Got a high-deductible plan? How to maximize your $4,400 HSA limit and unlock 3 tax advantages in 2026Health savings accounts (HSA), offer three significant tax advantages for qualified expenses related to medical care. Individuals can contr...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
PPF interest rate October- December 2026: Has Public Provident Fund interest rate hiked for this quarter?The Ministry of Finance has reviewed interest rates for small savings schemes including the Public Provident. The rates will stay the same ...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Has government increased SSY, PPF, NSC, other small savings schemes' interest rates for October-December 2026 quarter?The Ministry of Finance has announced that the interest rates for small savings schemes will remain steady for the next quarter. This decis...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Medicine shop owner deposits Rs 2.47 crore cash in bank account, gets income tax notice for unexplained cash; wins case in ITAT Delhi for this reasonMr Kumar, a medicine shop owner had deposited Rs 2.47 crore cash in his bank account during demonetisation period, he got an unexplained ca...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is completeThe US military has finished withdrawing all troops from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year mission. This withdrawal culminated in the hand...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Maharashtra CEO allows voter document submission via WhatsApp for Special Intensive Revision of electoral rollsMaharashtra Chief Electoral Officer has instructed poll officials to accept voter documents through WhatsApp. The Special Intensive Revisio...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran's proxies and Islamic StateUS forces completed their withdrawal from Iraq after 23 years of military presence. This departure is seen as a victory for Iran and its al...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Singapore has a new rule that could cost tourists $5,500. Here's what you need to knowSingapore has implemented tougher penalties to curb disruptive behaviors on its public transport system, aiming to enhance the experience f...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Will interest rates of PPF, SCSS and other small savings schemes go up on September 30 in next quarterly review due to high inflation?On September 30, 2026, the Finance Ministry will evaluate interest rates for small savings schemes. With high inflation and increasing G-Se...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Net mopup under small savings schemes set to exceed Rs 3.6 lakh crore targetIn the first four months of the fiscal year 2026-27, net collections in small savings schemes have surged by an impressive 56% compared to ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
5 rule changes from October 1: SBI ATM charges, MDR on UPI, bulk FD rates, KYC for LPG subsidy and moreIn October 2026, significant changes to banking and finance regulations will take effect, impacting numerous services. Furthermore, the Res...
28 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Market crash near or after retirement: Invested heavily in equities for high returns, but are you ready to withstand a 25% crash?Navigating the unpredictable tides of market fluctuations can be particularly daunting for retirees. This guide delves into balancing equit...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Early retirement could lead to a 10% penalty - how 72(t) may help access your savingsA $10 million retirement account can create a major tax burden for someone retiring before 50. Forbes contributor Cicely Jones explains how...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.25 AM IST
UPS for Railway employees: Assured pension, VRS and one-time switch to NPS explainedThe Ministry of Railways has announced the Unified Pension Scheme rules for employees covered under the National Pension System. Employees ...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
CM Yogi Adityanath launches Bharat Taxi, farmer loan scheme in Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched Bharat Taxi service and the Mukhyamatri Krishak Samriddhi Yojna. Bharat ...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
EPFO fund withdrawal rules for illness: How much EPF can you withdraw for medical treatment?Eligible Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) members can withdraw up to 75% of their EPF balance for illness-related expenses aft...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
EPF withdrawal for buying, constructing and repairing house: How much amount can you withdraw from your EPF corpus? check eligibility and rulesEarlier in October 2025, 13 types of partial withdrawal provisions were merged into one unified and simplified framework. Prior to the simp...
21 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST