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Dragon energies ablaze, ushering in a year of strength, wisdom, and boundless opportunities! 🐉✨ ATA Group wishes you a radiant Lunar New Year filled with prosperity, joy, and memorable celebrations with family and friends. Let's soar together in the Year of the Dragon! 🎊🧧

Double the birthday joy, double the celebrations! 🎉 Wishing Reynaldo & Ching Yang born in January the happiest birthdays ever! 🎂🎈

Navigating the Unique Challenges. Strategize your journey to retirement with precision and ease – take charge of your financial future! 🚀

Credits: Manulife Investment Management (Singapore)
Read more here: https://www.manulife.com.sg/en/insights/actively-plan-and-smooth-your-way-to-retirement.html

Actively plan and smooth your way to retirement Placing deposits and property investment are popular investment tools among Asian investors. Given low deposit rates, declining rental yields, and rising living costs, the chance of running out of money during retirement is increasing.

Wishing joyous Christmas celebrations to our valued clients, dear friends, and cherished family members!

🚨 Scam Alert! Don't be the next victim. Here's your shield of wisdom against scams:

🔍 Stay Informed: Knowledge is power. Stay updated on common scams and tactics used by fraudsters.

👀 Question Everything: Be skeptical. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Double-check before sharing personal information.

🔐 Secure Your Online Presence: Strengthen passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and be cautious about what you share on social media.

🚫 Avoid Unsolicited Offers: Resist the urge to respond to unsolicited emails, messages, or calls promising instant riches.

Read more here on one example: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/police-warn-new-phishing-scam-using-fake-dominos-pizza-websites-2327456?cid=internal_sharetool_iphone_17122023_today

Credits: Today Online

Police warn of new phishing scam using fake Domino's Pizza websites SINGAPORE — Police on Saturday (Dec 16) warned of a new phishing scam involving fake Domino’s Pizza websites.

Unlocking Financial Success at Every Stage!

Move beyond market trends! 📈💼 Invest smartly by aligning with your life stage and goals. 🚀 Your journey, your strategy! 💰✨

Credits: Manulife Singapore
Read more here: https://www.manulife.com.sg/en/insights/investment-beginner-how-to-start.html

Investment Beginners' Guide: Types in Different Stages Begin your investment journey by learning how to kick start. Know the common types of investment like trading in stock market or investing in real estate.

Exciting news for CPF members! Starting Q1 2024, interest rates for CPF Retirement, Special, and MediSave accounts are set to increase to 4.08%. 📈💰 Secure your financial future with these enhanced returns!



Read more here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/interest-rates-for-cpf-retirement-special-and-medisave-accounts-to-go-up-to-408-in-q1-2024

Credits: The Straits Time

Interest rates for CPF Retirement, Special and MediSave accounts to go up to 4.08% in Q1 2024 The Basic Healthcare Sum will be raised to $71,500, from $68,500, for those under 65 years old. Read more at straitstimes.com.

December Delight: Assurance Package Brings Cash Cheer to Most Adult Singaporean! 😁💵💡

Credits: Business Times, CNA
Read more here: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/all-adult-singaporeans-receive-assurance-package-cash-payments-december

💡Striving for S$1 million in retirement funds? While a commendable goal, securing a comfortable future might require more😮

Credits: Business Times
Read more here: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/want-retire-s1-million-its-achievable-might-not-be-enough

Want to retire with S$1 million? It’s achievable, but might not be enough A MILLION dollars may seem like a huge sum to those of us in our 20s, but it is an achievable retirement sum if you plan well. The real question is: will S$1 million be enough? Read more at The Business Times.

🔗Protecting Your Digital World: Essential Tips to Safeguard Against Hacks and Scams!

🔗Stay Sharp and Scam-Savvy!

Credits: CNA Insider
Read more here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/malware-scams-hackers-control-phone-android-apple-protect-3858756

How can scammers control your phone? Here’s what you need to know about malware Between January and August, at least S$20 million has been lost in malware scams in Singapore. The programme Talking Point explores the inner workings of this scam tactic — and why both Android and iPhone users should take heed.

Almost 30% of Singaporean Seniors Lack Retirement Plans

Have you made your own retirement plans if you are reaching retirement age?

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qeb7m6Myxlw&ab_channel=CNA
Credits: CNA

Nearly three in 10 seniors in Singapore do not have a retirement plan: Study According to a new study by a local research centre on ageing, nearly three in 10 seniors in their 50s and 60s do not have a retirement plan. More than 6,400...

Discover Potential Coverage Gaps: Don't Forget Your Policy Review with Financial Advisors! 😮

Study Reveals Alarming Gap in Insurance Coverage Among Platform Workers for Critical Illness and Mortality!

Read more here: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/personal-finance/platform-workers-have-lower-insurance-coverage-critical-illness-mortality

Credits: Business Times

Platform workers have lower insurance coverage for critical illness, mortality: study PLATFORM workers in Singapore – such as private-hire workers, delivery workers and taxi drivers – had lower insurance coverage for critical illness and mortality compared to their economically active counterparts last year, a study has found. Read more at The Business Times.

Take a look at the image for a quick glance at the next $1.1billion cost of living support package for households!

Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/sep23-colsupportpkg
Credits: Gov.sg , Ministry of Finance (Singapore)

Quarter 4 Sees a Gentle Rise in Interest Rates for CPF Special and MediSave Accounts! 📈

CPF interest rates are determined based on the yields of major market instruments of similar risk and duration.📈📉📊

Read more here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/interest-rate-for-cpf-medisave-and-special-accounts-up-slightly-in-final-quarter?utm_medium=social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=sttg
Credits: Straits Time

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Interest rate for CPF MediSave and Special accounts up slightly in final quarter The HDB concessionary interest rate will remain unchanged at 2.6 per cent per annum from Oct 1 to Dec 31. Read more at straitstimes.com.

For people who are investing! 💵

Just as a gardener tends to their plants, investors need to make informed decisions about the stocks they include in their portfolios. 💡

For those who have not started investing, why?

Credits: Business Times
Read more here: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/tend-your-investments-you-would-garden

Tend to your investments as you would a garden IT’S often said that you reap what you sow. That’s true even in investing. Like a patient gardener, the seeds you sow today will bear fruits in the future. Read more at The Business Times.

Almost half of Singapore residents worry about the potential cost of medical treatments! 😮

Read to find out how you can prepare for costly medical bills!

Read more here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/living-longer-in-poor-health-here-s-how-you-can-prepare-for-costly-medical-bills

Credit: The Straits Time

Living longer in poor health? Here’s how you can prepare for costly medical bills Almost half of Singapore residents worry about potential cost of medical treatments, survey reveals. Read more at straitstimes.com.

🇸🇬 National Day Rally 2023 has just ended recently! 🇸🇬

💡Here are some things to know about the latest Majulah Package that will be supported by the government for us!

Credits: Straits Time
Read more here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/askst-retirement-help-for-s-poreans-7-things-to-know-about-the-majulah-package

Retirement help for S’poreans: 7 things to know about the Majulah Package It aims to help boost the retirement adequacy of lower and middle-income Singaporeans aged 50 and above this year. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Navigate Your Earnings Potential: Unveiling the Singapore Salary Guide 2023 📊💰 How Well Do You Know Your Worth?

Are you earning enough? How much are your peers getting?

Do try out this Singapore Salary Guide 2023!

Try it here:https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2023/07/salary-guide-2023/index.html?shell

Credits: Straits Time

PS: We are hiring :)

Singapore salary guide 2023: How much should you be paid? Are you earning enough? How much are your peers earning? Explore The Straits Times’ salary guide — updated with the latest data — to find out.

Cheers to another year of growth, unity, and prosperity! Happy Birthday, Singapore 🎉🇸🇬

Find out below about the various payout from the government!



Credits: SeedlyReads
Read more here: https://blog.seedly.sg/how-much-gst-vouchers/

Navigate Medical Costs with Confidence: Your Essential Guide to MOH Fee Benchmarks for Private Hospital, Surgeon, and Anaesthetist Fees 🧐

Empowering Everyone with Transparency for Informed Decision-Making!

Credits: Dollars And Sense
Read more here:https://dollarsandsense.sg/guide-moh-fee-benchmarks-private-hospital-surgeon-anaesthetist-fees/

Guide To MOH Fee Benchmarks For Private Hospital, Surgeon, And Anaesthetist Fees MOH fee benchmarks for the private healthcare sector have been expanded to give greater transparency to consumers and moderate price growth.

Powering up as a unit, transforming sweat into success every week!

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As MAS has proposed to raise the deposit insurance (DI) coverage per depositor to S$100,000 per depositor from S$75,000. 📈

Some of us may wonder where else we can stash and grow? 📈

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSVm0tiV8yY&ab_channel=CNAInsider

Credits: CNA Insider

What Are The Safest Ways To Stash Your Cash? | Money Mind | Savings Tips on the safest ways to stash your cash.For more of Money Mind: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTZgHFM-uTxXiJ1Fll4SwL4y======================...

Boosting Retirement Savings: The Matched Retirement Savings Scheme offers a helping hand to senior CPF members striving to reach their Basic Retirement Sum. 📈💚

Nearly 30% unable to meet the Full Retirement Sum, highlighting the need for enhanced financial planning. 😮

Read more here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/cpf-retirement-payouts-rise-27-to-28b-record-198b-in-interest-paid-in-2022

Credit: Straits Time

To our Muslim family, friends, and clients! Wishing you a blessed and joyous Eid al-Adha 2023! 💚

Birthday Celebration for the June Babies!

Harnessing the Power of Dividends: Exploring the Benefits and Role of Dividend Investing in Portfolio Construction

Credits: Manulife Investment Management

Read more here: https://www.manulifeim.com.sg/insights/seven-questions-about-dividends.html?utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=seven-questions-dividends&utm_content=cta&mkt_tok=ODE5LVZSWC0zOTkAAAGMdcQBkAUn0osdGP_dwzmjzkyhO4-iJtEOkr7vpOvX7GzeK-6NgpnwqnKmXX2BQrIwp2rBzOQh8r9E9QLMVfZlhO0xTIYFckiWVASych6USpI

🚗Since there are some COE changes recently,

🚗Here are some essential factors to consider when purchasing a vehicle from a car dealership!

Read more here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/askst-what-should-i-look-out-for-when-buying-a-vehicle-from-a-car-dealership

Credits: Straits Time

askST: What should I look out for when buying a vehicle from a car dealership? According to Case, 518 complaints were lodged against the motor industry from January to May. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Stay safe and protect yourself, everyone! 🦟🚫

Read more here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/163-dengue-cases-detected-last-week-up-50-from-the-week-before-nea

163 dengue cases detected last week, up 50% from the week before: NEA The total number of dengue cases reported in 2023 stood at 3,595. Read more at straitstimes.com.