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Singapore’s average wealth is climbing, but there’s a catch

Singapore ranked sixth in the world for average wealth per adult in 2025, but only 20th for median wealth.

How much money is enough? Watch and learn from the video of the second InvestMe event

(From left) Senior business correspondent Angela Tan, chief executive of SingCapital Alfred Chia and senior consultant psychiatrist David Teo on a panel discussion at ST InvestMe’s Invest to Live, not Live to Invest event in the SPH Media Auditorium on July 18.

Stop chasing a fixed amount of money for retirement

It is unwise to plan for a fixed sum for retirement because there is always a risk of money running out in your old age.

Being rich is successful? 40% of Singaporeans seem to think so

A recent survey found that 40 per cent of Singaporeans think one can be considered “successful” only if they are rich.

More hitting CPF retirement targets at the milestone age of 55

Of the 41,000 active CPF members who turned 55 in 2025, 73.4 per cent had set aside the Required Retirement Sum, up from 70.5 per cent in 2024.

Forum: Balanced discussion needed on retirement advice

Why making CPF LIFE part of your retirement plan can pay for most expenses

CPF LIFE is a solid back-up plan that can give your overall investment portfolio a boost due to its stable payouts.

CPF LIFE or invest on your own? It depends on whether you can manage money in old age

If you are over 55, it is prudent to book an appointment at the CPF Board to check your estimated payout before you make a substantial top-up.

Retire with more money? Learn how to grow $1m in your CPF from the first InvestMe event video

Mr Tan Ooi Boon, Invest editor at The Straits Times, shares insights on retirement fund planning at ST InvestMe's first financial literacy event, Retire With More Money.

CPF Jurong Service Centre reopens with upgrades on May 16

The service centre serves about 500 CPF visitors daily, mostly aged 55 and above.

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