US debt burden raises longer-term risks as borrowing costs riseUS government debt remains a cornerstone of global financial markets, but rising borrowing costs, persistent fiscal deficits and stronger c...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance to keynote Republicans' midterm convention in TexasRepublicans will hold their midterm convention next month in Dallas, Texas. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are schedule...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Sun Life sees long-term growth with Birla Group: CEO Kevin StrainSun Life sees significant growth potential in India's insurance and wealth management sectors. The company is exploring new investment oppo...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
In 1980, Social Security gave recipients a 14.3% raise. It came during an extraordinary period of Great US inflationIn 1980, Social Security recipients experienced an unprecedented 14.3% cost-of-living adjustment, a drastic response to soaring inflation t...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Employees exercising their ESOPs should know how a recent ITAT ruling will determine whether the benefit is taxed as perquisite or capital gainsA recent ITAT decision clarified ESOP repurchase taxation. The tax tribunal ruled that repurchased options are capital assets, not perquisi...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
US billionaire Mark Cuban, worth more than $10 billion, has a bold plan to tackle wealth inequality. Shark Tank star wants companies to do...Mark Cuban, who is reportedly worth more than $10 billion, has proposed a new way to tackle wealth inequality: companies should either give...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Social Security COLA 2027: Mark this key date now as millions wait to see how big the COLA increase could be, how much their checks may rise and when higher payments beginThe Social Security COLA 2027 announcement is getting closer. The expected date is October 14, 2026. The current 2027 COLA estimate is 3.6%...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
IRS Adoption Credit 2026: Can eligible families claim up to $17,670 per child with Form 8839 and $5,120 refundable?The IRS Adoption Credit 2026 can provide up to $17,670 per eligible child for qualifying adoption expenses. The IRS raised the maximum from...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Can the IRS EITC 2026 really deliver up to $8,231? Check these income and child rules before filing Form 1040The IRS EITC 2026 can put up to $8,231 back into the hands of eligible workers. But it is not a payment for everyone. Your earned income, f...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
EPF vs stock market: EPFO reveals 6 reasons why EPF offers greater retirement securityThe Employees Provident Fund (EPF) presents a government-backed savings scheme, ensuring consistent interest rates with mandatory contribut...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
US proposes new tax credit rules restricting refunds for some non-citizensThe US Treasury and IRS have proposed new rules restricting the refundable portion of four federal tax credits to US citizens, nationals an...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Kanpur guard earning Rs 10,000 got a Rs 3 crore GST notice last year, lost his job, still running from pillar to postKanpur security guard Om Shukla, who earns Rs 10,000 a month, says he was wrongly issued a Rs 3 crore GST recovery notice over a firm calle...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan pitches AI tax idea for govt coffers amid ‘jobocalypse’ fearsRaghuram Rajan proposes taxing artificial intelligence usage by corporations. This tax aims to offset the financial advantage machines curr...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and BidenUnited States debt has now exceeded forty trillion dollars for the first time. This significant increase occurred during the presidencies o...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Social Security payment dates 2026: Next checks arrive on August 19 and 26; see who gets paidSocial Security payments continue through August 2026 for eligible beneficiaries. SSI recipients received their August payment early on Jul...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Social Security Payment alert: Social Security Administration updates key list, major points you need to knowSocial Security payments play an important role in the financial lives of millions of Americans, providing a source of income for retirees,...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
What is Child Tax Credit? IRS confirms up to $1,700 in ACTC refunds - Check age, residency and income eligibilityThe Child Tax Credit provides families with a benefit of up to $2,200 for each child. Part of this credit might be refundable via the Addit...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.20 AM IST