Personal Finance

How to prove a Will is genuine? SC explains legal tests and evidence

The ruling explains how courts verify a Will, who bears the burden of proof and why registration alone is not enough

Sebi eases mutual fund claim rules after death: Key changes explained

Experts say Sebi's simpler norms cut paperwork, but nominations and updated records remain crucial

Domestic investors account for 64% of India's $3.5 bn realty investments

Office assets corner 51% of India's $1.9 bn realty investments in Q2

EPFO 3.0 may bring universal pension for all workers: What changes

The proposed reforms aim to widen pension coverage, allow flexible retirement payouts and include gig workers

How young families should prioritise insurance purchases, avoid mistakes

Do not get into investment-linked insurance plans until you have cleared the basic hurdles of protection

How to choose the right health, life insurance policies for your family

Your protection premium (health plus term) should not exceed 5-8% of your annual income

Penalty to credit score: What to know about loan foreclosure charges

Being debt-free is emotionally rewarding but hidden costs sometimes make early repayment a poor decision

Portfolio rebalancing gives you control over chaos: How to do it and when

The practice locks in your market profits and shifts them into safe assets, protecting your wealth

Set goals, study risks to avoid common beginner investing mistakes

Review your portfolio every three to six months and avoid making changes based on short-term market movements

How to build credit history from scratch, maintain a good score

A credit score is a reflection of consistency: Monitor it to ensure your good behaviour is being recorded

Passwords & instructions: Maintaining a family insurance record

Digitalise all your policies in a central, government-approved electronic repository

Mid-, small-cap fund craze: Folios jump by 2 cr despite valuation worries

Mid-cap fund folios soar 66%; small-cap crosses 2.8 crore despite valuation concerns

How to compare two mutual funds: A beginner's guide to smarter investing

If you seek stability for a financial goal three years away, consider debt or hybrid funds

Index funds, active funds, equity: How beginners should approach investing

Ensure the money you are investing is strictly for more than five to seven years

Physical, digital, funds: How to think about gold in your portfolio

If you are looking to double your money quickly, gold is the wrong asset

Pre-filled forms, guaranteed returns:Red flags when buying insurance online

A 'three-click' checkout for high-value insurance without thorough medical or lifestyle vetting is a major red flag

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund delivers 17% CAGR; Rs 10,000 grows to Rs 33,800

A one-time investment of ₹10,000 made at the fund's launch in 2018 would have grown to ₹33,800 over the same period.

Momentum factor funds: Invest only with 5-yr horizon, high risk tolerance

Use them as part of a portfolio containing multiple factor strategies

Property inherited by man may not always give children birthright: HC

Ruling explains why property inherited by a man does not always give children an automatic birthright

EPFO KYC update: How to update Aadhaar, PAN and bank details online

Updating Aadhaar, PAN and bank details in your EPFO account can help ensure faster claims, withdrawals and transfers