A different perspective on the Supplementary Retirement Scheme
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A different perspective on the Supplementary Retirement Scheme

The Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) was started in 2011 2001 and is part of the Singapore government’s multi-pronged strategy to address the financial needs of a greying population by helping Singaporeans to save more for their old age. It is operated by the private sector (mainly local banks). Participating in SRS is voluntary and you can contribute…

Mustachian Googler lives in a van while working in Google and saves 90% of his income

Mustachian Googler lives in a van while working in Google and saves 90% of his income

In recent Mustachian news, a Google engineer called Brandon received his 15 minutes of fame when he was found to be living inside a 16-foot 2006 Ford truck and lived in the Google parking lot for free. Unless you have been living under a rock, you’d know that it’s common knowledge that Google pays its employees well…

Getting the maximum payout with CPF Life plans and private annuities

Getting the maximum payout with CPF Life plans and private annuities

In my last article about CPF Life policy changes, I’ve analysed how the policy changes will affect my retirement plans and how I would aim to achieve the target of my projected Full Retirement Sum at the age of 55. Ever since changes to CPF Life plans were announced this year, I’ve been been thinking of…

1 out of 3 Singaporeans refuse to eat leftovers – Crazy!

1 out of 3 Singaporeans refuse to eat leftovers – Crazy!

As part of a six-week community initiative inspired to raise awareness of food waste in Singapore, Electrolux conducted a food waste at home survey with 1,000 respondents of ages between 18-65 from Singapore and the results are astounding (at least to me)! Almost 1 out of 3 respondents refuse to eat leftovers! What’s wrong with these people?…

Retirement lessons I learnt from long distance cycling last weekend

Retirement lessons I learnt from long distance cycling last weekend

I can pretty much consider October as the charity month of 2015 for me, having participated in a few charity events this month and the main highlight is Ride for Rainbows, a fundraising cycling event that is organised by Club Rainbow. Club Rainbow (Singapore) is a charitable organisation that relies solely on donations from compassionate corporations and kind-hearted individuals…