The state has withdrawn its ₹10,000 ceiling on interim monthly pensions, halted recovery proceedings and restored the payment formula issued in June. The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn its September 11 order that had limited interim monthly pension payments to…
Impersonation scams exploit urgency and confusion, but pausing to verify messages through official channels can help protect money, accounts and personal information. Scam messages are becoming harder to ignore, but the most effective defence is often the simplest: slow down.…
Experts say monthly savings should be divided according to each goal’s cost and deadline, with short-term needs protected from market volatility and longer-term FIRE investments geared towards growth. For early retirement savers, the real challenge is not deciding whether to…
Investing one income while living on the other can turn disciplined spending into a growing portfolio and, ultimately, greater choice over work, home and retirement. A household that lives on one salary and invests the other for a decade can…
ESET warns that missed calls, fake job offers and convincing AI-generated voices are helping criminals build trust before seeking money or sensitive information. ESET is warning that phone and messaging scams are becoming more varied and more convincing as criminals…
The FBI and Federal Trade Commission warn that replying to an apparently mistaken message can identify a genuine target for a fraud that later demands crypto investment and bogus withdrawal fees. A simple text from an unknown number may look…
Families facing treatment costs beyond their insurance cover are being urged to challenge bills, compare borrowing options and preserve cash for recovery, lost income and future emergencies. A medical emergency can become a financial problem long after the patient leaves…
A personal account of debt built up through trading losses and multiple loans underlines why borrowers must map every liability, protect essential spending and avoid taking on fresh borrowing without improving the repayment maths. Borrowing can turn one financial headache…
Influencer Veeramani says pranksters used his publicly shared address to send televisions, smartphones and appliances to his home, forcing him to plead: “Please stop ordering”. A social media post in Madurai that was meant to attract festive goodwill instead spiralled…
India has no direct inheritance tax, but interest, rent and capital gains from inherited or subsequently purchased assets can still be taxable. A Rs 45 lakh inheritance can be a substantial financial windfall, but the right next step depends on…
Rising medical costs and weak welfare support are putting long-term financial security beyond reach for many disabled people and their families, making investment, insurance and tax planning increasingly important. Persons with disabilities in India face a financial reality that is…
A Nagpur accountant transferred Rs 1.30 crore through RTGS after a fraudster used his employer’s photograph to impersonate the company owner on WhatsApp. A Nagpur accountant was allegedly tricked into transferring Rs 1.30 crore after a fraudster posed as the…
