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Set retirement income goal, project expenses: How sandwich-gen S’poreans like her are using new CPF platform to plan ahead

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

T. Rowe Price deepens retail presence in Singapore with retirement funds for investors

Mr Glen Lee, chief executive of T. Rowe Price Singapore, says a common misconception among Singaporeans is viewing retirement planning as a linear process.
Mr Glen Lee, chief executive of T. Rowe Price Singapore, says a common misconception among Singaporeans is viewing retirement planning as a linear process.

‘Too young to retire’ – that’s a little personal, isn’t it?

If you want to retire early, it's your call. Others shouldn't be telling you what to do, says the writer.
If you want to retire early, it's your call. Others shouldn't be telling you what to do, says the writer.

Government looking at more ways to ensure S’poreans have enough for retirement: PM Wong

The Government will help Singaporeans save more during their working lives, so that they have enough to meet their basic retirement needs for life, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sept 24 in Parliament.
The Government will help Singaporeans save more during their working lives, so that they have enough to meet their basic retirement needs for life, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sept 24 in Parliament.

Sumiko at 61: A fresh start at 72 - why a retiree swopped her condo for a 4-room flat

Right-sizing in retirement can be emotionally fraught. Here’s how to plan it properly, says Sumiko Tan.
Right-sizing in retirement can be emotionally fraught. Here’s how to plan it properly, says Sumiko Tan.

More Australians working into their 70s in retirement rethink

This shift comes against the backdrop of Australia’s A$4.3 trillion (S$3.6 trillion) pension system.
This shift comes against the backdrop of Australia’s A$4.3 trillion (S$3.6 trillion) pension system.

Record $6.7b set aside under CPF Retirement Sum Topping-Up Scheme in first seven months of 2025

According to the CPF Board, 316,000 members received voluntary top-ups from themselves of their loved ones in the first seven months of 2025.
According to the CPF Board, 316,000 members received voluntary top-ups from themselves of their loved ones in the first seven months of 2025.

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Build your future wealth with flexibility: How to be ready for retirement and life’s milestones 

Early wealth building can provide the financial security to pursue retirement goals, whether that's opening a business or traveling, without debt worries. PHOTO: HSBC LIFE
Early wealth building can provide the financial security to pursue retirement goals, whether that's opening a business or traveling, without debt worries. PHOTO: HSBC LIFE

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Cash over property: How retirement mindsets in S'pore are flipping

Retirement planning for people in Singapore
Retirement planning for people in Singapore

Switching careers in middle age and beyond: How these Singapore professionals did it

(Clockwise from top left) Mr Alan Chen, Ms Cheong Choy Kiew, Mr Kamaruzaman Gaffar and Ms Suriyati Karsan are among those who changed careers in middle age and beyond.
(Clockwise from top left) Mr Alan Chen, Ms Cheong Choy Kiew, Mr Kamaruzaman Gaffar and Ms Suriyati Karsan are among those who changed careers in middle age and beyond.

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