Singapore’s ageing population faces rising living costs, and for many older citizens, managing daily expenses is a struggle. To provide support, the government introduced the Silver Support Scheme in 2016. This programme delivers quarterly cash payments to low-income seniors, ensuring they can live with dignity and independence after decades of hard work. In September 2025, … Read more
Singapore’s retirement system is undergoing a major shift in 2025, with changes that will affect millions of workers and their CPF balances. From 1 July 2025, the public service covering civil servants and statutory boards will move to a retirement age of 64 and a re-employment age of 69, one year earlier than the nationwide … Read more
Singapore’s 2025 driving law reforms usher in a new era of stricter enforcement, judicial flexibility, and modernised regulations, all aimed at improving road safety and ensuring proportionate penalties. The wide-ranging changes—from revamped sentencing rules to tighter probationary licence controls—mark one of the most significant shifts in Singapore’s traffic laws in recent years. Why the Driving … Read more
You may have seen posts claiming a S$700 Assurance Payout landed in September 2025. In reality, there was no single S$700 cash payout in September. The Assurance Package (AP) provides adult Singaporeans a total of about S$700 to S$2,250 across 2022–2026, but the AP Cash component is typically credited in December each year, not September. … Read more
In 2025 the Singapore Government announced new cash payouts and retirement support packages to help citizens manage the rising cost of living, healthcare expenses, and future retirement needs. Through the Assurance Package and the Majulah Package, millions of Singaporeans will automatically receive payouts ranging from $400 to $950, along with additional CPF top-ups. These benefits … Read more
Singapore will raise the statutory Retirement Age to 64 (from 63) and the Re-employment Age ceiling to 69 (from 68) on 1 July 2026. This is part of Singapore’s longer roadmap to push the Retirement Age to 65 and the Re-employment Age to 70 by 2030. The change will strengthen protections for older workers and … Read more
The Singapore $760 relief payment 2025 refers to the total U-Save utilities rebates that eligible HDB households receive in FY2025 (April 2025–March 2026). Unlike cash transfers, this support is credited directly to your SP Services utilities account, reducing what you owe on bills across the year. For households struggling with rising living costs, this relief … Read more
Singaporean households can still make real savings in September 2025 by claiming the latest tranche of $500 CDC Vouchers. This round of support helps families offset daily expenses while supporting hawkers, neighbourhood merchants, and supermarkets. The process is fully digital and takes only minutes with Singpass. Below is a complete, easy-to-follow breakdown covering eligibility, claim … Read more
Singapore continues to support its elderly citizens with targeted financial relief, especially as the cost of living rises. In 2025, one of the most significant measures for seniors is the $900 Senior Bonus. This initiative is designed to help older Singaporeans cover essential expenses such as healthcare, utilities, and daily living costs. Unlike one-off cash … Read more
In reality, there is no single $700 cheque. Instead, the figure comes from a bundle of payouts under the Assurance Package (AP) and GST Voucher (GSTV) scheme—including cash transfers, doubled utilities rebates, CDC vouchers, and seniors’ bonuses. When combined, the total value for many households will exceed $700 in 2025, offering meaningful relief amid higher … Read more