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In 2025, the Singapore Government made a special announcement regarding the Cost of Living (COL) Payment for the citizens to be able to deal with the problems created by the rising costs of living. This payment would vary between S$200 and S$400 and is one of the measures included in the greater Assurance Package which … Read more
The Age Pension is very likely the top Centrelink payment for older Australians. It is a way for the government to support financially seniors who qualify, have reached pension age and meet the residency and income requirements. The government has confirmed that starting from 12 November 2025, the pension rates will be significantly increased. This … Read more
The Australian Government has made it clear that Centrelink payments will undergo two increases in 2025. The first modification was in effect from July 1, 2025 and it consisted of a 2.4% increase in the main benefits. The second, much larger, increase will start on November 1, 2025 and will make sure that payments are … Read more
The Workfare Special Payment (WSP), which was revealed by the Singapore Government in October 2025, is an initiative that is largely intended for low-income workers. This approach is a part of the larger scheme of Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) which is providing a financial boost to both employed and self-employed by supplementing their income and … Read more
With the provision of a Cost of Living Cash Payout by the Singapore Government in December 2025, one of the measures to help households deal with increasing costs. The payout is one of the components of the Assurance Package (AP) that was implemented to minimize the adverse effects of the increases in GST and inflation. … Read more
Envisioning the scenario wherein a person works for decades in a factory or office-job and retires either barely able to eat, or to the extent of Indian workers numbering in millions and falling under the EPS-95 scheme-would get a pension of ₹1,000 per month, too little to buy groceries for a week, thanks to ballooning … Read more
The government of Singapore has once again shown its willingness to assist the seniors through the Majulah Package 2025, which was presented as a part of the Budget measures which aimed at tackling the increasing cost of living and the longer life span. The update for October 2025 will show the direct benefits for 570,000 … Read more
If you’ve noticed prices creeping up lately, you’re not alone. For many Malaysian families, the rising cost of daily essentials has made budgeting tougher than ever. That’s exactly why the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) 2025 was introduced — a government initiative designed to make sure no one is left struggling to afford the basics. But … Read more
Singapore is gradually moving on with its plan to guarantee a more secure, extended working life for the senior workforce. Invented under this national scheme, 2025 will see another scheduled increase in the official retirement and re-employment ages. It is a matter of importance that one understands these changes when planning on his/her future, whereas … Read more
Originally confirmed by the Government of Singapore in the year 2025, the $700 GST payout shall be provided to eligible citizens. This payout falls under the Assurance Package and the GST Voucher Scheme, designed to somewhat minimize inflation and GST rise effects on families. It is in direct reflection of the support extended to lower- … Read more