Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

CPF

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.

More Singaporeans to get matching govt grants for retirement, healthcare savings

The Matched Retirement Savings Scheme and Matched MediSave Scheme will allow more eligible Singaporeans to get matched contributions from the Government.
The Matched Retirement Savings Scheme and Matched MediSave Scheme will allow more eligible Singaporeans to get matched contributions from the Government.

AutoWealth to offer digital portfolio service for CPF Investment Scheme

AutoWealth is the second digital advisor for the CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS), after Endowus, offering higher return potential.
AutoWealth is the second digital advisor for the CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS), after Endowus, offering higher return potential.

Why many young Singaporeans expect million-dollar inheritance from their parents

Many young people hope to get $1 million or more from their parents’ inheritance so they have less to worry about their own savings and retirement planning.
Many young people hope to get $1 million or more from their parents’ inheritance so they have less to worry about their own savings and retirement planning.

Govt close to finalising details of retirement investment option: Tan See Leng

The CPF Lifetime Retirement Investment Scheme is billed as a simple and low-cost investment alternative to the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme.
The CPF Lifetime Retirement Investment Scheme is billed as a simple and low-cost investment alternative to the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme.

Over one in four eligible platform workers opted in to make higher CPF contributions as at Sept 2025

A food delivery rider riding across the road along Tengah Drive, with Parc Flora (left) and Parc Woods (centre) estate in the background, on Dec 26, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
A food delivery rider riding across the road along Tengah Drive, with Parc Flora (left) and Parc Woods (centre) estate in the background, on Dec 26, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.