The New Paper More tapping CPF's stability to stretch savings 40 per cent more topped up their own or their loved ones' retirement savings last year compared with 2019 CALVIN YANG, MANPOWER CORRESPONDENT 0 Engagements More people sought to tap the benefits of the Central Provident Fund (CPF) last year to stretch their savings amid the pandemic's uncertainties. The number of members who topped up their own or their loved ones' CPF retirement savings was nearly 40 per cent higher last year, compared with 2019. At the same time, people who made voluntary housing refunds nearly tripled over the same period, according to the latest CPF Board figures.