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Consider that for numerous years such as the ones spent in factories and offices, just to be confronted by retirement with an unforgiving 1,000 INR monthly pension, which is hardly enough to purchase groceries for a week in these days of rising prices. This tough situation for millions of Indian workers was one of the … Read more
If you could work for years in factories or offices and get a meager monthly pension of ₹1,000 at retirement time, would you feel grateful or angry? This was the case for the laborers in India, and they decided to protest all over the country in 2025. Now, they are celebrating the victory of the … Read more
Let’s be honest — falling sick in Singapore can be stressful, not just physically but financially. Even with government subsidies, MediShield Life, and MediSave, some bills can still feel overwhelming. That’s where MediFund quietly steps in — a government safety net designed for Singaporeans who’ve run out of options. You might not hear about it often, but … Read more
In Singapore, many seniors want to stay connected — to video call loved ones, pay bills online, or use government apps. But for some, the cost of a smartphone or mobile plan can be too high. That’s where the Mobile Access for Seniors (MAS) scheme steps in. This government initiative helps lower-income seniors get affordable smartphones and mobile data … Read more
If you’ve been following Singapore’s Treasury bill (T-bill) auctions, you might’ve noticed something interesting this week — the 6-month T-bill cut-off yield has edged down to 1.41%, slightly lower than the 1.44% seen in the last auction on Oct 9. At first glance, that 0.03% drop might not seem like much. But here’s the thing: even small moves … Read more
If you could work for years in factories or offices and get a meager monthly pension of ₹1,000 at retirement time, would you feel grateful or angry? This was the case for the laborers in India, and they decided to protest all over the country in 2025. Now, they are celebrating the victory of the … Read more
Imagine lengthening your stay at the retirement destination of your choice after decades of hard work, only to be living on a pittance of ₹1,000 monthly pension while inflation is skating. That is the awful truth about many Indians’ lives—up to now. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has in 2025 mainly rolled out new … Read more
Picture starting your day with a retirement savings account that has become more equitable, bigger, and immune to changes in the economy. In 2025, pension changes are a whole new ball game for a lot of people, mixing inflation adjustments with daring actions in the stock market. This year’s transformations from higher payments to scam … Read more
Take a moment to consider the year 2025 when you will be living in a financial world where your savings account is not just a lazy storage place but a living entity that is doing work for you. Fresh regulations are now freeing the savers like you from the clamp of the past, letting the … Read more
If you run a business in Singapore, you already know how every percentage point matters. At 9%, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) can feel like a heavy burden — especially when you’re constantly paying it on supplies, imports, and services. But here’s something many business owners don’t realise: you can actually get that money back. Yes … Read more