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Many taxpayers fail to take advantage of the Supplementary Retirement Scheme. -ST - The Straits Times
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>> INVESTMENT AND SAVINGS
  Savings scheme that few know of
Many taxpayers fail to take advantage of the Supplementary Retirement Scheme. -ST
  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
>> CREDIT AND LOAN
  Flat sale may not help speed up bankruptcy discharge
Factors such as the person's age, the cause of bankruptcy and the value of his assets compared against that of his liabilities also count. -ST
  Before you refinance your home loan
The current downward trend in home loan rates provides a compelling reason for home owners to review their mortgage packages. Lorna Tan looks at five things to consider when refinancing your home loan.
  Common questions on reverse mortgages
More about the financial schemes that allow customers to borrow against the value of their property
>> INSURANCE
  What you need to know about CPF Life
Breakdown of the four basic plans available for senior citizens. -ST
  Five different plans
We look at senior citizens who have chosen from five alternatives from CPF. -ST
  Close to 12,000 opt for CPF Life
Annuity scheme draws wide interest; Life Plus plan with higher payout most popular. -ST
  CPF Life choices should be a good seller
CPF scheme most sensible way for retirees to ration their saved contributions to date. -ST
  More flexibility with new insurance law
Policyholders can now change nominees, but law not retrospective. -ST
  Where there's a will ...
It's never too late to start one's estate planning early in life, to ensure that one's wealth is passed on to intended beneficiaries smoothly.
  If both parents die at same time...
What would happen to assets willed to each other?
 
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