Thomas Phua's Blog: June 2011

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

CPF Minimum Sum at $131,000 fro 1st July 2011

CPF Minimum Sum

The Ministry of Manpower announced in August 2003 that the CPF Minimum Sum (MS) will be raised gradually to reach $120,000 (in 2003 dollars) in 2013. The increase in MS, which includes an adjustment for inflation, is to ensure that Singaporeans set aside sufficient savings for their retirement. In line with this policy, from 1 July 2011, the prevailing MS will be revised to $131,000, up from $123,000. Members who can set aside the MS fully in cash can apply to commence their monthly payouts of $1,170 when they reach their draw down age. The new MS will apply to CPF members who turn 55 from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012.

For more detail goto http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/CPF/News/News-Release/N_31May2010.htm

To Plan According to Client's Needs and not Wants

My mission statement sounds a little strange. I started as an insurance agent since 9th September 1988. I met many clients who bought insurance plan or have bought an insurance plan but did not fully understand what they have or how that insurance plan can benefit them and their loved ones. Of course, there are also those who know exactly what they need. I felt the most impact each time I handle a claim. This is the saddest part of my job. Such claims constantly reminds me of my responsibility towards planning to meet my clients' needs.