The Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers Scheme carries on into the year 2025, as a grant of financial help that is given directly to the households of Singapore. The decision of the government is that every family will be given S$300 worth of digital vouchers, which may be used for essential items such as food, … Read more
The Singapore government made major changes to retirement notice in 2025 that out of concern for an aging population and longer life expectancy. The changes were mainly central provident fund (CPF) and also raised the retirement age and enhanced oldie’s payments. The changes are meant to create a stronger savings habit with Singaporeans and to … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself wishing for a quick loan without paperwork and long queues, Bank of Baroda’s personal loan update might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. With the bank reducing its interest rate and simplifying the entire process, it’s becoming one of the easiest ways to get extra funds when life throws … Read more
If you’ve ever stared at property prices and quietly wondered, “Will I ever afford my own home?”, trust me, you’re not the only one. For most Indian families, a house isn’t just four walls — it’s security, pride, and a promise to the next generation. Now here’s the thing: the government’s latest update under PMAY-U … Read more
On December 1, 2025, the government will be asked, on record, to clarify its position on the 8th Pay Commission and DA Merger. And if you’re a central government employee or pensioner, this moment matters more than most headlines you scroll past. Think about it this way. Prices have climbed. Groceries, rent, medicines, school fees … Read more
If you’ve been tracking EPFO news lately, you’ve probably seen the same question pop up everywhere: “Is the EPFO finally going to raise the basic salary limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000?”I’ve been hearing this from salaried employees, HR circles, and even retired relatives—because a change like this doesn’t just tweak numbers, it reshapes an entire … Read more
If you’ve ever switched your salary account and forgotten to update the same with EPFO, you already know the stress that follows—payments get delayed, claims don’t move, and you keep wondering what went wrong. Here’s the thing: EPFO processes your monthly PF updates based on the bank details saved in your EPF profile, not the … Read more
Every June, one topic quietly takes over Singapore’s coffee breaks and WhatsApp chats — the civil service bonus. Whether you work in the public sector or not, you’ve probably heard someone ask, “Eh, how much bonus the government give this year?” For thousands of civil servants, the annual bonus isn’t just extra cash — it’s a reflection … Read more
Imagine spending decades working in a busy factory and then facing retirement with a mere ₹1,000 pension cheque that cannot meet expenses for even one week of groceries. For millions of Indian workers of the private sector, this was the nightmare scenario of the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95) until things changed in 2025. A Supreme … Read more
Picture yourself closing the door behind you after years of hard work at your workplace, and then all of a sudden, you see a lump sum—tax-free and yours by right—waiting for you. This is the stupendous of gratuity in 2025, a reward that has become a better protection against retirement risks for Indian employees. These … Read more