CPF Explained

CPF is Singapore’s mandatory savings system designed to support retirement, housing, and healthcare.

This section helps you understand how CPF works, what each account is for, and how CPF decisions may affect your long-term financial flexibility.

CPF Accounts

CPF consists of three main accounts — Ordinary Account (OA), Special Account (SA), and Medisave Account (MA).
Each account serves a different purpose, such as housing, retirement, and healthcare.

Contribution & Allocation

CPF contributions come from both employees and employers.
The contribution rates and allocation across accounts change with age and income level.

CPF & Housing

CPF OA savings can be used for property purchases under specific rules.
Using CPF for housing may affect future retirement balances.

Retirement & CPF Life

At age 55, CPF savings are set aside to form a Retirement Account.
CPF LIFE provides monthly payouts for life based on your CPF balances.

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