Alvin Soong’s Blog

This is useful knowledge esp for the female divorcees as the knowledge helps to protect them in favour. Pls read:
DIVORCING couples come under even greater emotional strain when they try to sort out who gets what. Last October, measures were put in place that tilt the balance towards divorced women who would otherwise get little […]

I REFER to the letter by Ms Tay Siew Lee, ‘Maid replaced but forced to take insurance again’’ (ST, Feb 4), and welcome the opportunity to clarify several points raised:
On Nov 1 last year, the General Insurance Association of Singapore implemented the Trade Specific Agent (TSA) framework for the selling and distribution of foreign domestic […]

Maid Levy Changes
1. Introduced by MOM (ministry of manpower) the scheme will allow those caring for the disabled to get a $95 discount on monthloy foreign maid levy of $265. (earlier, it was restricted to families with young children and elderly)
2. 2nd scheme will allow caregivers to apply for grants to attend courses on looking […]

Most people are aware that credit reporting agencies and bureaus - such as Experian or Equifax - keep tabs on payment histories. Most people are also aware that they can obtain a copy of their credit report (in most cases for free or for a minimal charge).
However, most people have no idea what’s on […]

It is coming to end of the year 2007. Just a gentle reminder on the important matters mandated by the government just before the start of year 2008:
1) Have you relocated your CPFOA(2.5%) and CPFSA (4% non-gauranteed)?
With effect of next year January, govt will freeze the 20K in cpfoa and 40K in cpfsa to give […]