The Assurance Package (AP) Cash Payment is a long-term financial support initiative by the Singapore Government designed to help adult citizens manage household expenses amid inflation and rising living costs. It particularly benefits lower- and middle-income Singaporeans through direct cash transfers spread across five years from 2022 to 2026. Under the scheme, eligible Singaporeans will … Read more
In 2025, Singaporean families buying their first HDB home can receive up to S$130,000 in CPF Housing Grants. These include a combination of the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG), Family Grant, and Proximity Housing Grant (PHG), making homeownership more affordable for first-time buyers. Main CPF Housing Grants for Families 1. Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) … Read more
In 2025, the Singapore Government will issue the SG60 Vouchers, providing direct assistance on daily expenses. Seniors and adults can redeem these digital vouchers at supermarkets, hawkers, and heartland merchants across Singapore. Eligibility Singapore citizens (SC) aged 21 and above in 2025. Elderly citizens aged 60 or over (born before 1965) receive $800 in SG60 … Read more
The Majulah Package is a comprehensive assistance plan by the Singapore Government designed to strengthen retirement and medical savings for seniors and full-time workers, especially those born in 1973 and earlier. The package includes significant CPF top-ups such as the MediSave Bonus, Retirement Savings Bonus, and the annual Earn and Save Bonus in 2025. Main … Read more
Singapore is increasing its retirement age in 2025 and after that, and the results of Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions and pensions would change considerably. Since 1 July 2025, the legal retirement age of most industries starts to change towards 64, with additional changes to 65 by 2030. The age of re-employment will also increase … Read more
The S$3,267 Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) income payout in 2025 is a key financial supplement program to low-waged Singaporean workers, which will enhance their wages and retirement savings. Singaporeans eligible under the age and income requirements are encouraged to ensure their eligibility and apply or confirm before the critical date of 25 October 2025 to … Read more
The much-discussed $850 Centrelink payment for October 2025 is not an official government bonus. Services Australia has not announced any such one-off payment. Beneficiaries continue to receive regular payments, including the recently confirmed $750 cost-of-living bonus paid in October 2025. Centrelink Payments – October 2025 Eligibility: Must receive one of the following Centrelink benefits: Age … Read more
The SG Silver Support Scheme 2025 is a government initiative that offers quarterly cash supplements to the elderly Singaporean aged 65 and older who made poor incomes in their working years and are now struggling with restricted financial means in retirement. The program will assist the frail elderly to age with increased confidence and pride. … Read more
In 2025, Australia introduced new road fines of $600 to get rid of drivers who infringe significant markings on the road like chevron and yellow edge lines. The new regulations are aimed at improving road safety by avoiding hazardous driving practices along the lane boundaries, parking, and stop limits. Knowledge of these markings and fines … Read more
Significant changes in the major traffic rules in the Australian school zones will be introduced in February of 2025, which will include new national standards of the speed limit, harsher fines, and a more serious focus on the school-related traffic violations by drivers. To ensure the safety of the students and avoid hefty fines, parents, … Read more
To alleviate the increasing expenses, the Singapore government has affirmed a S$200 to S$400 cost of living cash payout to the qualified Singaporeans in 2025. This relief belongs to the bigger Assurance Package which is designed to support people who were affected by the inflation and the changes in the GST. Key Details – Payout … Read more
Australia has also begun to enforce new child car seat safety legislation to improve child passenger safety in every state and territory, beginning in 2025. The new guidelines are grounded on the recent research and best practices on safety and security internationally, which focus on the right type of seat, depending on child height and … Read more