Whether you’re an employee or a self-employed individual, it’s vital to have an SSS online account to check your membership, contributions, and claims. Luckily, registering for an SSS online account is now easy and convenient, thanks to the agency’s online registration system. In this blog post, we’ll guide you on how to register an SSS account online. Ton SuanTon is […]
Read moreThe COVID pandemic made us realize the importance of preparedness in health, finances, and job security. The SSS pension, for example, is one of the most sought-after retirement packages for Filipinos. Many rely heavily on their SSS pension, which is why it is a common topic for discussion between peers. Thus, it makes sense to ask, “How to maximize the SSS pension?” […]
Read moreSSS retirement benefit or pension as we normally call it is one of the few benefits employees are entitled to receive when they retire. So before you empty your savings by joining the YOLO, you will only live once, and FOMO, fear of missing out, craze you may want to consider how much you’ll be getting from SSS by the […]
Read moreBeneficiaries of a deceased member can claim two benefits, i.e., funeral and death benefits. The SSS funeral benefit is a lump-sum amount. On the other hand, the SSS death benefit is either a pension or a lump sum, depending on who claims it and the number of contributions paid before the semester of death. Here is a complete guide to […]
Read moreThe new SSS contribution table will be effective in April of 2019. This is pursuant to the Social Security Act of 2018 that will effectively increase the contribution rate from 11% to 12% and will continue to increase by 1% every other year until 2025. Ton SuanTon is an electronics engineer, financial blogger, insurance agent, and a certified investment solicitor. A multi-awarded […]
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