Commuting to work? A $340-a-month pre-tax benefit could reduce your 2026 taxes, and your employer may already offer it to you right nowGetting to work just got a little cheaper. The IRS raised the monthly pre-tax transit cap to $340 for 2026. That lets workers set aside $4,...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Social Security COLA explained: How 3 months of inflation data determine your annual raise, and what it means for your checkSocial Security COLA 2027: Retirees are just one day away from finding out what their next check will look like. Tomorrow, October 14, the ...
13 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
LIC to launch three new insurance plans on October 19, 2026: Annuity, health insurance and cancer cover to go on offerLife Insurance Corporation of India is set to introduce three new insurance products on October 19, 2026. The offerings include LIC’s New J...
13 Oct, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Air India student offer: How to get 10% flat discount on tickets and up to Rs 1,000 extra off on direct bookingsFor all students planning their next trip, Air India is now offering a generous 10% discount on eligible domestic fares! This special promo...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Horoscope Today, October 13, 2026: Navratri Day 3 Brings New Insights Into Love, Career and Money for All Zodiac SignsHoroscope Today, October 13, 2026, brings daily predictions for all 12 zodiac signs, with a focus on career, money, love and personal prior...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Social Security’s 2027 raise could shrink before it arrives. How Medicare costs may eat into the $72 boostSocial Security’s 2027 COLA could rise by 3.5%, adding about $72 a month to the average retired worker’s benefit. But higher Medicare Part ...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Married couples, take note: The $32,200 standard deduction in 2026 could shrink your taxable income before you even start itemizing nowThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax adjustments for 2026, incorporating annual inflation updates alongside changes made under ...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Office critical illness cover: How well does it protect employees and their families?The distinction matters for how HR teams design the benefit. A fixed benefit CI policy addresses income replacement and non medical costs t...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Visa denied, trip cancelled: Can travel insurance help you recover your losses?Some insurers now reimburse visa fees if your application is rejected. But modest payouts, exclusions and multiple conditions can limit the...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
What is CalPERS? California's richest pensioners revealed - Retired public employees reportedly collecting over $400K a year without workingCalifornia's public pension system has resulted in over 63,000 retirees collecting annual pensions exceeding $100,000. These significant pa...
11 Oct, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Explained: How mutual fund SIPs harness the power of compounding to build wealthCompounding can help mutual fund investors build long-term wealth by generating returns on accumulated gains. Through regular SIP investmen...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Ageas Federal launches multi-currency life insurance plan at GIFT CityAgeas Federal Life Insurance has launched its first GIFT City product, a multi-currency ULIP that lets customers invest in US dollars, euro...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Canada Grocery Benefit 2026: Thanksgiving turkey dinner for family of 4 costs $35.72, up 10% from 2025; how families can cut grocery costsRecent data reveals that Canadians are benefiting from a 25% increase in the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Despite this, the esc...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Airtel hikes postpaid plans by Rs 50, adds free annual international roamingAirtel has launched new postpaid plans starting at Rs 499 that include one free international roaming trip per SIM every year, along with u...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
SIPs in the red: Should you stop, stay invested or invest more?Systematic Investment Plans are designed to mitigate market volatility, but prolonged weak equity markets affect their effectiveness. Inves...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Skip the raise? Some employers are boosting health benefits instead to save on payroll taxes in 2026, and workers are taking notice nowPayroll taxes make wage increases expensive for small businesses. To cut tax overhead in 2026, many employers are expanding health coverage...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Self-employed? An S-Corp election could slash your self-employment taxes in 2026, and here's what smart business owners are doing todayFor self-employed owners, the biggest 2026 tax decision may not be another deduction. It could be how the business is structured. An S-Corp...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.31 AM IST