India’s retirement fund authority has introduced stricter rules, including longer waiting periods for full withdrawals, while allowing limited partial withdrawals under specific circumstances, prompting concerns among workers about income stability post-unemployment. India’s retirement fund body has tightened the rules on…
With credit card APRs soaring above cash savings yields, UK households face a costly choice between paying off debt or growing their cash reserves, highlighting the importance of strategic financial planning amidst rising borrowing costs. Watching a savings balance creep…
Mary and Harry, in their late 50s and early 60s, confront financial turmoil with overwhelming debt and a pattern of supporting their adult children, prompting calls for major lifestyle changes to secure their future. Mary and Harry, a couple in…
A Bengaluru-based employee’s transparency about her ₹1 lakh monthly expenses has sparked online debate about the city’s living costs and lifestyle choices among young professionals. A Bengaluru-based employee has drawn attention on social media after posting a month-by-month account of…
As AI-driven impersonation scams surge, experts advocate for family code phrases and low-tech safeguards to prevent financial losses and protect loved ones from sophisticated frauds. Marilyn Crawford’s ordeal began with a late-night call that sounded painfully real: a supposed police…
Rising living costs are driving more Americans aged 30 to 45 to seek debt counselling, with enrolments in debt management plans reaching their highest in nearly a decade amid a sharp increase in unsecured debt. More Americans are turning to…
Indian banks are increasingly tapping Gulf-based non-resident Indians and the UAE as part of a temporary scheme to boost foreign currency non-resident bank deposits, with the deadline approaching on September 30. The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the main…
A Rs 25 lakh corpus, achievable through modest monthly SIPs over a decade, can provide homemakers with an emergency fund and long-term financial security, experts say. For many homemakers, financial independence is less about a big pay cheque and more…
Many in their 40s are discovering that it’s not too late to begin investing, with simple, flexible strategies like OCBC’s Blue Chip Investment Plan allowing small, regular contributions to build wealth and secure their financial future. Starting to invest in…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme 2026 introduces stricter withdrawal rules for unemployed workers, allowing up to 75% of savings to be withdrawn immediately, but with a 12-month lock-in period for the remaining amount, aiming to safeguard retirement funds. Losing a…
The second season of PBS’s ‘Beyond the Canvas’ returns with an episode featuring Margaret Atwood and Danai Gurira, highlighting writing as a disciplined and meaningful art form that shapes public understanding and personal expression. PBS’s “Beyond the Canvas” has returned…
Experts agree that strategic salary negotiations and reliable side income streams can significantly enhance your finances, focusing on skills and evidence over fleeting trends. Cutting spending has limits. Income does not. That is why the most effective way to improve…
