Listen "S1E193: How changes to CPF Act impact your retirement savings: BT Money Hacks"
Episode Synopsis
From 2025, CPF members above age 55 will no longer keep funds in their Special Accounts (SA). Balances in the SA will be transferred to the Ordinary Account (OA), reducing the interest rate from at least 4 per cent in SA to 2.5 per cent in OA. What does this mean for your retirement? Howie Lim speaks to Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:05 Key changes to CPF from 2025 06:54 Why the changes and what to do now 11:23 Advice for the confused 16:05 More tips to navigate the changes --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) With Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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