Singapore is making major changes to its pension system in 2025 to make sure retirees feel secure with money and to keep up with how our population is changing. Updates to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) and other support programs will impact everyone, whether you’re still working or already retired. Retirement Age Shifts to 65 … Read more
Now that August is upon us, families across South Africa can take a breath, because the Social Security Agency has revealed that several types of grants will be hiked this month. This news is a bright spot, given that many homes are still coping with the relentless rises in the cost of groceries, fuel, and … Read more
If you’re a South African abroad and you help family back home, keeping tabs on social assistance programs is a must. The South African Social Security Agency has rolled out a new feature of its Social Relief of Distress grant, and now people inside South Africa can get R361 every month. This little boost is … Read more
The Singapore government is still giving a hand to lower-income workers with the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) Scheme. Right now, people can get up to $2,803, so it’s important to know how to get the money if you’re eligible. What’s the Workfare Payment? The Workfare Payment is money that helps lower-income Singaporean workers keep their … Read more
Singapore is revamping its work permit system in 2025, reshaping how overseas workers find jobs here. These changes balance long-term labour needs with the goal of keeping the island competitive and innovative on the world stage. Minimum salary levels are going up The Ministry of Manpower is raising the lowest salary levels, especially in construction, … Read more
Attention South Africa’s job-hunting youth: the moment you’ve been waiting for has just dropped! A R12,500 Youth Support Grant is live right now, and the social media shout-outs are borderline thunderous. If you are 18 to 35 years old and you’ve been scouting for the money that can take your dreams from scribbles to street-ready, … Read more
South African families finding it hard to keep up with their home loans can now get quick help from the new National Housing Finance Corporation mortgage relief program that just started this August. The plan puts R1 398 straight into the mortgage each month for qualifying households, keeping roofs over heads during tough economic times. … Read more
Singapore’s government is stepping up in a big way: in 2025, folks who meet the rules can get a single cash gift of up to $1,298. This program was introduced because bosses see how the cost of everything is creeping up and how some families are struggling to get by. Does this cash gift belong … Read more
The government of Singapore has just announced a one-time cash boost of $700 for qualifying citizens to be paid out this August 2025. The extra cash is meant to help families keep their budgets in check as prices and economic worries keep climbing. For most people who qualify, the money will appear in their bank … Read more
Singapore’s government is rolling out Phase Two of the Public Transport Voucher (PTV) scheme to help families cope with rising transport costs in 2025. Each qualified household can receive a $55 voucher that’s meant to keep bus and train fares manageable. Who Is Eligible? The scheme has expanded its reach. To qualify, a household must … Read more