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
I will need Rs 30 lakh for my child’s studies in 3 years. Should I move my Rs 1.2 crore portfolio to safe assets?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 42 and have been investing through SIPs for over a decade. My mutual fund portfolio has grown to Rs 1.2 cror...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Trump’s $500 Obamacare refund checks are going out: Who qualifies, which 30 states are included and how the payments workEligible individuals who bought 2026 coverage via HealthCare.gov but did not receive premium tax credits may get a $500 payment. More than ...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.34 AM 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
Reducing commissions may help curb mis-selling of insurance products; IRDAI’s role remains crucialThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has announced new proposals to limit commission rates for insurance distributor...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Wall Street’s $10 billion India hospital bet sparks a fight over billsWall Street has poured about $10 billion into Indian hospital chains over the past five years, with investors including Blackstone, KKR, TP...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Employers may soon be able to claim ITC on GST paid for employee insurance coverThe GST Council is gearing up to consider a proposal regarding input tax credit for employee insurance premiums. Currently, businesses cann...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Donald Trump says US to send one-time $90 payment to 20 million seniors enrolled in MedicarePresident Donald Trump announced a one-time $90 payment for over 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare. The payments are intended to as...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Trump Affordable Care Act refund: Why nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states are getting $500 checks—and who qualifiesTrump ACA $500 refund checks: Nearly a million Americans are finding unexpected government checks in their mailboxes this week. Starting Se...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when?The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The ...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
'Proud to return your money to you': Trump sends personalized letter with $500 ACA 'refund' checks - Read Full TextEligible Americans are set to receive $500 refund checks from President Donald Trump linked to the Affordable Care Act. These refunds targe...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Trump ACA refund checks: Are you among nearly 1 million Americans getting $500, when will the payment arrive, and who actually qualifies for the money?Trump $500 Obamacare refund checks are beginning to reach nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states. The payments target people who bough...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Only ₹2 lakh was paid by Star Health against a claim of ₹4.28 lakh, citing a sub-limit clause: Here’s why the policyholder won ₹2.28 lakh moreA recent case involving Star Health and Allied Insurance highlights the complexities of health insurance policies with disease-specific sub...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
₹12 lakh in stocks, ₹10 lakh health insurance but just ₹18,000 cash in bank account: Corporate employee shares 2 AM ‘rich on paper’ reality checkA corporate employee's Reddit post has highlighted the gap between having investments and having readily accessible emergency cash. He clai...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Cashless health insurance claims: What policyholders can do when hospitals and insurers clash over bills, approvals, and deductionsInflated bills, delayed approvals, arbitrary deductions. As hospitals and insurers trade charges, policyholders are left footing the bill. ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
After GST exemption, retail policy base rises 11% for Star HealthExempting individual health insurance premiums from GST has led to increased policy adoption across various demographics. Star Health repor...
27 Sep, 2026, 09.26 PM IST