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Commuting to work? A $340-a-month pre-tax benefit could reduce your 2026 taxes, and your employer may already offer it to you right nowGetting to work just got a little cheaper. The IRS raised the monthly pre-tax transit cap to $340 for 2026. That lets workers set aside $4,...
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for themMany travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overloo...
Rs 57 lakh remote job vs Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer: Techie asks if the difference is worth the travel from Madurai every weekA software engineer earning Rs 57 lakh at a fully remote startup is considering a Rs 68.2 lakh base-and-bonus offer from a public US SaaS c...
In 2009, Illinois used 38,881 tons of fly ash in highway construction; IDOT reported spending $1.75 million while reducing landfill use and cement demandIllinois highways are increasingly integrating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, as a sustainable option for road construction. This...
Earning Rs 1-2 lakh a month in a tier-1 city? Woman says you might still be caught in a "salary trap"A content creator highlighted what she calls the "Rs 1-2 lakh salary trap," arguing that this income range, while seemingly comfortable, le...
Income tax for senior citizens: No salary after retirement? These 7 incomes can still attract tax; know what is exemptRetirement is not synonymous with tax freedom. Your pensions, interest income, rental earnings, and capital gains may still incur taxes. It...
Rs 35 LPA Bengaluru job vs Rs 26.5 LPA WFH: The salary gap looks tempting, but the real calculation goes far beyond your paycheckA Reddit post asking whether a ₹35 LPA job in Bengaluru is worth leaving a ₹26.5 LPA work-from-home role has sparked a lively debate online...
Tax-free income in India: 8 types of income you don’t need to pay any tax onTax-free income: Unlock tax savings with these eight income sources exempt from income tax in India. From agricultural earnings and provide...
Gas hack: Save 50¢ to $1+ per gallon just by crossing state lines in 11 statesGas prices across state lines now average $4.06 nationwide in 2026. Some border areas show gaps above $1 per gallon. That means real saving...
No more partial treatment to pensioners when it comes to commutation of pension in the New Income Tax Bill, 2025Good news arrives for pensioners. The Lok Sabha Select Committee proposes fair tax treatment in the Direct Tax Bill, 2025. The bill address...
Will free highways and cheaper gas keep Ontario families afloat as US tariffs bite?Ontario is permanently cutting gas and fuel taxes and removing tolls from Highway 407 East in a move aimed at easing pressure from the risi...
Can a pensioner convert their existing savings account into a pension account?When an employee retires for any state or central government organization, they will receive benefit amounts and a monthly pension in the a...
Incomes that are exempted under the new tax regimeThough an individual cannot claim certain deductions in the new tax regime, however, a certain type of incomes remain tax-exempted under th...
What's the real cost of going to office for work? Find outWhen you consider a new job which appears to give you a higher paycheck, identify the hidden costs that could derail your dreams of saving ...
Working from home may prove ‘taxing’: Here's whyAs professionals work from home, salary components such as conveyance allowance can no longer be tax-free, and given the spread of the pand...
Working from home may prove ‘taxing’Marketing executive Babu Vishwanath is happy that he has been able to save money in work-from-home (WFH) mode. He has not spent on eating o...
Budget 2019: What happens to your taxes nowWhat about the others, I.e., those earning more than Rs 5 lakh? Do they stand to gain anything? Pick the case study nearest to your annual ...
How Budget 2017 can help promote retirement savings: ExpertsHere are suggestions from some experts for Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and his team on how the coming budget can help promote retirement ...
Budget 2013: Common man’s wish listHit hard by soaring inflation and high interest rates, the common man is looking for some respite in this year’s Budget.
Budget 2013: Salaried class employees want IT exemption limit raised, says Assocham surveyOver 89 per cent of respondents said the slab of tax free income has not moved up in line with real inflation.