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You Hit Your Retirement Number and Still Won’t Retire — What Are You Waiting For?

Reaching your retirement savings goal should feel like crossing a finish line. Instead, some people reach the number they spent decades chasing and immediately start moving the finish line. Another year at work seems sensible. A little more savings would provide extra comfort. Before long, the retirement date that once…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 14

Travel insurance mandatory for all railway passengers including offline tickets bought at rail counters from this date, Supreme Court order; Know how this helps

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that all train tickets must include mandatory travel insurance starting October 27, 2026. This decision applies to both online tickets purchased through IRCTC and offline tickets available at railway counters. The travel insurance will provide significant financial support in the event of accidents…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Ken Paxton stirs vaccine skepticism to ingratiate himself with Maha movement

Texas AG and US Senate hopeful announced inquiry into alleged conspiracy between pediatricians, vaccine makers and insurance firms

The Guardian - US · Oct 14

Senate throws out budget plan to remove health insurance top up for older people

The Senate has rejected the government’s controversial budget measure to remove the higher private health insurance rebate for people 65 and older.

The Conversation · Oct 14

Alignment Healthcare Sues CMS After Share of Members in Plans Rated Four Stars or Higher Falls to 25%

Alignment Healthcare sued CMS after just 25% of its members landed in four-star Medicare Advantage plans. Here is what seniors should know now.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Paytm's Indian ownership rises to 56%; domestic institutions continue to raise stake

In a notable development, One 97 Communications Ltd., Paytm's parent company, observed a significant rise in domestic share ownership as of Q2 FY 2027. Indian investors now hold over 56% of the firm, which illustrates a positive trend towards local equity involvement. Furthermore, domestic institutional ownership has soared to 29.5%,…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Labor's rivals block health rebate cut for pensioners

A plan to cut health insurance rebates for older Australians has been blocked for now, due to a combined move in the upper house by the coalition and Greens.

AAP · Oct 14

Drake Bell slams actors union over health insurance earnings rules

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The Independent UK · Oct 14

Drake Bell becomes latest actor to criticise SAG-AFTRA over health insurance struggles

Guild’s rules require actors to either have at least 108 eligible work days or make $28,933 to qualify for insurance

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Shipping ministry launches 2 credit risk insurance products for ship building industry

These policies include the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy for domestic projects. The central government will subsidize insurance premiums and support insurers for shipyard claims. This initiative aims to alleviate financial stress and ensure smooth operations for shipyards.

The Economic Times · Oct 14