, with money paid every quarter directly to your bank account. Below, you’ll…