CPF Life

CPF keeps ‘A’ grade in global ranking of pension systems for second year; overall score goes up

2026-10-20T07:23:35.000Z
When it comes to retirement adequacy, longevity is sobering because of the risk of outliving one’s resources
THINKING ALOUD

When is it too late for financial planning?

2026-10-19T23:00:00.000Z
Maximising CPF Ordinary Account and Retirement Account balances may suit wealthier families in that it does not compromise these individuals’ flexibility or liquidity.
MONEY WISDOM

How three couples may plan their annuities

2026-10-16T07:00:00.000Z
Financial advisory firm MoneyOwl seeks to define retirement adequacy beyond a dollar target.

MoneyOwl launches planning tool to gauge income sufficiency in retirement

2026-10-15T02:07:41.000Z
Unlike CPF Life, private annuities allow you to nominate your spouse to continue receiving payouts after you have passed.
MONEY WISDOM

Why the best annuity in Singapore may not be enough

2026-09-18T07:00:00.000Z
What’s the best way to guard against such mis-selling?

CPF Life vs ILP: a false choice?

2026-06-08T21:00:00.000Z
Be wary of sales pitches that dangle high income but are not explicit on where risks lurk.
MIND THE GAP

Should you sacrifice some CPF Life income in favour of ILPs? Tread carefully

2026-06-01T23:00:00.000Z
MAS says it expects financial adviser representatives to "act honestly and in the interests of customers when providing financial advice".

‘Capital guaranteed’ label for investment-linked policies misleading: MAS, Life Insurance Association

2026-06-01T08:00:00.000Z
Errant investment advice on CPF Life and ILPs could compromise retirement adequacy in the long run.
MONEY WISDOM

The retirement advice that worries me the most

2026-05-22T07:00:00.000Z
Don't scoff at earning at least 2.5% per annum on CPF savings in an unpredictable world.
SENSE & CENTS

Think hard about embracing the new CPF life-cycle investment scheme 

2026-05-19T06:26:14.000Z