Weak rains clouds recovery in Rs 3.3 lakh crore microfinance sectorIndia's microfinance sector, with a market worth ₹3.30 lakh crore, is encountering credit risk hurdles. Key factors include inconsistent ra...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
The American Dream now costs $5.3 million, even a college degree may leave you $1.2 million shortThe pursuit of the American Dream has become a hefty endeavor, now costing an average of $5.3 million across a lifetime for many workers. T...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
SSDI Benefits 2026: Why having a medical condition alone may not be enough to qualify - Check work credit rules and average monthly paymentSocial Security Disability Insurance will provide financial support to eligible individuals unable to work due to health issues. In 2026, t...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
NFO Insight: Aditya Birla Sun Life Financial Services Sectoral Debt Fund opens for subscription. Is it the right time to invest?Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has launched a sectoral debt fund focused on financial services, with relatively high interest rate risk ...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
US tax savings 2026: What are the best ways taxpayers can use to potentially lower their tax bill? Know the rulesWhen it comes to taxes, what you end up paying really depends on things like your income, financial goals, and how you file. Luckily, there...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Using your FSA wisely? Up to $3,400 can be set aside pre-tax in 2026, and millions of workers forget to claim every single dollar of itThe 2026 FSA limit is going up to $3,400. That's $100 more than the 2025 limit. For workers who expect regular medical expenses, the higher...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Global Market: Nomura Asset Management targets global investors as Japan markets regain appealNomura Asset Management is seeking to capitalise on rising global interest in Japanese equities and bonds, using stronger markets, higher y...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
₹5 lakh credit card limit but you only use ₹70k? Can unused credit help your CIBIL scoreLearn about the crucial impact of your credit card utilization ratio on your CIBIL score and recognize what a balanced ratio looks like. Un...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Tax credit vs deduction in 2026: How a $20,000 credit could cut a $50,000 tax bill to $30,000IRS tax credit and deduction explained: A tax credit and a tax deduction can both lower your tax burden, but they work differently. Here’s ...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.44 AM IST
Before you itemize, check this: 2026’s $16,100 standard deduction could beat your write-offsThe IRS has raised the 2026 standard deduction to $16,100 for single taxpayers, with higher amounts for married couples and heads of househ...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.57 AM IST
Business owners, check this now: Group health premiums are fully deductible in 2026, and many owners still overlook these savings todayBusiness owners reviewing 2026 taxes shouldn't overlook employee health benefits. Group health insurance premiums are fully deductible, whi...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Social Security October update: 4 major changes coming soon that could affect your 2027 benefitsSocial Security October update: Social Security’s October update is expected to reveal four key changes for 2027, including the cost-of-liv...
06 Oct, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Waiting on income? Deferring payments into next year could reduce your 2026 taxable income, but there is a catch you should know firstIf you’re self-employed and expect a lower income next year, delaying eligible payments until January could reduce your current-year taxabl...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Think your Roth IRA lowers your taxes this year? It doesn't, because contributions aren't deductible, and here is who should use it nowMany small business owners fund a Roth IRA expecting an immediate tax break. That calculation is flawed. Roth IRAs run on after-tax income....
05 Oct, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Many Americans overlook this: The new $7,500 IRA limit is one of the simplest ways to save on taxes in 2026, and it is still open todayThe 2026 tax rules quietly give retirement savers more room to plan. The IRA contribution limit has climbed to $7,500, while 401(k), 403(b)...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Max out your 401(k) in 2026: The $24,500 limit could quietly slash your tax bill before year's end, and plenty of workers still miss itThe 2026 401(k) employee contribution limit is $24,500. For a traditional 401(k), contributions generally reduce taxable income now, althou...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Small Habit That Changed Their Finances: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath reveals how a Rs 20,000 credit card debt changed his money habitsNithin Kamath’s financial philosophy centres on learning from debt, maintaining cash reserves and investing with discipline. After a Rs 20,...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST