Money

Think debt mutual fund gains are always taxed as short-term? Not if you bought them before this date

• Debt mutual funds invest in fixed-income securities
• Profits from funds purchased after April 1, 2023, are always taxed as…
• Tax treatment affects Indian debt-fund investors’ post-tax returns

FD rates up to 8.50% for senior citizens on 5-year deposits; Check the list of banks

DA hike 2027: Dearness Allowance may rise to 67% from January | How much more could employees get?

• January 2027 Dearness Allowance may rise to 67%, pending confirmation
• The rate depends on upcoming CPI-IW readings

Sukanya Samriddhi Account interest rate: Has government changed SSA rate from 8.2% for October-December 2026 quarter?

Invested in gold, silver, debt or equity ETFs? Check how capital gains tax maths differs across these mutual funds

• Gold, silver, equity and debt ETFs have different capital-gains tax treatment
• Holding period, ETF type and gain size can affect tax due
• Tax treatment affects after-tax returns for Indian ETF investors

Your queries on Income Tax: No tax-free threshold for senior citizens on dividend income

The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans. These proposals seek to stop it.

• Debt is rising among older Americans, both in the number of households with debt and amounts borrowed
• The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans

Treasury Sec. Bessent, IRS crack down on ETF strategy the wealthy are using to avoid capital gains taxes

• IRS and Treasury warned wealthy investors about an ETF strategy used to shield capital gains income from taxes