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Savings scheme that few know of
Many taxpayers fail to take advantage of the Supplementary Retirement Scheme. -ST - The Straits Times
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Save more money with SRS
Stagger withdrawals from SRS upon retirement to enjoy full benefit of scheme.
Planning your pension expansion
The standard advice for an individual to pursue an equity 'buy and hold' strategy in equities doesn't always hold. -BT
Close to 12,000 opt for CPF Life
Annuity scheme draws wide interest; Life Plus plan with higher payout most popular. -ST
Er, what is the CPF Minimum Sum?
Lorna Tan explains what the term means and how it affects your life savings. -ST
To enjoy 4% interest rate, top up your CPF
New scheme allows top-ups up to a minimum sum of $117,000 and enables you to enjoy the higher interest rates. -ST
What you should know about CPF Life
When choosing a plan, balance retirement needs with refund amount, say experts. -ST
Introducing HSBC's Retirement Planning Services
A service that harnesses the expertise and knowledge of HSBC's Retirement Advisors who will analyse your current situation, needs and future goals to help chart out a comprehensive retirement plan for you. Click for more details. -Advertorial
Retiring without tears
What you need to factor in when doing your retirement sums. -ST
Five tips from financial experts
Albert Tse, Schroders Singapore's head of retail sales, and HSBC Insurance head of distribution Bill Johnston shared financial-planning tips at myp's Executive Series talk.
Financially-savvy seniors grow nest eggs
Sage seminar to help more with retirement planning. -myp
More over-55s not taking out CPF savings
Reasons are the higher interest earned and poor investment climate. -ST
Singaporeans unclear about retirement income: survey
Study finds 91 per cent of people here do not know what income they will receive in retirement. -BT
We want to retire here, but can we afford it?
A study released yesterday on public perception and attitudes towards ageing and seniors showed that many were worried about medical care. -TNP
Er, what is the Supplementary Retirement Scheme?
Lorna Tan on what the SRS means to you and how it affects you and your CPF. -ST
Endowments for long term
Expect break even only after 10 to 14 years time.
Reality check for retirement dreams
As you approach retirement, you need to re-examine your risk tolerance and assess the risk of your portfolio to avoid huge losses during times likes these.
One in two willing to work as long as they can
Reasons range from lack of CPF to work satisfaction.
Most baby boomers want independence in golden years
A possible reason: They wish to avoid tensions with families of children.