You need at least 5% cash + up to 20% CPF OA. For a $500k flat, that's $25k cash minimum.
You have zero housing cost right now — a real advantage. Channel what you save on rent into your emergency fund, investments, and CPF top-ups while you can.
Insurance & Protection
What coverage do you currently have?
$
Add up all your term, whole life, and ILP death benefits.
$
Covers major illnesses like cancer, stroke, heart attack. Separate from hospitalisation.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Children & Education
Children's expenses
$
Include infant care, childcare, enrichment classes, tuition.
$
Local uni: ~$40–60k. Overseas: ~$150–300k. Set your own target.
$
Planning for Children
Are you thinking of having children?
Not planning
Planning 1
Planning 2
Planning 3+
Raising one child in Singapore to age 21 costs approximately $300,000–$500,000 including education. The earlier you plan, the smaller the monthly commitment needed.
Parent Support
Monthly support for elderly parents
$
Emergency Fund
Your emergency buffer
$
Money you can access within 1–2 days. Not investments, not CPF.