Retirement

Liquidity vs Legacy: Retirement planning for SME owners

SME owners often risk personal wealth, betting on a business sale for retirement. Is your business your biggest asset, yet a poor retirement plan? Howie Lim discusses this with Grace Tay from finexis ...

Malaysia's ageing population is quietly driving a new property frontier, where senior living turns old buildings into hubs of community life.
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Not your typical 80-year-olds: Why more Malaysian seniors are trading in homes for resort-style living

Mindsets are shifting as retirees across the Causeway rethink what ageing can – and should – look like

 When finances are secure, people can invest in their health, maintain social connections, and approach retirement with confidence.

The new reality of longevity and investing

In addition to working longer, people have two other options to mitigate longevity risks: saving more and investing to optimise retirement assets

For longevity to feel like a blessing, people should be confident in their ability to finance their dreams for life after work, says the writer. :

Why investors should stay active for healthy finances in retirement

Passive investing feels safe, but record-high market concentration means many are dangerously exposed

These programmes overwhelmingly target employees aged 50 and above, marking a shift away from Japan’s traditional lifetime employment model.

Job cuts surge as Japan Inc rebalances ageing workforce

[TOKYO] A wave of voluntary and early retirement programmes in Japan is on track to hit a four-year high, as companies from Panasonic Holdings to Japan Display try to balance an ageing workforce with ...

Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon (second from left) said that, unlike rental income, CPF Life payouts are not taxable.

CPF Life gives monthly payout, much like rental income from property: Koh Poh Koon

[SINGAPORE] Topping up one’s savings in the Central Provident Fund (CPF) account is akin to investing in a property for a regular source of income in one’s old age.

What specific financial products or investment strategies are best suited for those aiming for a mini-retirement?

Project You: How to fund your mini-retirement

Learn how to plan, fund, and navigate strategic career breaks from experts and turn financial fears into self-investment.

Ng Chee Khern will retire after 41 years in the public service.

Manpower Perm Sec Ng Chee Khern to retire on Dec 1, changes to other perm sec appointments

[SINGAPORE] Manpower Permanent Secretary Ng Chee Khern will retire on Dec 1, marking an end to 41 years in the public service during a career filled with distinction.

Having spending flexibility instead of being tied to a fixed sum will help to sustain portfolio resilience over the planning horizon.
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Why the famous 4% withdrawal rule for retirement may not be the answer

The modern economy is too dynamic to be governed by a fixed number derived from one country’s unique historical bull run

How can you invest smartly and save on taxes using your SRS funds?

Unlock your SRS: Invest smart, retire rich

Maximise your SRS savings by investing wisely for retirement, while they reduce your taxes now. Howie Lim learns more from StashAway's Jeremy Foo and Endowus' Hugh Chung.