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Jan 5, 2025 · Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I spent the last few days of 2024 reflecting on the changes ahead and how we can best prepare for them. First up, for working adults, CPF contribution changes take effect from 1 January 2025. We break down what this means for your take-home pay and retirement planning.

1 day ago · It’s been quite a while since my last article on fixed deposits. And I have been getting a couple of questions on the best place to park some spare cash today. 3 things I wanted to discuss today: What are the Top Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore today (Feb 2025)? Why are T-Bills yields so much higher than fixed deposits? Where would I put my cash today? Top Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore ...

Touring A Spacious Freehold Landed Estate In The East Near Tanjong Katong MRT (From $7.2m) Last week, we visited Jago Close and Chapel Road – I found the heritage houses there very charming but the area was quite densely built up. This...

2 days ago · A month has passed in the new year and today is already 1 Feb 2025. Here is an update of my investment portfolios. My SGX Income Portfolio value inches up to $387k from $377k. S-Reits and property stocks in the Portfolio remain sluggish as the Federal Reserve has indicated a more conservative approach for 2025, projecting only 2 rate cuts instead of the previously anticipated 4. Current high ...

Jan 18, 2025 · The Singapore T-bill yield fell and stocks bounced as inflation eased. Everywhere I go these days, conversations seem to start with the relentless monsoon rains—and the endless struggle of drying laundry. Similarly, the financial calendar has been pouring in with key updates to kickstart the year ...

Jan 2, 2025 · The cut-off yield for the latest 6-month Singapore T-bill on 2 January bounced slightly to 3.05%. What happened? The results for the first 6-month Singapore T-bill auction of 2025 are out. The cut off yield for the 6-month Singapore T-bill (BS25100E) auction on 2 January was at 3.05%. This is slightly higher than the cut-off yield of 3.02%

Dec 12, 2024 · A Singapore Treasury Bill issue (BS24125S) will be auctioned on Thursday, 19th December 2024. If you wish to subscribe successfully, you must place your order via Internet banking (Cash, SRS, CPF-OA, CPF-SA) or in person (CPF) by 18th December. Singaporeans, PR, and non-Singaporeans can all buy these Singapore Treasury Bills. You can view the details

Nov 15, 2024 · A Singapore Treasury Bill issue (BS24123F) will be auctioned on Thursday, 21st November 2024. If you wish to subscribe successfully, you must place your order via Internet banking (Cash, SRS, CPF-OA, CPF-SA) or in person (CPF) by 20th November. Singaporeans, PR, and non-Singaporeans can all buy these Singapore Treasury Bills. You can view the details at …

Nov 29, 2024 · We recently held a webinar to share our thoughts on Singapore REITs. Here's what you need to know about their outlook. What happened? Singapore REITs have experienced significant volatility in recent months. After rebounding in anticipation of the US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, their share prices have since declined by close to 10% and