‘Nothing calms your nervous system more’: Bengaluru creator reveals the financial cushion that can bring real peaceBengaluru-based founder and creator Simridhi Makhija says having Rs 20-30 lakh in savings can provide a sense of financial security and cal...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Don't ban children from social media, Estonia tells EUThe European Union should make social media platforms change instead of banning children from using the apps, Estonia'Monday, just over a w...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Government to ask Meta if US child safety defaults will extend to India as wellThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been having regular meetings with Meta on technical measures since last ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Gig-worker levy: Turnover-linked formula seen as more proportionate than transaction-based levy, say AnalystsIndia’s proposed social-security contribution model for gig workers could have vastly different effects across platforms. Analysts say a pa...
06 Sep, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
No obvious sector to buy? So try an unconventional way: 7 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 26%So, what to do if you cannot pick a sector to buy into? Forget about themes and waves, and go looking directly for individual businesses th...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Rs 2 lakh a month by 25 or failure? CA explains why this social media benchmark could be financially dangerousCA Nitin Kaushik questions whether earning Rs 2 lakh a month by 25 is a genuine financial goal or merely a social media benchmark. He warns...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
ITC’s tobacco business is going cheap but Kotak Institutional Equities thinks market has it wrongKotak Securities estimates ITC’s tobacco business is valued at just 11X forward earnings, suggesting potential undervaluation. The brokerag...
05 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
70-year-old woman's Social Security check suddenly falls to $2,700; told to repay $35,000 within 30 days or face 50% benefit cutA woman in her 70s was shocked when her Social Security payment dropped to about $2,700 a month and the SSA told her to repay $35,000 in al...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Woman retired at 64 with $380,000 in her 401(k). Nine years later, her first RMD faced a 22% tax rateDuring the gap years, retirees often overlook essential tax planning opportunities. This crucial time allows them to manage their taxable i...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Value stocks are making a comeback in India. These 10 stocks could benefitThe value-stock universe in India is showing signs of recovery after a sharp decline during the previous bull run. ICICI Securities has ide...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Data at law firms Quinn Emanuel, McDermott exposed in cyber breachesIt was not clear who was responsible for the two breaches or whether they were related. Large law firms' extensive holdings of confidential...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, prompting US safety agency evaluationCEO Elon Musk has said the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. The National Highway Traffic...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
SBI customer alert: UPI services to remain unavailable for 45 minutes on September 4; check timingsState Bank of India UPI services will be unavailable for a short duration this week. Customers should note the scheduled maintenance period...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Social Security to increase? Who is eligible to get $200 extra payment in Social Security benefits next month and when will it be paid?Social Security benefits: A proposed $200 Social Security increase is gaining attention as millions of Americans look for ways to cope with...
29 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Social Security September 2026 payments: Millions of Americans to receive direct deposit in their bank accounts soon. Check date, amount, eligibility and moreMillions of Americans will receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payments in September. The first payments are scheduled ...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Social Security COLA 2027 Update: October announcement date confirmed - Check the projected increase, how it’s calculated and when the new benefits will take effectSocial Security COLA 2027 Update: Beneficiaries of Social Security are on the edge of their seats as they await the October announcement fo...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
In 1980, Social Security gave recipients a 14.3% raise. It came during an extraordinary period of Great US inflationIn 1980, Social Security recipients experienced an unprecedented 14.3% cost-of-living adjustment, a drastic response to soaring inflation t...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.04 PM IST