I never thought I will ever be in a position to write this post. I have been pretty athletic since young and have represented junior college and university in swimming competitions. I even achieved GOLD in my final few IPPTs. Alas. Age deals every mortal (athlete or not) a tough hand. As one grows older,…
Month: September 2019
CPF million (half a) aire anyone?
September 2019 has been a month of milestones. Earlier this month, I shared that I have reached the SA limit of $176,000 for 2019. Today, I am happy to share that I have accumulated half a million in my CPF accounts. For those readers who do not know my background, I am an ordinary employee…
What’s so special about the CPF Special Account?
I have recently achieved another milestone in my FIRE journey. I have accumulated the Special Account (SA) limit of $176,000 (aka Full Retirement Sum) for 2019. How did I achieve this feat? Like most people who are employees, I (and my employer) contribute to my SA every month through the mandatory CPF contributions. This is…