What do you all think about using CPF OA to pay for your HDB fully?
The accrued interest thing is the part people don't understand until it's too late, so let me stress it. Every dollar of OA you use for the …
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The accrued interest thing is the part people don't understand until it's too late, so let me stress it. Every dollar of OA you use for the …
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