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Karnataka gig workers seek implementation of welfare schemesIn a letter to the board’s chief executive officer, Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) and Karnataka App-based Workers...- Social Security October update: 4 major changes coming soon that could affect your 2027 benefitsSocial Security October update: Social Security’s October update is expected to reveal four key changes for 2027, including the cost-of-liv...
- Turning 60? The IRS' $11,250 catch-up could boost your retirement savings in 2026 - here’s who qualifiesWorkers turning 60 to 63 in 2026 have a higher catch-up contribution limit for workplace retirement plans. This enhanced limit allows contr...
- 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...
- 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...
- Max out your 401(k) in 2026: The $24,500 limit could quietly slash your tax bill before year's end, and plenty of workers still miss itThe 2026 401(k) employee contribution limit is $24,500. For a traditional 401(k), contributions generally reduce taxable income now, althou...
- H-1B programme ‘completely broken’, says JD Vance; backs its abolitionUS Vice President JD Vance has called the H-1B visa programme “completely broken” and said he would support abolishing it, arguing that com...
- ‘Productivity growth in consumer services is powering India’s rise’Dani Rodrik highlights the relationship between ending poverty, boosting the global middle class, and addressing climate change. He emphasi...
- 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,...
- Tomato Rs 680, lemon Rs 850/kg, cucumber Rs 300 per piece: Indian in Norway compares vegetable prices with IndiaAn Indian-origin resident of Norway has drawn attention online after comparing the cost of everyday vegetables in the two countries and que...
- Ecommerce firms scale logistics, hiring ahead of festive salesFlipkart’s logistics arm Ekart has added 14 million cubic feet of warehousing space nationwide, increasing its storage capacity by 50%, the...
- Could an IRS notice mean up to $1,000 for your retirement in 2027 and what do you need to do now to qualify for the new match?The IRS is mailing notices about a retirement benefit that will not start until 2027. The letter does not mean a $1,000 payment is coming n...
- How much should you have saved for retirement by age? Here’s what the data showRetirement savings reveal a stark contrast in average versus median values among different age brackets. For example, a typical 67-year-old...
- Teacher quits classroom after making $35,807 dog walking on the side, now she works 15-20 hours a week, earns up to $4,500 monthlyAfter dedicating five years to teaching, Kaitlyn Ballard successfully pivoted her part-time pet-sitting gig into a thriving full-time caree...
- How much money is considered rich in America? $2.3 million may be the benchmark, but where you live changes everythingThere is no number that suddenly makes a person rich. Still, Americans have a figure in mind. A 2025 Charles Schwab survey found that peopl...
- What happens if Social Security payroll taxes rise to 17%? The 2032 funding deadline could put thousands of dollars at stake for workersA higher Social Security tax could eventually take a noticeable bite out of workers’ paychecks. One estimate says closing the program’s lon...
- Tamil Nadu: Sivakasi firecracker units ramp up production ahead of Diwali amid labour shortageFirecracker units in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi are ramping up operations ahead of Diwali as orders rise, but manufacturers and workers report p...
- Social Security could face a 22% benefit cut in 2032 - here are the changes being discussedSocial Security is approaching a funding gap projected to occur by 2032, necessitating Congressional intervention. Options under considerat...
- New bounce in EPFO trampoline: How the wage ceiling revision will change thingsSocial security, like a trampoline, not only catches you but also enables you to bounce back. The system's core is to provide workers with ...
- Gig workers turn to tax filing as TDS refunds offer cash, financial recordsGig platforms are integrating tax filing assistance into their apps. Many delivery partners receive tax refunds after deductions at source....
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