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CPF

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

Beware of scammers posing as officials offering advice on Singtel discounted shares

Transactions of Singtel special discounted shares should be done only on the official website, the CPF Board and Singtel said.
Transactions of Singtel special discounted shares should be done only on the official website, the CPF Board and Singtel said.

Some elderly S’poreans unsure how to sell their Singtel discounted shares while others cash in early

Approximately 615,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and above hold Singtel special discounted shares.
Approximately 615,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and above hold Singtel special discounted shares.

3 tips that can stop your family from fighting over your money

Many people make poor decisions on their own assets and this resulted in numerous court disputes.
Many people make poor decisions on their own assets and this resulted in numerous court disputes.

The $1 million retirement myth

The simplicity that makes the $1 million goal appealing is also why it’s no longer very useful.
The simplicity that makes the $1 million goal appealing is also why it’s no longer very useful.

Parliament approves shift of Singtel discounted shares to direct shareholder ownership

Singtel said that in the past month, there were around 60,000 walk-in enquiries about its special discounted shares at the 36 SingPost branches across the country.
Singtel said that in the past month, there were around 60,000 walk-in enquiries about its special discounted shares at the 36 SingPost branches across the country.

When a couple fight over the $12k monthly mortgage of their home

The couple fought because they failed to plan for substantial and recurring expenses
The couple fought because they failed to plan for substantial and recurring expenses

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.