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…
From 1 July 2025, the public service (civil service and statutory boards) is moving earlier to a retirement age of 64 and a re-employment age of 69. Several large employers have also adopted the higher ages ahead of the national timeline. Nationwide, the next statutory increase under the Retirement and…
Australia’s Age Pension is a permanent, means-tested payment that’s indexed twice a year (20 March and 20 September) to help keep up with living costs. From 20 September 2025, the maximum fortnightly rate is $1,178.70 for singles and $888.50 each for couples (combined $1,777.00), including supplements. What Has Changed In…
From 20 September 2025, Centrelink has applied its regular indexation. This brings higher Age Pension, Disability Support Pension (DSP) and Carer Payment rates, plus updated income and asset limits, a lift to Rent Assistance, and new deeming rates used in the pension income test. Below is the quick, accurate breakdown…
Many Singaporeans keep hearing about a “$700 Cost-of-Living payment” in 2025. In practice, 2025 support isn’t a single $700 cheque. It’s a bundle of measures—GST Voucher (Cash), doubled U-Save rebates, CDC Vouchers, and the AP Seniors’ Bonus—that together ease bills, groceries, and everyday expenses. For many households, the combined value…
Singapore’s $3,267 Worker Benefit refers to the maximum annual Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) payout for self-employed persons (SEPs) and platform workers aged 60 and above from Work Year 2025. WIS is a national support scheme that tops up income and CPF savings for lower-wage workers, with different payout scales for…