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While Singapore grapples with rising living expenses, global instability, and rapid technological shifts, Singapore Budget 2024 came at a crucial time. On February 16th, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced the government’s fiscal planning for the year ahead. Seeking a balance between addressing present challenges and engineering tomorrow’s sustainable, innovation-led society, the Budget’s theme “Building our shared future together<\/strong>” takes on even greater significance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what’s in it for you? Here are our top 3 takeaways from Budget 2024 and how they might affect your personal finances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. More vouchers, cash payouts, and rebates for individuals and households <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To help Singaporeans dealing with the rising prices, temporary relief measures are one of the key pillars of this year’s budget. All Singaporean households will get S$600 in CDC vouchers, half of which will be given out in June this year and other half in January 2025. Eligible HDB households will receive S$550 to S$950 in U-save rebates depending on the size of their flat, and will also get services and conservancy rebates to offset two to four month’s charges.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of that, Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2024, who do not have one property and with an accessible income of up to S$100,000 will receive a cash payment of between S$200 to S$400. There are other rebates and credits as well, such as personal income tax rebate capped at S$200, National Service LifeSG credits of S$200, CPF Medisave top-ups for all Singaporeans, and bonuses in CPF special account(SA) for Singaporeans born in 1973 or earlier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Implications for you: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All these benefits could add up to a significant amount of savings for the year. For instance, a middle-income family with 2 young children may see benefits totalling up to S$3,000. That said, these measures are designed to provide only a short-term buffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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