Could an IRS notice mean up to $1,000 for your retirement in 2027 and what do you need to do now to qualify for the new match?The IRS is mailing notices about a retirement benefit that will not start until 2027. The letter does not mean a $1,000 payment is coming n...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
How much should you have saved for retirement by age? Here’s what the data showRetirement savings reveal a stark contrast in average versus median values among different age brackets. For example, a typical 67-year-old...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Why is gold price up today?After hitting a more-than-seven-week low in the previous session, Gold prices have bounced back on Tuesday. As of 1136 GMT, spot gold has c...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
EPF & EPS rules under new wage ceiling: Earning Rs 20,000 and not EPS member? Know how your employer’s PF contribution will change from October 2026Employees earning up to Rs 25,000 will see changes in their EPF contributions due to mandatory EPS membership. Employer contributions will ...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
EPF vs EPS vs EDLI: Earning Rs 10,000–Rs 35,000? Government reveals employee & employer’s monthly contributions from October 2026The Ministry of Labour and Employment raised the Employees’ Provident Fund wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This change will enfor...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
How EPFO wage ceiling reset will change PF contribution mathThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has changed the mandatory wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 as of September 17. This shif...
27 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
What happens if Social Security payroll taxes rise to 17%? The 2032 funding deadline could put thousands of dollars at stake for workersA higher Social Security tax could eventually take a noticeable bite out of workers’ paychecks. One estimate says closing the program’s lon...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
India could be 26% richer if more women join workforceThe participation of women in India's labor force presents a multifaceted challenge influenced by cultural views and economic elements. New...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Don't cut salaries: Ministry sends a missive to companies after new ₹25,000 EPF wage ceilingThe Labour and Employment Ministry has instructed employers to maintain employees' statutory wages after raising the EPFO ceiling. Workers ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
EPF wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000: When will higher EPF deductions appear in your salary slip?Starting September 2026, a major shift in the EPFO wage ceiling will raise the limit from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 monthly. This increase wil...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
EPFO ceiling must rise with timeThe EPFO has raised the mandatory coverage limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, bolstering social security for organized sector employees. Worker...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
How employees contributing to EPF on actual wage basis can be impacted due to hike in EPF wage ceiling limitAs of September 17, 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is set to increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This adjustment does not affect employees wh...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
New bounce in EPFO trampoline: How the wage ceiling revision will change thingsSocial security, like a trampoline, not only catches you but also enables you to bounce back. The system's core is to provide workers with ...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling at Rs 25,000: What it means for employees, employers and take-home payThe Union Cabinet approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change impacts mandatory PF contributions for employers and empl...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
EPF retirement corpus calculator: Rs 1,800 vs Rs 3,000 monthly contribution — how much more EPF corpus you may build in 30 years?The recent announcement to elevate the EPF wage ceiling represents a significant advantage for employees. By contributing more each month, ...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Will your in-hand salary decrease after wage ceiling hike? Know why employers can't recover higher EPF contribution from these employeesThe EPF wage ceiling limit has been increased to Rs 25,000 with effect from September 17, 2026. However, this does not mean that every empl...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling hike: Lesser take home salary for these employees; know how you will be impactedIn a significant update, the EPFO wage ceiling limit has been modified to Rs 25,000 monthly. This modification will add fifty-one lakh work...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.45 AM IST