Housing sales may take a hit on higher mortgage rates: CREDAI, NAREDCORealtors' industry bodies CREDAI and NAREDCO have expressed concerns about rising home loan costs. The Reserve Bank of India raised the rep...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
US tax savings 2026: What are the best ways taxpayers can use to potentially lower their tax bill? Know the rulesWhen it comes to taxes, what you end up paying really depends on things like your income, financial goals, and how you file. Luckily, there...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
RBI rate hike to test housing affordability, premium segment seen more resilientThe Reserve Bank of India recently raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to curb inflation. This increase is expected to raise borrowing ...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Own a rental property in 2026? You may be able to deduct property taxes - here’s what the IRS saysRental property tax deduction 2026: If you own a rental property in 2026, property taxes may be deductible as a rental expense. But the amo...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.28 AM IST
Before you itemize, check this: 2026’s $16,100 standard deduction could beat your write-offsThe IRS has raised the 2026 standard deduction to $16,100 for single taxpayers, with higher amounts for married couples and heads of househ...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.57 AM IST
Mortgage rates today climb again: What the 7.542% 30-year mortgage rate means for homebuyers, refinancing and home equityThe average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed to 7.542%, up from 7.373% a week earlier. That increase adds to the cost of buying a ho...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM 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
Actor Gary Sinise in 2009 met a Iraq war veteran who lost both arms and legs in a bomb blast. That meeting changed hundreds of livesBrendan Marrocco, who lost all four limbs in Iraq, has become a beacon of hope, inspiring the development of smart homes tailored for wound...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.30 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
SBI FD calculator: What Rs 1 lakh investment in fixed deposit can give you in 1, 3, 5 and 10 years?SBI FD interest rate: Investors frequently look to calculate the maturity amounts for their fixed deposit investments with the State Bank o...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Sell your stocks too soon and you may pay more: How long you hold an asset changes your 2026 Capital Gains Tax, and timing matters hereThe baseline for tax planning in 2026 relies on shifting retirement contribution limits. The IRS adjusted these thresholds, altering the ca...
03 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Homeowners, read this first: Mortgage interest and property taxes only help in 2026 if you itemize, and many are better off skipping itHomeowners may want to look twice before claiming mortgage interest and property taxes as tax breaks in 2026. Those expenses help only when...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
FD rates up to 8.50% for senior citizens on 5-year deposits; Check the list of banksFD interest rate for senior citizents: Senior citizens can take advantage of attractive fixed deposit interest rates from various banking i...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
China rolls out new measures to bolster its property sector and economyChina rolled out new measures to help its sluggish property sector amid rising pressure to hit the government's year-end growth goal. China...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
China rolls out new measures to bolster its property sector and economyChina rolled out new measures to help its sluggish property sector amid rising pressure to hit the government's year-end growth goal. China...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
US house buying guide: September 27-October 3 named best week to buy a home in 2026; homebuyers could save $14,000From September 27 to October 3, 2026, prospective homebuyers could enjoy favorable market conditions that might support their purchasing de...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
As mortgage rates hit a 2-year high above 7%, here’s the updated mortgage rate forecast and why US homebuyers are pulling backThe cost of borrowing money to buy a house in the United States just crossed a critical psychological line. For the first time since May 20...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST