Social Security payments are made on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month. In April 2026, payments were issued on the 8th, 15th, and 22nd, with no payments on the 29th. Next payments are on May 13, 20, and 27.

The deadline for submitting the 8th CPC memorandum has been extended, as the government gives stakeholders extra time until 31 May 2026 to share suggestions on pay, pension and service conditions.

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Rising market uncertainty in 2026 is reshaping SIP vs PPF allocation, as investors move beyond the 70:30 rule towards flexible strategies that balance growth, stability, tax efficiency, and personal finance goals.

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Smita's monthly expenses are ₹1.25 lakh. To maintain her current lifestyle after 25 years, she will need ₹5.37 lakh monthly. To generate this, she should aim for a retirement corpus of around ₹16.2 crore, ideally starting with a monthly investment of ₹67,000.

While falling rates can help reduce tenure and interest burden, especially for those with bank loans linked to external benchmarks, other borrowers continue to pay higher rates due to slower transmission, particularly in the NBFC segment.

The 8th Central Pay Commission is conducting consultations to address pay revisions and pension reforms for central government employees and pensioners. Key discussions include salary structure and fitment factors, with the report expected by May 2027, impacting millions across the country.

Seema learned that gifts exceeding ₹50,000 are taxable, as she received a tax notice for unreported jewellery and cash. All gifts above this limit are taxable, with specific rules for weddings and employer gifts. Movable and immovable properties also have tax implications based on their value.

The Supreme Court ruled that eviction cases can continue after a landlord's death, allowing legal heirs to pursue the case and state their own need for the property. This decision aims to prevent delays caused by requiring new filings.