5 small savings schemes offering up to 8.2% interest rate in 2026: SCSS, PPF, NSC and moreSmall savings schemes, popular for conservative investors, will retain their interest rates for the April-June 2026 quarter, offering retur...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
West Bengal Annapurna Yojana direct link: Here's how to download, apply and fill the form, eligibility and what to do if enrollment fails onlineWest Bengal is launching the Annapurna Yojana. Women in the state will receive Rs 3,000 monthly. Forms will be issued from May 27, 2026. Be...
28 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
What happens when investors stop SIPs during crises–real investors, real panic, and the real cost of walking awayFrom a cancer diagnosis in Kolkata to a layoff in Bengaluru to Covid panic in Agra—real investors, real crises, and the real cost of walkin...
25 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Bengal govt launches verification drive for Annapurna Yojana beneficiaries ahead of rolloutWest Bengal is preparing for the Annapurna Yojana, a new financial assistance scheme for women. A thorough verification of beneficiaries is...
22 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
2026 IRS Tax Refund: How to track your money and when you’ll get paid - Check the average refund amountThe 2026 IRS tax refund season is underway, with millions awaiting their 2025 tax return payments. E-filed returns with direct deposit are ...
20 May, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
SIP vs RD: With Rs 10,000 monthly investment, where can you make more money in 10, 15 and 20 years?Choosing between SIPs and Recurring Deposits (RDs) for regular investment presents a common dilemma. While RDs offer predictable, fixed ret...
07 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
If I gift my Rs 2 lakh to my wife who plans to invest in FD, who will pay income tax on interest earned?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am the only earning member of my family. My company has given me a bonus of Rs 2 lakh this year (after deductin...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Tax on destination wedding outside India: Will income tax apply on gifts in form of cash, property, gold jewellery? Know the rulesWhether it is cash, gold, car, or even a property, if gifted to the bride or the groom on their wedding, no tax would be levied on the gift...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
$6,700 refund checks coming: Thousands of Americans could qualify — are you eligible?IRS tax refunds parents guide: Families can anticipate the largest tax refund season ever. New tax credits and deductions from the One Big ...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
$1,800 tax break for parents? New ‘Family’ Bill promises big savingsNew family tax bill 2026: Connecticut families may soon get a tax break. Lawmakers are considering a new bill for a child tax credit. Eligi...
13 Mar, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Child tax credit explained: Who’s eligible, how much you can get, and how to claim itChild tax credit refund: The federal child tax credit offers eligible families up to $2,200 per child under 17 in 2025, with a refundable p...
29 Jan, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Cash bonanza? Millions of Americans could get $1,000 payments in 2026 under new tax credit planNew York’s $1,000 Child Tax Credit: New York families can claim a $1,000 child tax credit in 2026 for kids under four. Single parents earni...
06 Jan, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Americans could get $2,200 child tax credit checks in 2026 — one simple form requiredAmericans can claim up to $2,200 per child in 2026 using one simple Form 1040. Additional Child Tax Credit offers up to $1,700 for qualifyi...
01 Jan, 2026, 02.57 AM IST
Good news for some: Child tax credit gets a boost, but millions left behind in Trump's Big Beautiful BillDonald Trump's new tax bill includes a small increase to the child tax credit. However, many low-income families may not benefit. Families ...
04 Jul, 2025, 10.18 PM IST
Could President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 Child Tax Credit be a game changer for American families struggling with rising childcare and living costs?President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 Child Tax Credit aims to provide financial relief to families, increasing the current credit from ...
24 Feb, 2025, 01.03 PM IST
US Congress could pass child tax credit this month. Here’s what it means for low-income familiesDubbed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, this plan is the outcome of extended negotiations between Republicans ...
17 Jan, 2024, 08.04 PM IST