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Household Costs

Coverage of policy or market shifts that change the cost of living for everyday households.

Pricing pressure, living costs, and consumer budgets.

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RBI digital payments fraud paper: what could change for UPI users
FinanceTaxes and Household Policy
RBI digital payments fraud paper: what could change for UPI users
RBI has put fraud safeguards back at the center of payments policy, and the latest consultation cycle matters because it could shape how future UPI and wallet rules land.
Rohan MehtaApr 23, 20263 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
FinanceTaxes and Household Policy
The AY 2026-27 return filing due date is clearer after today's tax FAQ update
Fresh tax department guidance on the 2026 transition says taxpayers do not need to file two returns for the same period, while also spelling out which July and August deadlines matter for AY 2026-27.
Rohan MehtaApr 22, 20264 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
FinanceTaxes and Household Policy
March 2026 CPI jump puts household costs back at the center
The March 2026 CPI report showed a sharp pickup in consumer prices, led by energy and gasoline, with shelter and transportation still adding pressure to everyday budgets.
Rohan MehtaApr 21, 20263 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
FinanceTaxes and Household Policy
The IRS has a new tool for taxpayers who need a clearer path out of tax debt
On April 16, 2026 the IRS launched Tax Debt Help, a new online guide meant to show taxpayers and small businesses which payment paths may fit their situation before debt grows harder to manage.
Rohan MehtaApr 20, 20263 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
FinanceTaxes and Household Policy
The IRS just made the 2026 tip-tax deduction easier to understand
Treasury and the IRS issued final rules on April 10, 2026 that define qualified tips and list eligible occupations, giving tipped workers a clearer path to claim one of the tax season’s most closely watched deductions.
Rohan MehtaApr 20, 20262 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story