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…
Singapore is home to many seniors who have worked hard all their lives but now face challenges meeting daily expenses. To help, the government created the Silver Support Scheme, which gives quarterly cash relief to low-income seniors. In September 2025, eligible seniors will again receive up to S$1080 in support.…
Raising children in Singapore has become more expensive over the years, and the government is taking steps to ease the burden. In February 2025, Singapore announced a major update to its Baby Bonus and Large Families Scheme (LFS), offering up to $16,000 in financial support for families with a third…
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…
Rising living costs in Singapore have placed pressure on families, especially those in lower- and middle-income groups. To help ease this burden, the government has introduced the $1,200 Support Scheme 2025. This initiative combines different assistance programs into one strong package to make support easier and more effective. The payout…