Millions of people in South Africa rely on the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. The scheme provides financial assistance of R370 monthly to those who are facing financial difficulties. In 2025, around nine million citizens are beneficiaries of this grant. It is not just a financial aid but a lifeline for millions of … Read more
Singapore is going to make historic changes in its labor policy in the coming times. The country’s new work permit framework will be fully implemented from 2025, under which major changes are being made in the rules related to the recruitment of foreign workers, their salaries, qualifications and employers’ responsibilities. The main objective of these … Read more
Retirement… the word conjures up a picture in our minds – morning tea in hand, reading the newspaper without any rush, spending time with family and indulging in favourite hobbies. But this relaxing picture can only become a reality if you have a regular and secure source of income. To make this dream come true … Read more
The Singapore government has officially announced that all households will again be provided with Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers worth $300 in 2025. This initiative is not new. The CDC voucher scheme was started during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the economic crisis and inflation had a deep impact on people’s pockets. Since then, the scheme … Read more
Giving a big relief to its citizens, the Singapore government has officially announced to give an ‘Assurance Payout’ of 700 Singapore dollars in August 2025. This decision is part of the government’s promise, in which it is trying to provide direct financial support to its citizens in the era of rising inflation and economic uncertainties. … Read more
The Singapore government has once again stepped forward to financially help its citizens. In view of rising inflation and cost of living, the government has announced a GST voucher of S$850 for 2025. This scheme has been specially designed to lighten the burden on the pockets of low- and middle-income Singapore residents. Under this scheme, … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) annually provides this credit that is not taxed at all to qualified citizens. It tries to give relief to low and middle-income individuals to be relieved of the Goods and Services Tax or Harmonized Sales Tax (GST or HST). As regards the amount that an eligible individual can get in … Read more
Recent inflation and escalated prices of food has taken a toll on cars and millions of families in Canada. In this moment, the Canadian government has issued a consequential relief strategy the one-time, tax-exempt $1 thousand grocery rebate that will be given in July 2025. It is a specially set out plan to facilitate the … Read more
The Singapore government runs many schemes for the economic security and social well-being of its citizens. One of these schemes is the Workfare Income Supplement Scheme (WIS), which aims to provide financial assistance to the hard-working people of low income group. Recently, the government has announced that eligible citizens will be given a Workfare payment … Read more
A complete revision in the Singapore pension system will occur in 2025. Not only will these changes to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) system enhance the financial stability of those who retired in the past and will enable the future generation to look forward to a stable and dignified old age. Due to the growth … Read more