Personal Finance

Eyeing SpaceX, OpenAI stocks? Global investment platforms offer access

While selecting one, check the safeguards and the tax-reporting support offered by it

Outflows from gold ETFs signal caution; how should investors respond?

Existing investors should book partial profits if overweight; new ones should build exposure in a staggered manner

Eyeing SpaceX, OpenAI stocks? Global investment platforms offer access

While selecting one, check the safeguards and the tax-reporting support offered by it

Leave encashment on retirement? Here's how much tax exemption you can claim

Leave encashment on retirement can be tax free, but exemption rules differ for government and private sector employees

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Missing this monthly deadline can shrink returns

Depositing after the 5th of the month may cost SSY investors interest and reduce final corpus through lower compounding

EPF withdrawal rules explained: When can you withdraw 100% of your corpus?

Full EPF withdrawal is allowed only under specific circumstances; know the eligibility conditions

BaaS lowers entry cost of EV ownership, but may not always be cheaper

Battery as a Service reduces the upfront cost of buying an electric vehicle, but recurring payments, contract terms and resale concerns mean it works best for users with moderate distance driving

Systematic Investment Plan: How SIP works and why starting early helps

A Systematic Investment Plan is a method of investing a fixed sum of money at regular intervals, such as weekly, monthly or quarterly, in a mutual fund scheme

Covered & secured: How to buy, renew, claim health insurance for family

A health insurance policy should cover following expenses incurred by a patient subject to the overall amount insured in the policy period.

Retirement planning for beginners: It's not an overwhelming task to do

A retirement plan is not something you set once and forget. It needs small adjustments over time.

Investing for the first time? Know what various asset classes can do

Before proceeding with your investment journey, identify the requirements or goals for which you will use your investments.

How to move beyond saving and start investing without overthinking

Setting money aside every month is a sign of disciplined financial planning, but the intent and outcome of saving money versus investing it are quite different.

Personal finance for freelancers: Building emergency funds, managing taxes

Freelancers should always keep records of their invoices, payments received, and business-related expenses.

Provident fund investment: What to know about EPF, VPF and passbooks

EPF is the standard contribution deducted from one's salary. VPF is optional - you choose to contribute more.

Tax planning for young professionals: Deductions and Section 80C explained

Before claiming deductions under Section 80C, understand which tax regime suits you and how taxable income is calculated.

Emergency funds: How much to keep and where to park it?

An emergency fund is the money that one needs to keep aside to tackle an unexpected setback one might face.

Income-tax filing for young earners: documents, AIS and deadlines

Filing the income tax return is only half the battle. After submission, you have 30 days to e-verify your return.

Multi-factor funds: Choose the right mix to balance risk and returns

Check the track record of the factor combination, tracking error and expense ratio before investing

Govt opens Indian stocks to foreigners, raises investment limits: Explained

New rules raise ownership limits and allow more overseas individuals to invest in listed Indian companies

US 401(k), UK or Canada pension plans: How Form 40 defers tax for NRIs

Returning to India with a foreign pension account? Form 40 can help defer tax and avoid timing mismatches