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How a retiree topped up her CPF yearly to receive a $4,600 monthly payout

Due to her effort in topping up her retirement account, the retiree receive about $55,000 annually just from her CPF monthly payouts.
Due to her effort in topping up her retirement account, the retiree receive about $55,000 annually just from her CPF monthly payouts.

Save more in CPF now if you want to invest in the new scheme in 2028

Use more cash to pay to repay home loan so that you have a higher balance in CPF to invest in the new scheme.
Use more cash to pay to repay home loan so that you have a higher balance in CPF to invest in the new scheme.

New life-cycle funds suited for CPF members with longer investment horizon: Financial experts

Life-cycle funds are designed to automatically adjust a portfolio’s asset allocation from higher-risk assets, such as equities, to lower-risk assets, such as bonds, as retirement nears.
Life-cycle funds are designed to automatically adjust a portfolio’s asset allocation from higher-risk assets, such as equities, to lower-risk assets, such as bonds, as retirement nears.

New flight plan for CPF savings: Long overdue, but may not suit everyone

By 2028, CPF members will be offered a new, fuss-free investment scheme.
By 2028, CPF members will be offered a new, fuss-free investment scheme.

News analysis

Making your CPF work harder for a comfortable retirement

The new scheme is meant to complement, not replace, the existing CPF Investment Scheme which currently allows members to choose over 700 products on their own.
The new scheme is meant to complement, not replace, the existing CPF Investment Scheme which currently allows members to choose over 700 products on their own.

3 things CPF members should know about the new investment scheme

The voluntary scheme, which complements the existing CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) is expected to be rolled out in 2028.
The voluntary scheme, which complements the existing CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) is expected to be rolled out in 2028.

CPF Board to introduce new investment scheme in 2028

The moves will help boost retirement adequacy for CPF members.
The moves will help boost retirement adequacy for CPF members.

CPF top-ups for seniors with lower savings; higher CPF contributions for senior workers

Older Singaporeans with lower CPF retirement savings will receive a one-time top-up of up to $1,500 in December 2026.
Older Singaporeans with lower CPF retirement savings will receive a one-time top-up of up to $1,500 in December 2026.

Gojek, Ryde raise platform fees in February

Gojek's platform fees now cost between $1.10 and $1.70, up from between 90 cents and $1.50.
Gojek's platform fees now cost between $1.10 and $1.70, up from between 90 cents and $1.50.

New CPF safety switch, trusted contact notification service rolled out to curb scams

The new CPF Safety Switch and Trusted Contact notification service are aimed at helping to safeguard CPF members' savings.
The new CPF Safety Switch and Trusted Contact notification service are aimed at helping to safeguard CPF members' savings.

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