6 Actionable Ideas about Personal Finance that Resurfaced during the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic
6 Actionable Ideas about Personal Finance that Resurfaced during the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic It has been almost a year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. The pandemic disrupted the way we live, work, and play. And it also gave us new realizations about the state of our financial health. […]
Is the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) Worth Your While?
Is the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) Worth Your While? What is the Supplementary Retirement Scheme? The Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) is a voluntary saving scheme to encourage individuals to save for retirement, over and above their CPF savings. As a sizeable portion of CPF money is often used for the down payment and to service […]
How does CareShield Life affect me? Should I switch to CareShield Life or stay put with ElderShield?
How does CareShield Life affect me? Should I switch to CareShield Life or stay put with ElderShield? In my previous article, I shared what one needs to know about CareShield Life, especially for those turning age 30 to 40 in 2020. This new and improved national scheme that replaces ElderShield was officially launched on 1 […]
Are you turning age 30 to 40 in 2020? Here’s What You Need to Know about CareShield Life.
Are you turning age 30 to 40 in 2020?Here’s What You Need to Know about CareShield Life The much-awaited CareShield Life is launched today, 1 October 2020. I have been getting some questions about this improved version of the ElderShield plan. And I thought it would be helpful if I could share with you what […]
Banking on Your Employee Benefits Insurance? Think Again.
Banking on Your Employee Benefits Insurance? Think Again Most employees do not pay attention to their employee benefits insurance until a medical claim arises. And there are those who think they have adequate coverage given by the company, without checking exactly what they are covered for. So, does it make sense to depend on your […]
Women and Financial Planning: 4 Steps To Mitigate Caregiving Risk
Women and Financial Planning: 4 Steps To Mitigate Caregiving Risk In the past twelve months, I came to know of 4 families who have ailing parents. A common issue faced by the families was who should be the primary care giver and how the financial burden ought to be divided amongst the siblings. The last […]
Retirement Age in Singapore to Go Up
Retirement Age in Singapore to Go Up The 18 August 2019 Straits Times article headline “National Day Rally 2019: Retirement age to go up to 65, older workers’ CPF rates to be raised” came as no surprise to me. The statutory retirement age will be raised from 62 to 63 in 2022 and to 65 […]
6 Reasons Why Annuity is a Good Fit In Your Retirement Plan
6 Reasons Why Annuity Is A Good Fit In Your Retirement Plan Do you wish to sustain your lifestyle when you stop working? Are stability and predictability what you seek in a financial product when it comes to your income stream during your golden years? Do you want to have peace of mind knowing that […]
Gift Yourself A Year-End Financial Checkup
Gift Yourself A Year-End Financial Health Check-Up As we start to get busy with the festive preparation, it can be tough to find time to organize and review your financial life. But if not now, then when? It may seem easier to postpone it till the first quarter of the New Year, but your financial […]
Should You Withdraw CPF Cash at Age 55?
Should You Withdraw CPF Cash at Age 55 The Straits Times article “Should You Withdraw CPF Cash at Age 55” published on 23 September 2018 is a good read and provides a good overall view of the options available for investing your CPF money. Many people who are turning 55 would be faced with this […]