SINGAPORE – The Central Provident Fund (CPF) has rolled out a new digital platform that gives members access to financial planning tools to make better use of their savings.

With the “Plan Life Ahead, Now!” (PLAN) platform, which is available on the CPF website, members can project their retirement savings and payout, calculate their home purchase budget and assess the affordability of health insurance premiums.

Members using the platform will see a personalised dashboard, with content and resources tailored to their current life stage.

The platform was rolled out on July 5 during CPF’s 70th anniversary commemorative book launch event.

CPF Board chief executive Melissa Khoo said PLAN is being rolled out to empower members to take charge of their financial health.

With the retirement payout planner, members can map out their payout goals and explore ways to leverage CPF to achieve their goals, such as through top-ups.

The home purchase planner shows CPF members their home purchase budget, loan options and how their housing decisions can impact their retirement payouts.

With the health insurance planner, members can compare premiums and key features across different Integrated Shield Plans and make informed decisions about their healthcare coverage, CPF said.

The platform also provides educational resources on financial planning and a financial fitness questionnaire that allows users to assess their overall financial health beyond CPF matters.

Developed in collaboration with national financial education programme MoneySense, it asks questions such as “How much savings do you have available in case of an emergency?” and provides relevant tips.

In her speech at the event, Ms Khoo said CPF has a deep sense of purpose in being a cornerstone of Singapore’s social security system, adding that the fund will continue to innovate as part of a commitment to its members.