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How should a spouse secure the family's finances after husband's death ?

Secure funds for immediate expenses, trace bank accounts and investments, establish inheritance rights, assess debts, and build a long-term income plan before making major financial decisions

Updated On: 22 Oct 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

IPO offer document: What to read, what to skip when assessing fundamentals

Do targeted reading of the prospectus to assess an IPO on fundamentals

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

How to pick a car loan this festive season: EMI, tenure and prepayment tips

Cap total equated monthly instalments at 40 per cent of take-home income, choose a manageable tenure, and check prepayment terms

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

Is this a good time to enter value funds? Here's what investors should know

Allocate 10-20 per cent of your equity portfolio for style diversification and wait patiently for performance to turn around

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

Shopping scams: How to spot warning signs, avoid fraud this festival season

Use official apps and websites, check parcels before paying, and report financial fraud immediately

Updated On: 12 Oct 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

Set up your home without blowing up the budget: Follow this strategy

Spacing out expenses helps avoid turning homeownership into long-term financial stress

Updated On: 09 Oct 2026 | 4:10 PM IST

Deceased borrower's loan: What's the spouse's liability?

Marriage alone does not make a spouse liable for a deceased borrower's debt. Recovery depends on whether the spouse was a co-borrower or guarantor, or inherited assets from the deceased

Updated On: 06 Oct 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

Active vs passive: How investors can choose the right fund strategy

Active and passive funds offer different advantages across market-cap segments, making a mix of both a sensible portfolio strategy

Updated On: 05 Oct 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

30 and plan to start investing? What to do in the first of your plans

Focus on building an emergency buffer, clearing high-interest debt and setting up automated index fund contributions

Updated On: 04 Oct 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

The one-page financial plan: Preventing the chaos of scattered money

It provides a structured roadmap for clear financial protection, debt removal and automated long-term wealth creation

Updated On: 04 Oct 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

Turn sporadic savings into a system: Set a budget, review regularly

A practical guide to breaking the cycle of irregular savings and building a consistent, stress-free financial buffer

Updated On: 04 Oct 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Shopping to streaming apps: Review bank statement to spot wasteful spending

Regular checks can expose hidden daily leaks -from unused subscriptions to convenience fees - and help you take back control of your money

Updated On: 04 Oct 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

Never miss a bill payment deadline, follow these steps to avoid penalties

Build a reliable, automated payment system to protect your credit score and take the stress out of monthly cash flow

Updated On: 04 Oct 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Insurance to retirement: How to build financial goals that fit your income

A step-by-step guide to aligning your budget and investments with your actual take-home pay to build a sustainable financial plan

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

Documents to interest rate: What you must check before taking a home loan

Consider our checklists on how to navigate the long-term financial commitment

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

5-minute trap: How to review an instant loan before you click 'accept'

Instant loan providers hide their predatory terms in the fine print while selling their frictionless offer

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Plug the leak: How to avoid savings account charges, hidden banking fees

Your account should provide liquidity and convenience without charging you for the privilege

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Check authenticity and costs before buying art; keep allocation small

Commit only money you can leave invested for years

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

Target maturity funds: How to use them to lock into rising yields

Choose a fund you can hold to maturity, and assess its return after factoring in costs

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Switch NPS fund manager only if underperformance persists across mkt cycles

Check whether weak returns reflect the market cycle before changing your pension fund manager

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 8:36 PM IST