Employers are putting an end to the flexibility of remote work. This costs ordinary workers.

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on LiveCareer. LiveCareer’s Fight for Flexibility report examines the current state of workplace autonomy and shows how flexibility is becoming increasingly vulnerable in the pandemic era. As employees continue to resist rigid work schedules, increase workloads, and limit remote options, the data shows that the workforce is under pressure, […]

Many retirees don’t see this $7,100 annual expense coming. Is your Nest egg safe?

Retirement should be the time when you can finally relax, but for many, it’s also the time when financial surprises take the biggest toll. A recent study from Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research sheds light on just how expensive these moments can be. Researchers analyzed data from the Health and Retirement Study and the […]

TikTok says bankruptcy is a hack. Here’s the truth.

Quick answer: TikTok creators who call bankruptcy a “financial hack” are closer to the truth than the experts who berate them. Bankruptcy is often the fastest and cheapest way to get out of debt – with legal protections that no other option offers. But the viral videos skip crucial details about eligibility, tax consequences, and […]

Couples’ restaurant spending leaks aren’t something they see until they check

Image source: shutterstock.com Most couples don’t spend too much at restaurants because they are reckless. They spend too much because restaurant costs no longer fall into one neat category. One night out can fragment into reservations, rideshares, parking, drinks at a second spot, and a late-night “quick bite” on the way home. None of it […]

Why meal delivery feels worth it until you add it up

Image source: shutterstock.com Meal kits and ready-made boxes feel like the perfect middle ground between cooking and taking out. You skip the planning, avoid wandering the aisles of the grocery store, and still get something that resembles a real dinner. For many couples, that convenience feels worth it because it reduces decision fatigue and makes […]

The grocery shopping habit that divides couples into two camps

Image source: shutterstock.com Couples typically don’t argue about groceries for the sake of groceries. They argue that the messages reveal two very different decision-making styles: the “stock up and feel safe” camp and the “buy what we need and keep it simple” camp. One person sees a deal and thinks about future savings, while another […]

Niva Bupa Health Insurance posts net loss of Rs 87.64 crore in Q3, gross premium rises 55%

The insurer posted an operating loss of ₹135.53 crore in Q3FY25 Standalone health insurer Niva Bupa Health Insurance on Thursday reported a net loss of ₹87.64 crore for the third quarter of this fiscal, against a net profit of ₹13.24 crore for the same period last fiscal. The insurer posted an operating loss of ₹135.53 […]

SMFG India Credit has partnered with Google for collateral-free loans through GPay

SMFG India Credit, one of the leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), has entered into a strategic partnership with Google Pay to provide collateral-free personal loans to Google Pay users. Through this partnership, loans will be disbursed in minutes to eligible Google Pay users who apply for a loan through the app. The end-to-end digital process […]

RBI postpones plan to make climate risk disclosure mandatory by banks, sources say

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has shelved plans to ask domestic lenders to disclose and manage climate change risks, three sources directly familiar with the discussions said. Getting a better sense of climate-related risks and green investments is a central part of global efforts to transition to a low-carbon economy, with countries from Britain […]