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Why New Retirees Need to Be Prepared For a Lost Decade

Many people spend decades saving for retirement with the expectation that their investments will continue growing once they stop working. Unfortunately, history shows that markets...

Saving Advice · Jun 1

Why More People Are Questioning Whether Their Paycheck Goes as Far as It Did Just Six Months Ago

A strange thing has happened in many households over the past several months. The paycheck arrives on schedule, the salary hasn’t changed much, and yet the money seems to disappear faster than ever. Grocery carts cost more to fill, utility bills feel heavier, and even routine errands seem to demand…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 1

6 Money Moves People Are Making Before Interest Rates Shift Again

Interest rates influence nearly every corner of personal finance, from credit card payments to mortgage costs and savings account earnings. Even small rate changes can affect household budgets in surprising ways. With economists, lenders, and investors closely watching future rate decisions, many people have started adjusting their financial plans before…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 1

Pension is salary, family pension is not: Key tax rules pensioners must know before filing ITR for AY 2026-27

Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing returns. As AY 2026-27 return filing gathers pace, pensioners must understand the correct tax treatment, deductions, TDS provisions and compliance reliefs available to avoid errors and unnecessary notices.

The Economic Times · Jun 1

From Rs 50,000 rent to Rs 27,000 grocery: Newlywed Gurgaon couple's Rs 1.6 lakh monthly budget goes viral

A Gurugram couple's monthly expenses have gone viral on Instagram. Their detailed breakdown offers a look at urban living costs. Rent and groceries formed a large part of their spending. They also covered domestic help, transportation, and content creation costs. Post-wedding expenses and a trip added to the total. The…

The Economic Times · May 31

Students would save $3bn over a decade if Labor changed Hecs indexation date by five months

Exclusive: Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan show possible savings for university graduates, as Hecs debts increase by $1bn on Monday

The Guardian - AU · May 31

Many of us aren’t saving enough for retirement. But there are ways to fix this

Those lucky enough to have disposable income can forgo immediate gain to attain a comfortable retirement

The Guardian - US · May 31

Here’s How Much You’ll Need to Retire If You Are 40 or Younger

Retirement no longer feels like a distant milestone reserved for people in their 60s and 70s. Younger workers now aim for financial independence decades earlier, driven by rising living costs and shifting career paths. Social media has also amplified early retirement goals, making the idea of leaving traditional work before…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 31

The Retirement Confidence Drop: Why More Americans Say They’re Less Prepared Than They Were a Year Ago

Retirement expectations across the country continue to shift in a surprising direction, and the mood feels noticeably less optimistic than just a year ago. Rising living costs, volatile markets, and uncertainty around long-term benefits have pushed many households to rethink their financial future in real time. A growing number of…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 31

5 Financial Planning Secrets of Millionaires

You might be surprised: Most millionaires don't feel rich. But you might if you adopt these five key habits that could help you reach millionaire status.

Kiplinger · May 31