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US withdraws policy restricting lending bias against immigrants: Explained

US lenders can now factor immigration status in credit decisions, but core protections remain

SBI raises ATM transaction fees after a year: What changes for customers

India's largest lender introduces a 10-transaction cap for salary account holders and raised fees for exceeding free limits, responding to increased inter-bank processing costs

Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme: Who gains, how it works, and from when

Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme will provide state government employees with a guaranteed monthly pension of 50% of their last-drawn salary alongside inflation-linked dearness allowance benefits

Japan travel costs to jump: Visa fees up 30k-100k Yen, Sayonara tax triples

Indian travellers and foreign residents may need to budget more for Japan trips and stay

Will saving for retirement be 'irrelevant' in 20 years? Elon Musk thinks so

Musk argues AI and automation may make long-term savings unnecessary

Credit scores in 2026: Expert explains what quietly hurts your score

Some habits can quietly damage your credit score. Here's what to watch

HDFC Bank debit card lounge access rules change: Vouchers now mandatory

Complimentary airport lounge visits now require voucher claim, not just a card swipe

Income Tax Act, 2025 to replace the 1961 law from April 1: Explained

What the Income Tax Act, 2025 changes and what stays the same for taxpayers

Budget 2026: Why higher super-rich tax may backfire, experts explain

Tax specialists warn higher surcharges could push wealth and talent overseas

Planning to tap into EPF to pay off loans? Here's why you need a rethink

Rules to compounding, what happens if you tap EPF for debt

IDFC First Bank raises savings rates: Offering up to 6.5% per annum

Progressive slabs pay more as your balance grows from Jan 9

Online home loan insurance vs bank plans: Savings can go up to 72%

Data highlights sharp premium differences between online and bank-sold home loan insurance

SBI FD interest rates in January 2026: From 6.4% to 7.3% on special FDs

Special SBI FDs offer higher returns for seniors and large deposits in 2026

SC flags EPFO wage ceiling: Smaller take-home, bigger retirement pot?

Supreme Court EPFO decision: Court push may widen EPF cover, raising contributions and retirement corpus

India's taxpayers move beyond salary as multi-income filings surge: Report

Tax filings reveal a growing shift towards multi-income earners

Delhi-NCR sees 39% jump in home launches as buyer interest rises: Report

Infrastructure-led corridors drive growth, but gains are turning selective

Home sales slow but steady, prices jump up to 19% in top cities: Report

Mumbai, Delhi-NCR & Bengaluru see slower sales as home prices stay elevated

Leaving money for pets in a will? Experts tell what Indian law says

Legal limits, real risks, and how owners can plan responsibly

Over 80% of mutual funds erode 25% of regular-plan investor wealth: Report

Ten-year data shows commissions matter more than most investors realise

PPF, NSC, SCSS and more: Small savings rates for January-March 2026

Returns, tax benefits and key features of popular government-backed schemes