KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF Education Loan Scheme remains available in 2026 for local and approved overseas studies Use CPF Ordinary Account at just 2.5% p.a. — far lower than bank education loans Can cover up to 100% of tuition fees, but affects long-term retirement savings University fees are not getting cheaper. Even with subsidies, a full … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS InvoiceNow will become mandatory for new GST-registered businesses from 1 April 2026 in Singapore. PDF or WhatsApp invoices will no longer be enough for GST compliance. Early setup costs can be S$0 for small SMEs using approved solutions. Singapore is officially moving GST-registered businesses onto InvoiceNow, a nationwide e-invoicing system that sends invoice … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singaporeans may receive up to S$850 under the GST Voucher Cash payout in 2026 Eligibility depends on income, property ownership, and citizenship — no application needed Payout expected in August 2026, with PayNow-NRIC being the fastest way to receive it Rising grocery bills, higher utilities, insurance premiums — honestly speaking, many Singapore households … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore expands lower-income healthcare support in 2026 to cushion rising medical costs Means-tested subsidies, MediShield Life and CHAS sharply reduce out-of-pocket expenses Eligible families can see hospital bills reduced by up to 80% at public institutions Healthcare bills are becoming harder to ignore. For many Singapore households, especially lower-income families, seniors, and sandwich-generation … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) continues into 2026, supporting lower-wage Singaporeans who are working. WIS pays cash + CPF, helping with daily expenses now while building retirement savings. Eligible employees can receive up to S$4,900 per year, with payouts mostly done monthly. As Singapore moves into 2026, WIS remains one of the most practical … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singaporeans may receive up to S$1,200 in total cash support across multiple schemes in 2026. Payouts are expected to be automatic, with no application needed if your details are updated. Main beneficiaries are lower- and middle-income citizens, seniors, and single-property owners. S$1200 Singapore Cash Payout 2026: Up to S$1,200 in government cash support … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS HSBC becomes the first major UK bank to cut mortgage rates in 2026, signalling cheaper home loans ahead. The move follows a Bank of England base rate cut to 3.75%, raising expectations of a lender price war. For Singapore borrowers watching global rates, this may hint at softer mortgage pricing later this year. … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Some Singaporeans will receive up to S$850 in GST Voucher cash in 2026, while others get less or nothing. Your payout depends strictly on income level, property ownership, and your home’s Annual Value (AV). The rules are fixed, means-tested, and based on official government eligibility logic — not random. Why Some Singaporeans Get … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS The EZ-Link app will stop working in Singapore in 2026, affecting millions of commuters. Users must sync their EZ-Link cards to SimplyGo to keep digital access to balances and trips. Syncing is free, Singpass-secured, and avoids last-minute travel issues. The EZ-Link app will be discontinued in Singapore in 2026, as part of the … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF withdrawal rules in 2026 remain strict but predictable for Singapore residents You can withdraw CPF from age 55, but monthly payouts only start at 65 CPF still offers one of the safest, highest guaranteed returns in Singapore CPF rules confuse many people — even those already in their 40s and 50s. Some … Read more