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About Us

Established in 2012, the Institute for Financial Literacy (IFL) is a collaboration between MoneySense and Singapore Polytechnic International. Being the outreach arm of MoneySense, Singapore’s national financial education programme, IFL delivers free and unbiased financial education programmes to support financial well-being across Singapore.

IFL is a dedicated training body committed to providing high-quality financial literacy programmes in a regular and structured manner to a broad spectrum of Singaporeans. Our approach is to provide easy to understand and practical information to help Singaporeans better manage their financial planning needs at every life stage and achieve financial well-being and preparedness for the future. 

OUR 4 CORE PILLARS

Money & Debt Management
Money Management
Insurance Adequacy
Insurance Adequacy
Investing & Asset Building
Investing & Asset Building
Retirement & Legacy Planning
Retirement & Asset Planning

Our Master Trainers

Meet our team of trainers who will help you further develop the skills you need to make a difference for your financial planning.
Lawrence Tan

Content Lead

Ferris Wee

Master Trainer

May Ng

Master Trainer

Joseph Tan

Master Trainer

testimonials

Hear from our Participants!

"’The Financial Health Clinic gave me a very comprehensive and eye-opening summary on how to start investing, including introducing concepts like risk appetite and types of investments which I had never heard of before. The session was tailored to my...

"’The Financial Health Clinic gave me a very comprehensive and eye-opening summary on how to start investing, including introducing concepts like risk appetite and types of investments which I had never heard of before. The session was tailored to my level of knowledge and was very interactive and encouraging. I would definitely recommend the programme to my friends and family."

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Goh Jue Shao

IFL Participant

"The Financial Health Clinic was eye-opening for me. One key lesson was the importance of starting the journey towards retirement as early as possible. The session emphasized how starting to invest and save for retirement sooner than later can positi...

"The Financial Health Clinic was eye-opening for me. One key lesson was the importance of starting the journey towards retirement as early as possible. The session emphasized how starting to invest and save for retirement sooner than later can positively impact how we enjoy our golden years. Moreover, the clinic underscored the value of building a portfolio for passive income, which can serve as a robust foundation for financial stability in retirement. Based on my experience, I wholeheartedly recommend the Financial Health Clinic to anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of personal finance and retirement planning. In fact, I am eagerly looking forward to attending more programmes from them, as I believe their insights and guidance are invaluable for navigating the complexities of financial management."

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Mahendran

IFL Participant

“I recently attended a zoom session on financial planning, focusing on CPF, tips on dos and don'ts. I found the session incredibly informative and insightful! The presenter provided clear and concise explanations, making complex financial concepts ea...

“I recently attended a zoom session on financial planning, focusing on CPF, tips on dos and don'ts. I found the session incredibly informative and insightful! The presenter provided clear and concise explanations, making complex financial concepts easy to understand. I appreciate the practical tips and strategies shared, which have given me a better understanding on how to optimize my CPF and make informed financial decisions. The session was engaging, and the Q&A session allowed me to clarify my doubts. I feel more confident and empowered to take control of my financial future. Thank you for organizing this valuable session!"

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Howard

IFL Participant

"I recently attended a financial health clinic hosted by the Institute of Financial Literacy, Singapore, and I cannot overstate the positive impact it has had on my financial understanding and confidence. The clinic offered clear, practical advice ta...

"I recently attended a financial health clinic hosted by the Institute of Financial Literacy, Singapore, and I cannot overstate the positive impact it has had on my financial understanding and confidence. The clinic offered clear, practical advice tailored to my personal financial situation, empowering me with the tools and knowledge to manage my finances more effectively. The expert guidance provided has helped me to restructure my budget, save more efficiently, and make more informed insurance choices. I am truly grateful for the support and education provided by IFL, which has been instrumental in setting me on a path towards a more secure financial future."

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Triniton Low

IFL Participant

"The key takeaways from the sessions gave me a realisation on how to manage expenses and investments within a realistic, achievable and manageable range. It is useful in a way that helped me have a better understanding on managing finances in a reali...

"The key takeaways from the sessions gave me a realisation on how to manage expenses and investments within a realistic, achievable and manageable range. It is useful in a way that helped me have a better understanding on managing finances in a realistic setting. This helped me sort out my thoughts on having better balanced management on my finances. "

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Celine Wong

IFL Participant