Come June 2025, the monthly payments of the Canadian seniors that are receiving Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits will change significantly. These are cost of living changes that signify the last payment prior to the July inflation linked changes. Regarding retirees, millions of them need to know this update in … Read more
With the price of groceries increasing nationwide in Canada, it is no wonder that the federal government responded to this with a Grocery Rebate of $628 and this one-time payment was given in June 2025. This is selective monetary stimulus which aims to address inflationary pressures put on low- and moderate-income families. As food and … Read more
Marking the groundbreaking elimination of poverty and integration approach, the Canadian government has developed the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) in 2025. The new federal program helps working-age Canadians with disabilities by providing up to $2,400 annually (or $200 per month) in benefits to the low-income working-age persons. Eligible individuals have a chance to get their … Read more
The system of Central Provident Fund (CPF) in Singapore is changing in 2025 with the new rates of contributions and payment ceiling. The shifts are directed toward fortifying retirement savings particularly among the elder employees, and keeping up with the increment in wages and cost of living. As an employee, employer, or self-employed person, the … Read more
Once again, Singapore will facilitate its population in 2025 with a special cash payout of between $400 and $850. The measure is situated within the overall policy of the government to reduce the financial burden that is created by inflation rates and spiking levels of living. The scheme provides relief to the lower- and middle-income … Read more
In 2025, Singapore is updating majorly on the system of the Central Provident Fund (CPF) in a bid to make retirement readiness better and support the evolving workforce. These changes include increased contribution rates, salary ceiling revisions including account restructuring to enable the Singaporeans to increase their savings to a greater degree. Whether you are … Read more
In 2025, the government of Singapore will maintain its affordable housing pledge with addition of the CPF Housing Grants to first-time house purchasers. These grants will provide much needed financial assistance to households and singles who wish to buy HDB resale flats as they continue to be pricey. As the aspects of grants have higher … Read more
With the effects of full implementation of raising GST to 9 percent in 2025 to be felt by the Singaporeans in the coming years, there is a commensurate push by the government, in the form of enriching the GST Voucher Scheme, to soften the landing. Intended to help low and middle-income households, the scheme is … Read more
To enhance the livelihood of its elderly, the government of Singapore has also made yet another bold decision of providing its seniors with a $3,700 senior payout by 2025 with living expenses being on the rise. This is one of the initiatives in a wide scale financial support package to reduce pressure on retirees and … Read more
In the year where living cost has increased and the economy is uncertain, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has come up with a pleasant surprise, a 2025 doubled grant increase. The initiative would help to lighten economically on millions of vulnerable subjects: pensioners, parents, and people with disabilities. There are two planned boosts, … Read more