401(k) balances drop 4% in 2026: How do your retirement savings compare with Fidelity data?A 4% decline in average 401(k) balances during early 2026 has put retirement savings and financial planning back in focus. Market volatilit...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.52 AM IST
Have you downloaded the Trump Accounts app? Your child could qualify for a free $1,000— check eligibility nowTrump Accounts are moving closer to launch, with eligible families set to access a $1,000 government-funded investment bonus for qualifying...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.01 AM IST
New NPS withdrawal plan: Retirement Income Scheme offers an orderly exit, but no return guaranteeThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) under NPS, allowing retiree...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
How to rebalance mutual funds, FDs & PF investments before retirement? Expert shares roadmapAs retirement nears, an investor with a Rs 2.75 crore portfolio needs to rebalance. An expert advises consolidating mutual funds, shifting ...
27 May, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
401(k) to gold IRA rollover 2026: Why investors are shifting retirement savings into physical gold protection?Retirement investors are rapidly searching for 401(k) to gold IRA rollover strategies as economic uncertainty grows across the United State...
25 May, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
What happens when investors stop SIPs during crises–real investors, real panic, and the real cost of walking awayFrom a cancer diagnosis in Kolkata to a layoff in Bengaluru to Covid panic in Agra—real investors, real crises, and the real cost of walkin...
25 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
No law bans withdrawal of cryptocurrency: BinanceIndian crypto exchanges are blocking user withdrawals fearing misuse for money laundering. Global exchange Binance, however, permits free w...
21 May, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
NPS launches Retirement Income Schemes: New drawdown option for pension payouts, benefits & rulesThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has launched new Retirement Income Schemes and drawdown options for National Pension ...
16 May, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
How can you make Rs 1 crore retirement corpus from PPF investment?The PPF maturity period is 15 years, after which, you can continue your PPF account with or without contributions. PPF provides a 7.1% inte...
13 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in May 2026Taxpayers can save income tax up to Rs 1.5 lakh annually by investing in Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS). These tax-saving mutual fund...
11 May, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
How Roth IRA helps you leave tax-free money to your familyRoth IRA is a smart way to pass money to family with less tax. It allows tax-free growth and easy transfer to heirs. There are simple rules...
07 May, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Stop overpaying taxes: SSA rules explained — hidden ways to saveMany people think Social Security Administration income is always tax-free, but that is not true. Taxes depend on your total income and rul...
04 May, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
NRI but using resident savings account? Here’s what you must know about NRE, NRO, and FEMA rulesNRIs must update their Indian bank accounts to NRE or NRO status to comply with FEMA regulations. Failing to do so can result in significan...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Max your 401(k) or not? The smart rule that could boost your retirementA 401(k) is a popular way to save for retirement and grow money over time. It gives tax benefits and sometimes free money from employers. B...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
What happens to your 401(k) after your death? The rules that decide who gets your moneyA 401(k) does not follow your will after death and goes directly to your named beneficiary. Rules are different for spouses and others, esp...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
401(k) limit increased for 2026: Why should you max it out to secure your future?In 2026, 401(k) limits are higher, giving people a better chance to save for retirement. Costs like food and health care are rising, so sav...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.59 PM IST