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How CPF changes from 2026 can give you more to spend in retirement

The changes will especially benefit employees who earn more than $6,000 as they will be able to save more for their retirement.
The changes will especially benefit employees who earn more than $6,000 as they will be able to save more for their retirement.

Retirees should consider CPF LIFE first to avoid investing in unsuitable products

Many retirees file claims against financial institutions annually after they buy products that cause them to lose their savings.
Many retirees file claims against financial institutions annually after they buy products that cause them to lose their savings.

Higher CPF monthly salary ceilings, CPF contribution rates and other changes from 2026

Facade of the CPF Bishan Building 
Facade of the CPF Bishan Building 

CPF Basic Healthcare Sum to rise to $79,000 for those under 65 from Jan 1

The salary ceiling for CPF contributions is rising from $6,000 to $8,000 by Jan 1, 2026.
The salary ceiling for CPF contributions is rising from $6,000 to $8,000 by Jan 1, 2026.

Retiree suffered heavy losses after borrowing to buy $2m of investment products

A retiree ended with losses because he borrowed over $1.4 million to buy insurance products.
A retiree ended with losses because he borrowed over $1.4 million to buy insurance products.

Singapore has varied toolkit, beyond taxes, to manage inequality: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Gala Dinner with moderator John Micklethwait on Nov 19.
PM Lawrence Wong speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Gala Dinner with moderator John Micklethwait on Nov 19.

CPF Life gives monthly payout, much like rental income from property: Koh Poh Koon

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Caring for kids, parents: CPF tool helps plan your retirement with less stress

38-year-old cpf member tan hui jie sandwich generation with 15-month-old toddler and elderly father
38-year-old cpf member tan hui jie sandwich generation with 15-month-old toddler and elderly father

Forum: Review Silver Support Scheme criteria to help seniors

S’pore PR skipped US tax but lost $2m of Apple shares to ex-wife

To avoid paying more US taxes, the man ended up losing $2 million of Apple shares to his ex-wife.
To avoid paying more US taxes, the man ended up losing $2 million of Apple shares to his ex-wife.

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