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US President Donald Trump's policies have pushed up inflation, which has increased the potential social security payouts for Americans in 2027, and threatened to put the US' retirement programme at risk.

The central government will ensure gig workers in India have access to social security scheme benefits through implementation of the labour codes, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told Rajya Sabha. 

Social Security benefits vary by retirement age, with a maximum of $5,181 available at 70. For 2026, benefits at 62 are $2,969, at 67 are $4,152, and payments are adjusted for SSI due to calendar changes, emphasising sep...

Appealing to eligible women to register online from August 1, Gupta said the portal would enable applicants to submit forms, upload documents and choose their preferred financial option by linking either a CBDC wallet or...

UPI transactions hit a record ₹29.9 lakh crore in July, with 23.66 billion transactions. The value marked a 19% annual growth compared to last year, solidifying UPI's position in India's digital payment ecosyst...

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is considering one-time regularisation of contractual employees and extending entry-pay, DA, allowances, leaves and other benefits to them. Here's all we know 

ITR filing due date: More than 5.9 crore income-tax returns were filed for AY 2026-27 by 31 July. Taxpayers filing the ITR-3 and ITR-4 (Sugam) forms must do so by 31 August and 31 October, respectively.

Beneficiaries of the Annapurna Bhandar scheme are inquiring about the August 2026 credit date. The scheme replaces TMC's Lakshmi Bhandar, offering ₹3,000 monthly aid. 

The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana aims to empower eligible women by providing ₹2,500 in monthly assistance. Women aged 21 to 60 from households with an income of under ₹2.5 lakh can apply, with a local MLA or MP's recomme...

The EPFO aims to settle fresh PF withdrawal claims within the same day or a maximum of two days, easing access to savings for members. Details here. 

The revised EPF Scheme no longer permits employees to withdraw their entire PF balance after just two months of unemployment. Check the recent withdrawal rules here.

The July 31 deadline has passed, but belated filings are possible until December 31, 2026, with late fees and interest applicable. How to file ITR after due date, who gets more time, consequences, and other details here....

₹100 invested daily through a mutual fund SIP can potentially grow to over ₹1 crore in 25 years. Check how compounding, disciplined investing and starting early can help build long-term retirement wealth while unders...

The real protection for your EV lies in specific covers like EV Shield, which is offered as an add-on to cover batteries. An EV Shield is essential as it specifically covers the battery, electric panel, and charging equi...

The REIT index fund provides access to commercial real estate at a low cost, with diversification and liquidity, and in a tax-efficient manner.

August will bring various financial updates for consumers, including changes in banking rules, credit card regulations, and the implementation of CKYC 2.0. Key deadlines include the income tax return filing due by August...