A one-time payout amounting to up to $900 will be given to eligible seniors as one of the social support measures for 2025 by the Government of Singapore. The initiative is ongoing, in an attempt to alleviate the ever-increasing living costs and inflation putting a strain on older Singaporeans, especially those in the lower- and … Read more
The Philippine government continues its efforts to support the country’s aging population through social welfare programs aimed at improving their quality of life. One of the most widely recognized programs is the ₱1,000 monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens. While the amount may seem modest, for many elderly Filipinos with no regular income, this … Read more
Singaporeans have a new bit of worthy news with the launching of the $1,800 CPF Cash Payout Scheme. The initiative is part of a continuing effort by the government to help citizens overcome increasingly difficult living conditions, especially with seniors and lower-income groups. This scheme is a direct injection of cash that provides immediate and … Read more
Retirement planning is a crucial phase that shapes one to become a financially secured and stress-free individual in the future. In Singapore, the government had arranged monthly payout schemes for the elderly for a steady income during their retirement years. The largest source of retirement income for Singaporeans is that of CPF Life. It pays … Read more
In a major relief to millions of central government employees, the Union Cabinet has approved a 4% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA). This much-anticipated revision has taken the DA rate from 50% to 54%, effective from January 1, 2025. The hike comes as part of the government’s biannual policy to adjust the cost-of-living allowance in … Read more
In recent weeks, the social media and community fora have seen a surge of claims about the Australian government set to effect a one-time $3,000 Centrelink payment in 2025. The own mustering of the rumour has fast become fuel for the hope of the low-income earners, pensioners, and welfare recipients that the payment would somehow … Read more
To keep up with the cost-of-living pressures that have increased financial strain on lower-earning Australians, the federal government had announced in 2025 a $1,100 Centrelink payment. The one-off (i.e.) emergency support from this very relief package will help eligible people and families pay for essential expenses: rent, groceries, utilities, etc. Payments are to be made … Read more
From April 2025, superannuitants across New Zealand will receive a welcome boost as the government implements its annual pension adjustment. This year’s increase comes in response to the rising cost of living, with adjustments aligned to average wage growth rather than inflation. The change ensures that retirees continue to share in the country’s economic progress … Read more