Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul recently floated the idea of raising Thailand’s retirement age from 60 to 65, arguing it could ease financial pressure on older citizens and strengthen the pension system. On paper, it sounds practical — people are living longer and healthier lives. But in reality? The issue has opened a generational debate that’s hard … Read more
Picture taking a small monthly investment of ₹500 and converting it into a great retirement account that won’t be affected by taxes or the market. That’s the attraction of the SBI Public Provident Fund (PPF) Scheme, a government-backed treasure that has been making Indian dreams come true quietly since 1968. The scheme will still be … Read more
The idea of diyas lighting up and the sound of fireworks is now cash in your pocket. For more than 12 million central government employees and retirees, the Diwali of 2025 is not only a celebration but also a huge support received timely with the most recent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) under the 7th … Read more
Think about it, after working hard for many years, you retire and you can hardly live on your pension which is just enough for a week’s groceries. That has been the hard reality for millions of Indian workers who were part of the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95). But the coming hike to ₹7,500 minimum pension … Read more
Think about it—after devoting several decades of your life to service, the only thing you got is a retired life facing huge prices and living on a miserable pension of just ₹1,000 a month. This bitter truth is being taken away from the millions of Indian laborers. By 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) … Read more
Just imagine being gifted a surprise bonus under Diwali lamps and Dussehra celebrations- such were the feelings central government employees and pensioners had on October 1, 2025. Granting approval to an eminent 3% DA increase should not simply be seen as numbers, but instead, as a fine shield offered at the right time to guard … Read more
Imagine this: the night sky is full of lights, the laughter in the air sounds like a hum, and all of a sudden, your mobile phone starts to vibrate with a notification coming from your reliable Gramin Bank. It is not just an update about the balance, but your Diwali bonus that is like a … Read more
If you’re living on your pension and constantly worrying about how to make ends meet, you’re not alone. For many retired employees, the ₹1,000 minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-1995) hasn’t been enough for years. Prices have gone up, but the pension hasn’t moved an inch for over a decade. Now, with Diwali … Read more
Visualize going to your government office, coffee in hand, and checking your salary slip and getting a fantastic increase. This is the excitement that has been building up for months among the millions of employees hoping for the next rumor of the 8th Pay Commission to be confirmed. The Commission’s Green Light Generates A National … Read more
Suppose you have been saving for your retirement and after several years when the baby steps already taken you are in need of money to buy a house or pay for your child’s education. But PPF is there—the Public Provident Fund, the tax-free saving option that Indian savers trust. And now, the 2025 amendments make … Read more