Savings

Over 1 million S’porean HDB households to get U-Save, S&CC rebates in July

Utility rebates will be automatically credited to eligible households’ accounts with grid operator SP Services, and S&CC rebates with the town councils.

Survivors of al-Fashir attack describe brutal escape from Sudan

Mona Mohamed, 33, a Sudanese refugee who fled Al-Fashir, reacts during an interview with Reuters, amid ongoing conflict in Sudan between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army, at the Iridimi refugee camp, northwest of the town of Iriba, in Wadi Fira province, eastern Chad, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Germany's ruling coalition at odds over reform push

FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gives a statement at the end of an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, Friday, April 17, 2026. Michel Euler/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

In a life propped by privilege, it’s best to pay it forward

One meaningful inheritance we can bestow is to teach our children to use their advantages as tools to help others.

OCBC to cut maximum interest rate for flagship savings account from May 1

The maximum interest rate of 360 Account will be lowered to 4.45 per cent per annum on the first $100,000, from the current 5.45 per cent.

EU countries must not hide behind national interests, German minister says

Vice-Chancellor, Federal Minister of Finance of Germany Lars Klingbeil holds a press conference with the Polish Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domanski (not pictured), during an official visit in Warsaw, Poland, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki

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.

Young people in Singapore saving more than older folk, UOB data shows

UOB data shows young people in the mass and emerging affluent segment more savings and deposits than their older counterparts.

French PM pressures lawmakers to pass 2026 budget despite parliament tensions

FILE PHOTO: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to deliver a speech during the first general discussion on a draft 2026 Budget Bill (first part - PLF 2026) during a session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, October 24, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

Why a man who earned over $88k a month had total savings of only $13k

This case shows that high income does not mean high savings if your expenses are equally high as well.

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