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As we grow older, the need for medical care increases significantly. Most of us are aware of how much healthcare costs can add up, and the last thing we would wish to do is to dip into our life savings when medical emergencies were to happen. To prevent this, the Government ensures that all Singaporeans have sufficient savings for future...

Everyone in Singapore has MediSave, but do you know what and how you can use it? Find out more on how you can use your MediSave for various medical services including outpatient costs. In Singapore, MediSave is a national savings scheme that helps individuals set aside part of their income to pay for their personal or dependents’ hospitalisation, day surgery,...

SINGAPORE - Singapore needs to raise its goods and services tax (GST) rate because of necessary and unavoidablegovernment spending on healthcare, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (March 2). This is driven by the country's rapidly ageing population, where more seniors will live longer lives and require more medical care, he told Parliament in his round-up of this year's...

Singapore News - Singapore needs to raise its goods and services tax (GST) rate because of necessary and unavoidable government spending on healthcare, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (March 2). This is driven by the country's rapidly ageing population, where more seniors... Read more at www.tnp.sg

Trying to take account of insurance policies for your loved ones might have left you lost in the sea of wordy papers, confusing numbers, and forgotten login details. While we aren’t exactly able to help you with their passwords, we can help you to understand what coverage they currently have under their Singaporean citizenship or Permanent Resident (PR) status, such...

At the risk of sounding too privileged when I say this, I sometimes face this dilemma when ordering a meal at a fast-food restaurant. My finger will hover over the touchscreen as I calculate in my mind whether this upsize is worth it by asking myself these questions: Will the food be enough? Will I be full with the main...

Singapore News - From Nov 6, eligible Singapore citizens and permanent residents (PRs) born in 1979 or earlier can join CareShield Life, the long-term care insurance scheme, to provide basic financial protection against severe disability. ElderShield 400 policyholders who were born in 1970... Read more at www.tnp.sg

It’s never easy to talk about death. There’s still a stigma around this topic as we are all afraid to face the reality of losing someone we love. And if we have to deal with the loss, dealing with matters like finances would probably be the last thing on our minds. Therefore, having existing knowledge in this area could be...

The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Communications and Information will replace Mr Chiang Chie Foo.. Read more at straitstimes.com.