
The article discusses personal finance management, highlighting the 50-30-20 budgeting rule for those struggling to save despite good earnings. It also touches upon various tax and financial updates, including ITR processing, ULIP penalties, pension contributions, gift tax, CGAS, property sale proceeds, excess luggage charges for train passengers, EDLI rules, gold bond returns, and recent lending rate cuts by SBI, PNB, and Canara Bank. Additionally, it mentions upcoming EPF withdrawals via UPI/ATM and holiday lists for West Bengal, Odisha, and Maharashtra in 2026.