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7 OregonSaves Rules Every New Oregon Employer Should Know Before the July 31 Deadline

OregonSaves became the nation’s first state-facilitated retirement savings program in 2017 and now has more than 120,000 participating workers and billions of dollars in retirement assets under management, giving employees without workplace retirement plans an easy way to save through payroll deductions. For many new Oregon employers, July 31 marks…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 7

Forget Retirement at 65. Why More People Are Taking 'Micro-Retirements' in Their 30s and 40s

Micro-retirement, a growing trend popularised on TikTok, allows individuals to take extended breaks from work before traditional retirement. While appealing, it raises questions about affordability and long-term career impacts.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

8 billion baht in Savings Plus bonds to be issued

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to issue "Om Plus" (Savings Plus) government bonds worth 8 billion baht during the current fiscal year to encourage Thais to save consistently.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7

Siblings Have A Spat As Sis Doesn’t Get A Gift From Bro, She Goes Ballistic And Destroys His Games

Boy gets so lost in his video games that he barely attends his sister’s 18th birthday party, despite how excited she was. She gets very angry at him and breaks 3 of his games, so he refuses to talk to her until she pays him $300 for all the damage…

Bored Panda · Jul 6

Want Rs 50,000 every quarter from SCSS? Check how much you need to invest

Senior citizens can now secure a steady income with the Senior Citizens' Savings Scheme (SCSS), which offers an attractive 8.2% interest rate. To generate approximately Rs 50,000 quarterly, an investment of around Rs 24.40 lakh is required.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Why Even Retirees Need Emergency Funds

Wealth protects your lifestyle, but liquidity protects your wealth. Here’s why a strategic cash cushion is still your portfolio’s best line of defense.

Kiplinger · Jul 6

EPF vs VPF under new EPF Scheme 2026: Here's how employee and employer contributions will work

EPFO: The EPF 2026 Scheme largely retains existing EPF contribution rules, with both employees and employers continuing to contribute 12% of wages, subject to the statutory wage ceiling. It also preserves the VPF framework, allowing employees to make higher voluntary contributions without requiring employers to match them, while offering flexibility…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Is Private Equity Behind the Scenes in Your 401(k)? Here's What That Could Mean for Your Retirement

Private equity is finding its way into 401(k)s, but the risks (or benefits) for you may depend on how close you are to retirement. Here's what to look out for.

Kiplinger · Jul 6

The new Isa rules melt my brain: but that’s not even the worst thing about these changes for first-time buyers

Quite aside from all the convolutions, it’s clear the government is ignorant of the reality for young people like me hoping to get on the property ladder, says Guardian Opinion assistant editor Jason Okundaye

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

John Lewis dishwasher leak forced buyers into hotels for eight months

My elderly parents’ home was left uninhabitable, and they are owed £3,300 for repairs they had to fund themselves

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6