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For many Singapore women, life is a balancing act — career, family, ageing parents, children, and often everyone else’s needs before our own. That’s why retirement planning for women in Singapore deserves early, intentional attention. We are strong, capable, and resourceful. Yet when it comes to retirement, one uncomfortable question often sits quietly in the …
Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF), introduced in 1955 as an alternative retirement plan, is a mandatory savings scheme that every citizen of Singapore must contribute to. There are altogether four types of CPF accounts, namely the CPF Ordinary Account (OA), CPF Special Account (SA) and CPF Medisave account, and the less-mentioned CPF Retirement Account. Here is …
What is CPF LIFE? The CPF LIFE scheme or annuity plan, or CPF Lifelong Income For the Elderly, is a national longevity insurance annuity scheme launched by the Singapore Government in September 2009, to insure Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) against running out of your retirement savings, by providing you with a monthly payout …
CareShield Life is a basic insurance scheme in Singapore to cater for your long-term care needs in the event of severe disability.
Imagine working until your retirement age, to ensure you have sufficient funds for your Retirement, only to die within two years of retiring?
Ageing in Singapore is becoming increasingly challenging as the country’s standards of living rise. Singaporeans are living longer—today, 1 in 2 Singaporeans aged 65 will live beyond 85, and 1 in 3 will live beyond 90! This means it is essential to reconsider your retirement planning and address the risks associated with increased longevity. Moreover, …
Retirement villages—a relatively new concept in senior living—have garnered increasing attention as people live longer due to advances in medical science and technology. However, while life expectancy is rising, quality of life in old age remains a key concern. To ensure a comfortable lifestyle during retirement, seniors need viable housing options, whether it means staying put, downsizing, or relocating to another city or country. Some retirees prefer settling into a peaceful retirement village on the outskirts of urban centres in …
Are you looking for heartfelt retirement quotes, sayings or wishes for a retiring colleague or friend’s retirement card, retirement parties or gifts? Look no further – we’ve consolidated the top retirement quotes that you would ever need, and more. So go on, help mark his or her retirement life as a special occasion beyond just …
Congratulations—you’re due to retire next year or even in the coming months, but you’re unsure what to do next. Retirement is a joyful milestone, offering the freedom to set your own schedule, enjoy extended holidays, and travel wherever you wish. The minimum retirement age in Singapore is currently 63 but will be raised to 64 …