Are you going abroad?

Going abroad is a financial goal, that requires thought, planning and a travelling budget. It is not just buying a flight ticket and placing a deposit on accommodation.  There is much more to it. Do you need a checklist? Do you need a calculator to plan? Make the most of your abroad experience! Get our…

Government Bonuses

In Malta, Government Bonuses are fixed as indicated below and obligatory, whereby payments are made by the employer (whether public or private) to the employee. The full statutory (government) bonuses and the weekly allowance entitlements are issued as follows: End of June €135.10 covering period January to June End of December €135.10 covering period July…

A Note To Readers

GEMMA.GOV.MT is an informative website on financial literacy and retirement planning. Its’ aim is to serve as a practical and comprehensive guide to readers, in whichever stage in their life cycle they might be, being teenagers, employees, self-employeds, parents as well as pensioners in their everyday financial planning by the use of simple calculators and…

Compilation of Pension whilst in Homes – Hospital

Admission into a home for the elderly The population continued to climb at a record rate. Age population has been increasing and more elderly might require the service of a care home. There are government homes, as well as homes which are privately owned. There are also beds in private homes purchased by the government…

Needs and Wants

Where is your money going Month to Month? Identify where your money is going on a day-to-day basis. Then, the next step is to look where your money is going on a month-to-month basis. Categories weekly basics (like food, groceries, toiletries) insurance (like home, motor, life insurance, car registration.) utilities (Internet and telephony, electricity, water)…

Inheriting money

… often passed on by means of a legal document called a will or testament. A will does not take effect until the testator’s death, and it can be cancelled or altered until then. Provisions of a will signed prior date of death state the wishes of the deceased regarding the disposition of his or…