Why Howick Is South Africa’s Best Retirement Town in 2025: Living Costs, Benefits & Lifestyle
August 18, 2025
The scenic town of Howick in KwaZulu-Natal has officially become the Howick Retirement Destination South Africa 2025. With its mild climate, affordable living, excellent medical facilities, and strong sense of community, it’s being hailed as the best place to retire ... Read more
NSFAS 2025 Application Form: Step-by-Step Online Guide with Last Date & Document Checklist
August 18, 2025
Filing the NSFAS 2025 Online Application Form is the first major step toward securing financial support for your higher education journey. Whether you’re applying to a university or a TVET college, NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) provides crucial funding ... Read more
NSFAS Loans Replaced with Bursaries in 2025: Full Eligibility & Disbursement Timeline Guide
August 18, 2025
The South African Department of Higher Education has officially begun the NSFAS Loans to Bursary Conversion 2025, marking a significant policy shift in how tertiary education funding is provided. This update means that qualifying students who previously relied on repayable ... Read more
Philippines Government Employee Salary Increase 2025: SSL VI Tranche 2 & Benefits Explained
August 18, 2025
The Philippines government employee salary increase 2025 is now underway as part of the second tranche rollout of the Salary Standardization Law VI second tranche Philippines. This initiative is designed to raise compensation packages for over 1.7 million public servants ... Read more
Philippines Retirement Age Explained: 65 for Public Servants, 56 for Uniformed Personnel
August 18, 2025
The Philippines retirement age change public sector is a major topic of national policy discussion, especially with the rising life expectancy and growing need for pension reform. Currently, the mandatory retirement age Philippines is 65 for civilian government employees and ... Read more
CPF Contribution Rate Chart 2025 – New Employer-Employee Split for All Age Groups
August 18, 2025
Singapore has announced the CPF Contribution Rate 2025 Chart, introducing new adjustments in the CPF employee-employer split effective from January 2025. This update is part of the government’s long-term commitment to enhancing retirement adequacy while maintaining fair and sustainable contributions ... Read more
Philippines Minimum Wage Increase in NCR: ₱50 Daily Hike from July 18 2025
August 18, 2025
The Philippines minimum wage increase NCR 2025 has officially been approved, and it brings a ₱50 daily hike for thousands of minimum wage earners in the National Capital Region. This long-awaited move by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board ... Read more
CPF Contribution Rates Revised for 2026 – Updated Employer-Employee Shares
August 18, 2025
As Singapore evolves its employment and retirement frameworks, the latest update to CPF Contribution Rates 2026 is one of the most crucial changes for employees and employers alike. This revision is designed to provide better long-term retirement security while balancing ... Read more
CRA’s $3000 GST Rebate in 2025 – Payment Dates and Who Gets It
August 18, 2025
The CRA $3000 GST rebate 2025 is a major financial relief measure designed to help Canadians cope with rising living costs and inflation. With this new rebate, households may receive up to $3000 in annual GST credits distributed in multiple ... Read more
CRA $250 One-Time Payment for August 2025 – Who Will Get It?
August 18, 2025
The Canadian government has announced that a CRA $250 payment 2025 will be issued to qualifying recipients in August 2025. This one-time benefit is designed to help alleviate financial stress among vulnerable populations, particularly low-income seniors and other economically challenged ... Read more