Rs 25,000 rent, Rs 78,500 monthly expenses: Bengaluru woman reveals why it’s difficult to be ‘financially responsible’ in the cityMany young professionals relocate to metro cities for job opportunities while facing high living costs. Recently, Bengaluru woman Priya sha...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Social Security’s 2027 “Trump Bump” could be big: How much could your check rise, and what’s the catch for retirees?Social Security checks are likely expanding next year. The exact increase remains weeks away, but early data points toward a 4.7% Cost-of-L...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Brazil election: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro face off in tight race shaped by Trump factorBrazilians are preparing to vote in a tight election between President Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday. Lula is seeking a fourth term w...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Could October’s 2027 Social Security COLA look bigger on paper than the raise retirees actually see after Medicare costs?On October 14, official September inflation figures will finalize the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment. Forecasts center on 3...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Bengaluru techie left high paying job and Rs 30,000 rent to shift back to Hugli. Now he is eearning less, but living better, shares life lesson: 'Company brand doesn't matter if...'Sometimes, a lower-paying job in a tier 2 town may be boring and not as illustrious as a job in top metro cities like Bengaluru or Mumbai, ...
03 Oct, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Could a Trump Bump lift Social Security’s 2027 COLA? The September inflation number holds the keySocial Security’s 2027 COLA is nearing its final checkpoint. The September inflation report, due October 14, will supply the last number ne...
03 Oct, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
Social Security COLA 2027: Latest forecast, likely increase, and why it may be a bad news for retirees?Anticipation surrounds the October 2026 announcement by the Social Security Administration regarding the 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (CO...
02 Oct, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Bengaluru professional says ‘₹12 LPA salary feels like ₹4 LPA’ in city; ‘if your salary is less than ₹1 lakh, you shouldn’t come’The insights shared by Shivank Goel regarding life in Bengaluru have stirred considerable conversation on social media about salaries and l...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
How much bigger could your 2027 Social Security check be? The latest COLA forecast gives retirees a clueA 3.5% to 3.6% Social Security COLA is currently being projected for 2027. That would be above this year’s 2.8% increase, although the fina...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Donald Trump approval ratings fall to alarming level ahead of November 2026 US midterm elections: Only 17 per cent of American adults now approve Republican PresidentDonald Trump approval ratings: Only 17 per cent of U.S. adults approve of the Republican president's handling of the cost of living. Just 2...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Canada minimum wage 2026: Five provinces increase hourly rates, workers say it's not enoughOn October 1, 2026, five provinces in Canada took a significant step by raising their minimum wages. Ontario's wage rose to $17.95 an hour,...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll showsA recent survey reveals that a rising number of Americans are unhappy with how Trump is managing the economy and increasing prices. Citizen...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
‘12 LPA feels like 4 LPA, Rs 600 for 5 km cab ride’: Bengaluru product manager on why Rs 1 lakh salary may not be enough to live in the cityBengaluru product manager Shivank Goel highlighted that the rising cost of living poses significant challenges for young professionals stri...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Rs 23,000 rent for 2BHK: Bengaluru woman reveals why living in Rishikesh isn’t as cheap as you thinkIn the quest for a serene life, many young individuals are flocking to Rishikesh, opting for a lifestyle far removed from urban chaos. This...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Social Security Benefit Increase 2027: What to know about the next COLASocial Security recipients are awaiting the official 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, which is set to be revealed by the Social Security Adm...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Donald Trump approval rating is swinging down big time among White voters in 6 states, including Republican stronghold Texas ahead of November mid-term elections 2026Donald Trump approval ratings ahead of November 2026 Midterm-elections are showing worrying factors for the U.S President and the ruling Re...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
In Brazil, frustration over cost of living undermines Lula's reelection bidKleyton Zacarioto, a butcher, expresses frustration with high food prices impacting household budgets ahead of elections. Incumbent Preside...
26 Sep, 2026, 04.51 PM IST