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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....
Is Rs 1 crore enough for retirement? Most Indians have a corpus target, but few think their savings will last throughout golden years, finds studyWorking Indians across generations are increasingly proactive towards retirement planning, even as most believe they are not adequately—eit...
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...
Many Americans overlook this: The new $7,500 IRA limit is one of the simplest ways to save on taxes in 2026, and it is still open todayThe 2026 tax rules quietly give retirement savers more room to plan. The IRA contribution limit has climbed to $7,500, while 401(k), 403(b)...
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...
India needs to shift more household savings to long-term pension assets: CEA NageswaranIndia needs to encourage households to commit a larger share of their savings to long-term pension products as pension and insurance assets...
From Rs 5 lakh to Rs 100 crore wealth ladder: CA shares what each wealth milestone can buy youCA Nitin Kaushik’s wealth ladder shows how different financial milestones can offer different forms of freedom. He says Rs 5 lakh provides ...
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...
Terrible at tracking finances and budgeting? CA shares a simple money system to stop Rs 10,000-Rs 20,000 from quietly disappearing every monthCA Nitin Kaushik says you don’t need to be naturally good at managing money if you have a simple system. He recommends tracking actual take...
Market crash near or after retirement: Invested heavily in equities for high returns, but are you ready to withstand a 25% crash?Navigating the unpredictable tides of market fluctuations can be particularly daunting for retirees. This guide delves into balancing equit...
Some workers could get full Social Security at 60 under new bill - here’s who may qualify and what you need to knowRep. Haley Stevens has introduced the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act to Congress this week. This bill allows eligible workers in ...
Canada CPP, OAS payment tomorrow: Who gets the September 25 payment and how much could you receive?Canada CPP and OAS payments, including the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), are scheduled for September 25, 2026. Find out who qualifies...
US Social Security bill: Lawmaker wants full retirement benefits at 60 for workers in physically demanding rolesRepresentative Haley Stevens introduced a bill to allow workers in physically demanding jobs to retire at 60. Currently, the full retiremen...
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...
Early retirement could lead to a 10% penalty - how 72(t) may help access your savingsA $10 million retirement account can create a major tax burden for someone retiring before 50. Forbes contributor Cicely Jones explains how...
Rs 1.68 crore investments, Rs 89,000 monthly MF SIP. Can this 40-year-old investor retire at 50?A 40-year-old investor based in Pune is on a mission to retire by age 50 while providing for her two children’s education. With savings of ...
Your house is worth Rs 2 crore, but are you really retirement ready?While an expensive home is nothing less than an achievement, you must remember that the house in which you live produces no rent at all. Ap...