HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - Caught on Camera

7 Things Women Over 50 Are Still Paying For That May No Longer Be Worth It

At some point after 50, your relationship with money starts to change. Maybe the kids have moved out, retirement is getting closer, or you’re simply tired of spending money on things that don’t make your life any better. Yet many women continue paying for products, memberships, and services they signed…

Budget and the Bees · Nov 1

5 Money Mistakes People Make During Their Final Year Before Retirement

Retirement can be only months away when someone discovers that their carefully planned budget has a rather inconvenient flaw: it assumes everything starts working perfectly on the first day without a paycheck. Health insurance changes, benefit applications take time, and money that looked plentiful on paper suddenly has several new…

The Free Financial Advisor · Nov 1

Black Friday 2026: Could buy now, pay later offers leave shoppers facing a bigger financial headache after the holidays?

Black Friday shopping can lead to manageable but potentially harmful financial consequences for consumers, particularly with buy now, pay later services. Many shoppers may face pressure to spend beyond their means during the holiday season, resulting in debt. This type of financial arrangement may seem attractive initially, but it can…

The Economic Times · Nov 1

Your Water Bottle Doesn’t Need an Upgrade — And Neither Do These 8 Things

That reusable water bottle sitting on your kitchen counter might not be the latest color, but does that really matter? From trendy drinkware to expensive electronics, retailers constantly introduce products that make perfectly functional belongings seem outdated.

Budget and the Bees · Oct 31

Gratuity calculator: How 3% DA hike can increase your retirement gratuity by nearly Rs 50,000

The central government's recent decision to increase the dearness allowance from 60% to 63% will affect salaries significantly. This hike, effective from July 1, 2026, results in notable changes in retirement gratuity.

The Economic Times · Oct 31

Budget 2026: how to beat the new savings tax rates

The budget offered a ‘sting in the tail’ for savers by raising tax rates but there are ways to ease the pain

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31

Money changes from November 1, 2026: Revised PNB credit card charges, increased Indusind Bank fees and ITR deadline; know key changes

Effective November 1, 2026, IndusInd Bank will roll out new fees for any failed savings account transactions. Concurrently, Punjab National Bank will adjust service charges related to credit card transactions. Pensioners must provide their life certificates by November 30, 2026, to continue receiving benefits.

The Economic Times · Oct 31

7 Tax Mistakes People Make During Their First Year of Retirement

Retirement can eliminate the morning commute, the office birthday cake nobody wanted, and the annual performance review. Unfortunately, it doesn’t eliminate tax season. In fact, your first year without a regular paycheck can make your tax return surprisingly complicated.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 30

6 Things You Should Stop Buying Just Because They’re on Sale

A sale sign can make almost any grocery item look like a smart purchase. Whether a store advertises a buy-one-get-one deal or marks down a favorite snack, the discount creates a sense of urgency to grab it before the offer disappears. But a lower price does not automatically mean you…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 30

Why your small business should not be your pension plan - and what to do instead

Banking on selling a business to fully fund retirement is high risk

The Independent UK · Oct 30