SENIOR CITIZEN

No one should sleep hungry: Hrithik ties up with Akshaya Patra to provide 1.2 lakh meals for daily wage workers, senior citizens

The actor lauded the NGO's “real superheroes on ground".

Government releases instructions for senior citizens

The ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment issued instructions on March 17 to all NGOs , Regional Resource Training Centres, lntegrated R...

'Govt working on comprehensive policy for elderly citizens'

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot noted that the government has brought Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and S...

Pension for senior citizens under BPL likely to go up

In the senior citizen category, pensions could go up to Rs 1,000 per month from Rs 500 now for those above 80 years of age and to Rs 500 pe...

Falling interest rates hit pensioners

The economy is passing through a low interest rate regime with the RBI cutting rates for five consecutive times to boost growth. Inflation ...

Money & relationships: Preparing yourself and parents financially for their medical expense

Here’s how to financially prepare yourself and your parents for medical problems and emergencies that they may face after retirement.

Retiring soon? Here are 6 ways to ensure you're not a burden on your children

As we dislike the American system of extreme independence for the elderly, we have to find solutions within our cultural context.

TruJet offers a free-flying to old age home mates on 4th anniversary

In a statement, the low-cost air carrier said the old age home mates were thrilled for the once in a lifetime experience offered to them.

Over 71 pc senior citizens in India victims of abuse by family members: Survey

As per the survey, every second senior citizen is being "harassed or mistreated or humiliated by their own family members, children, relati...

Should you invest in retirement funds to save for your old age?

Dedicated retirement funds make sense if the investor is more inclined to remain invested in the fund on account of the retirement tag asso...

Pensioner’s paradise: Bengaluru's food platforms offer wholesome meals to senior citizens

The city is home to many senior couples living alone due to the modern family culture.

Senior citizen wins case against Jet Airways

Airline changed his flight without permission; now asked to pay Rs 25,000 by consumer court.

SC: Pension for elderly same since 2007, raise it

Union law minister Ashwini Kumar and advocate Sanjeeb Panigrahi contended that the amount is a pittance, inadequate and actually works out ...

Why equity investment is must during retirement to avoid poverty in old age

Investing only in fixed income, without taking into account inflation, is the greatest harm retirees can do to themselves.

55% of senior citizens say they haven't saved enough: Report

A study of 1,000 senior citizens conducted by LendEDU in the US reveals the biggest regret among elders is not saving enough for retirement...

No Aadhaar card, no pension for those in UP’s old age homes

Many inmates have not been able to get Aadhaar cards as their fingers are oblate -- with age and labour -- and they are unable to give thum...

How to simplify and control your finances in old age

As we grow old, simplifying our financial lives can be a rewarding process. Make money decisions while you are able and use your money the ...