Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses in Singapore (November 2026)
Credit card sign-up bonuses in Singapore this month: up to 60,000 miles or S$365 cashback. Minimum spend, fees, end dates and the catch, from bank terms.
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What changed this week in Singapore money: CPF updates, budget measures, rates and payouts, explained.
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (November 2026)
Best fixed deposit rates in Singapore for November 2026: 2.30% for 12 months at CIMB and RHB, 2.20% for 6 months. Every bank's rate, minimum and catch.
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Revoke an LPA Online: The OPGO Change and Other Legacy Updates for Late 2026
To revoke an LPA in Singapore, donors can file the notice on OPG Online from 3 August 2026. Also: Form 1 stays free, and the Public Trustee's site moves.
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December 2026 Savings Bond: 2.39% Over 10 Years, Applications Close 25 Nov
The December 2026 Singapore Savings Bond pays a 1.83% first-year coupon and averages 2.39% a year over 10 years. Applications close at 9pm on 25 November.
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USD Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore This Month (November 2026)
USD fixed deposit rates in Singapore reach 4.60% for 12 months in November 2026. The table, the exchange-rate risk, and why SDIC does not cover them.
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31 December 2026 Tax Deadline: CPF Top-Ups, SRS and Donations for YA 2027
The tax relief deadline is 31 December 2026 for CPF cash top-ups, SRS contributions and donations to count in YA 2027. The limits, the catches and the maths.
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CPF Changes From 1 January 2027: Higher Rates for Workers Aged 55 to 65
CPF changes in 2027: senior workers' contribution rates rise by up to 1.5 points, the Full Retirement Sum goes to $228,200 and the 4% floor is extended.
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Assurance Package Cash December 2026: $100 to $250 for 3 Million Singaporeans
Assurance Package cash of $100 to $250 lands in December 2026 for about 3 million adults. See the income bands, payment dates and PayNow deadline.
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MAS Opens a Gold Vault for Central Banks and Plans a Wholesale Gold GST Waiver
MAS gold vault news: from 10 November 2026 central banks can keep gold in Singapore's 500-tonne vault, and a wholesale gold GST waiver is due in April 2027.
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HBOC Genetic Testing Subsidies Start 1 December 2026: What Is Covered
HBOC genetic testing subsidies of up to 70% start on 1 December 2026, and MediShield Life now covers risk-reducing surgery. Who qualifies and what changes.
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Gold Price Falls 6.3% in October 2026, Now 10% Down for the Year
The gold price fell 6.3% in October 2026 to US$3,913 an ounce, after an 8.5% drop in September, leaving it 10.4% lower this year and off January's record.
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Community Care Apartments Open From Age 55: First Launch at Toa Payoh Hillside
Community Care Apartments are open from age 55, down from 65. The first such launch, 256 units at Toa Payoh Hillside, starts at $151,000 on a 40-year lease.
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November 2026 BTO: 7,964 Flats in Seven Projects, Prices and What Comes Next
The November 2026 BTO exercise offered 7,964 flats in seven projects, with 4-room Standard flats from $312,000 before grants. Prices, waits and next steps.
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Central Banks Bought 321 Tonnes of Gold in Q3 2026, the Most Since Late 2024
Central bank gold buying hit 321 tonnes in Q3 2026, up 42% on a year earlier, World Gold Council data show, while gold bar and coin demand fell 19%.
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Japan Tax-Free Shopping Is Now a Refund: What Changed on 1 November 2026
Japan tax-free shopping became a refund on 1 November 2026: pay the tax first, claim it back when you leave. The rules, the 90-day limit and the traps.
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Toa Payoh West Master Plan: 6,000 New Homes, and 11,000 More at Maju and Gillman
HDB's Toa Payoh West master plan adds over 6,000 homes by Caldecott MRT, and revised plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks add about 11,000. The details.
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HDB Resale Prices Dip 0.1% in Q3 2026, a Third Straight Fall, as Sales Jump
The HDB resale price index for Q3 2026 was 202.5, down 0.1% and a third quarterly dip, while resale deals rose 19.5% to 7,645. What it means for you.
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Private Home Prices Rise 1.4% in Q3 2026 as New Sales Slow and Rents Climb
URA private home prices rose 1.4% in Q3 2026, led by landed homes, while developer sales fell to 1,183 units and rents rose 1.3%. The figures and the impact.
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MAS Monetary Policy October 2026: Unchanged, and What It Means for Travel Money
MAS monetary policy in October 2026 held the S$NEER band steady. What that means for the Singapore dollar on your next trip, and what it does not promise.
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Self-Employed? A 20% Fixed Expense Deduction Ratio Arrives From YA 2027
A broad-based fixed expense deduction ratio of 20% applies from YA 2027 to self-employed people with revenue up to $50,000. Who qualifies and when it pays.
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RTS Link Start Date Moves to February 2027; Fares Still To Be Announced
The RTS Link start date is now expected in February 2027, LTA and Malaysia's transport ministry said on 2 October 2026. What is confirmed, and what is not.
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Electricity Tariff Q4 2026: SP Group Cuts Household Rate by 10.4%
The electricity tariff for Q4 2026 falls 10.4% to 31.16 cents per kWh with GST. A 4-room HDB bill drops about $13 a month, but a rise is expected next.
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U-Save Rebate 2026: Double Credits in October and January, by Flat Type
The U-Save rebate is doubled in October 2026 and January 2027: $150 a time for a 4-room flat, $600 for the year. See every flat type and the S&CC rebates.
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Public Transport Fare Increase 2026: Card Fares Up 12 to 13 Cents From 26 Dec
The public transport fare increase for 2026 is 7%: adult card fares rise 12 to 13 cents a trip from 26 December, and monthly passes stay the same.
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ETIAS Start Date Slips to 2027: What Singaporeans Visiting Europe Need Now
The ETIAS start date is now planned for 2027, a September 2026 EU government notice says, with no exact date set. What Singaporeans need for Europe today.
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SG Arrival Card Moves to the Updated MyICA App: Still Free, Avoid Paid Sites
The SG Arrival Card moved to an updated MyICA app from 30 September 2026. It is still free to submit, and ICA lists 63 sites that charge for it.
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MinLaw Cancels One Gold Dealer's Registration and Suspends Five Others
Gold dealer registration news: MinLaw cancelled SPME's registration on 11 Sep 2026 and suspended five Puregold.sg and Goldpay.sg firms for up to six months.
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SAF Levy Confirmed: Air Tickets Sold From 1 October 2026 Pay S$1 to S$41.60
The SAF levy Singapore adds S$1 to S$41.60 to tickets sold from 1 October 2026 for flights from 1 January 2027. The bands, who is exempt, and what to check.
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Childcare Leave Increase: Up to 12 Days a Year Under the 2026 Rally Changes
Childcare leave increase from NDR 2026: 8, 10 or 12 days a year per parent with children aged 12 and below, paid by the government, and an extra BTO ballot.
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HDB Income Ceiling Raised to $16,000: What Changed After the 2026 Rally
The HDB income ceiling rose to $16,000 for families and $8,000 for singles from 24 August 2026, and to $18,000 for new ECs. Who gains, and what to do.
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Preschool Fees to Fall to $150 a Month by 2030: What It Means for Parents
Preschool fees reduction from NDR 2026: full-day childcare to fall to S$150 and infant care to S$300 a month at government-supported centres by 2030.
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SG Child Support Package Replaces the Baby Bonus: What Each Child Gets
The SG Child Support Package replaces the Baby Bonus from April 2027: a S$10,000 Baby Gift, S$2,000 a year in Child Credits and a S$10,000 PSEA top-up.
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15-Month Wait-Out Period Removed: Private Owners Can Buy HDB Resale Flats Sooner
The 15-month wait-out period was removed on 28 July 2026 for private home owners buying a resale HDB flat without an HDB loan. Who gains and who still waits.
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Budget 2026 and Your Personal Income Tax: What Changes for YA 2027
Budget 2026 personal income tax: no rebate for YA 2026, rates unchanged, the 250% donation deduction extended to 2029, and other changes for YA 2027.
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