Singapore's rapidly aging population, coupled with delayed family planning, has led to an increasing number of individuals finding themselves in the Sandwich Generation. With life expectancy on the rise, the elderly are living longer, but not necessa ...
Understanding the importance of planning for women is essential. Women are more likely to live longer given that they have an average lifetime of 86 years, which is about 5 years longer than that of males. This emphasizes the importance of making lon ...
According to the data from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), a greater proportion of married couples here in Singapore are divorcing. There have also been reports of divorce in other parts of the world, particularly after the Covid ...
Did you know that by 2026, one in five Singaporeans are expected to be 65 or older, making the country a "super-aged" society?This is a huge change that calls for innovative solutions to meet the healthcare requirements of an increasingly elderly pop ...
Nobody looks forward to getting sick and needing medical care in a hospital. The only thing on your mind is getting better and back to full health when it takes a toll on your body. During this moment, though, another important issue arises: the bill ...
Many people's ultimate goal in life is to retire early. It means having the option of continuing to work past the age of mandatory retirement. In Singapore, if you want to retire legally, you need to be at least 63 years old. Planning ahead and bein ...
The comfort that comes from knowing you have enough money to get by when life throws you a curveball is immeasurable.That's why it's crucial to have some money set aside in case of an unexpected expense. In the event of an unexpected financial setbac ...
Inflation has been in the spotlight for weeks, and more rate hikes are expected in the coming months. If you've been thinking about buying a second home, it might be a good time to start planning for it now, since a rise in interest rates could lead ...
You may have noticed prices rising in Singapore unless you've been living in a hut in the Mandai forests and growing your own food. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures overall inflation in Singapore, increased to 7.5% year over year (y-o-y ...
Most Asian families are extended, where people live together with their parents and grandparents. However, as we live with our parents, we may notice that they also age alongside us.So, eventually, we may have to shoulder the expense of caring for bo ...
