Friday, March 1, 2013

Retirement Investment For Singaporean Workers

By May Anne Ferrell


Nobody wishes to work all their life. Sooner or later, we all wish to stop and just enjoy what we've worked hard for. Naturally, we want to be comfortable, particularly once we get to the retirement age. Saving up for years does not ensure that we'll be set for life, however, that's why some of us their the risk on their money on different investment plans. In Singapore, the government wishes to ensure that every resident is provided for when they retire. They require every working Singaporean and permanent resident to put aside a percentage of their earnings to the country's Central Provident Fund (CPF).

CPF is the country's compulsory investment plan, funding the healthcare, housing, and retirement needs of Singapore residents. employees and their employers are required to contribute to CPF monthly. Their payments will then go into three accounts, specifically, the Ordinary Account, the Special Account, and the Medisave Account. The savings for old age and investment in retirement-related finance products is called the CPF Special Account, which gives Singaporeans confidence and a sense of security as they retire from their job.

A lot of retirees depend on their cpf investment alone. However, according to different surveys, not even half of Singaporeans who are 55 years old reach the SGD100,000 minimum total requirement of CPF. Also, the payout is only likely to take care of 25% of their basic needs if they will also use their investment for housing loans and other expenses. This means that more than half of Singaporeans would not be able to retire at 55 if they want to live securely after.

To supplement their needs when they are ready to retire, there are people who consider other investment schemes. They feel that having other investment selections can better back their lifestyle as they age. But others are not as confident with risking their savings, while some don't have enough funds to invest. Indeed, investing is not for everyone. But for people who don't wish to rely solely on their CPF retirement investment, there are low-risk selections that they can consider.

Though retirement planning in Singapore should start early, it's never too late to educate yourself on the various investment methods available. To make good investments, you have to learn them first and understand which one is the most feasible for you. Financial experts can help you choose the best investment choices and teach you how to manage risks to protect your investments.




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