Recently, I have been reading and watching quite a few posts and videos on this topic. Basic, Full or Enhanced Retirement Sum? It got me thinking about what I would actually choose for my own retirement. Here is where I stand today, and how I am thinking about it.
Where I stand today.
Using the CPF calculator to project my balance at age 55, I am around $100,000 short of the Enhanced Retirement Sum (ERS) in my SA before I turn 55. This is based on an assumed 3.5% FRS growth rate.
The good news is that I will have enough in my OA to top up my RA to the ERS when I turn 55 if I choose to. That means I am on track to hit
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