Why child-free couples may need more—not less—for retirement
Many child-free couples make the same assumption: without the cost of raising children, they will need less money…
Is Early Retirement A Mathematical Impossibility For Over 90% Of India?
New Delhi: People worked till 58. Maybe 60. Then they retired, and the family took care of the…
Got married? Your EPF nomination is no longer valid after marriage | Personal Finance
Getting married changes more than your marital status.
It can also invalidate the Employees’ Provident…
For Gen X investors, dotcom bubble haunts near-retirement portfolios
A man looks over the plunging stock market indices at the Nasdaq MarketSite, December 20, 2000, in New…
When Should You Start Collecting Social Security?
Waiting to claim Social Security can mean a bigger monthly check, but nearly half of working Americans say…
Why the 4% Withdrawal Rule Breaks Down for Retirees Who Retire at 55
Quick Read Bengen’s 2025 research drops the safe withdrawal rate to 4.2% for a 50-year retirement, undercutting the…
Why your retirement experience may depend more on the agency than the benefit
As federal employees transition into retirement, they also transition from familiar routines. After many years, if not many…
NPS rule change: Pension funds liable for third-party lapses under new PFRDA rules
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has strengthened safeguards for National Pension System (NPS) subscribers by…
Retirement health costs rise to $185,500 for 2026 retirees: Fidelity
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images A 65-year-old who retires in 2026 may spend an average of…
Retirement planning: Why the rule of 1% upgrade works better than a 1% increase in SIP amount
Many investors start a systematic investment plan (SIP) with a fixed amount and continue contributing the same amount…
EPF Scheme 2026: Why you must keep 25% of your PF balance before retirement
The Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 2026 has introduced a significant change to the way Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)…
PF after retirement: When does your EPF balance stop earning interest? EPFO rules explained
If you have retired but have not yet withdrawn your Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) balance, your savings may…