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Got a phone call about unclaimed insurance money? How to deal with scam

Experts warn against scammers impersonating companies and industry regulator to trick policyholders into paying fake processing fees

Got a phone call about unclaimed insurance money? How to deal with scam
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

Wrong UPI payment? Here's what you can recover and what you can't

While the RBI mandates compensation for technical failures, recovering funds sent to a wrong UPI ID remains a manual process dependent on the recipient's consent and swift bank intervention

Wrong UPI payment? Here's what you can recover and what you can't
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 1:46 PM IST

Indian households add Rs 53 trillion to equity wealth in five years

Economic Survey data show rising retail ownership and a steady shift towards equity-linked savings

Indian households add Rs 53 trillion to equity wealth in five years
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Locker items lost, damaged or stolen: How much are banks liable for?

Under RBI's locker framework, a bank's liability is limited to 100 times the annual locker rent

Locker items lost, damaged or stolen: How much are banks liable for?
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 5:31 PM IST

PFRDA's Swasthya Pension Scheme explained: where it helps, risks involved

Designed as a healthcare buffer under NPS, not a substitute for full health cover, says experts

PFRDA's Swasthya Pension Scheme explained: where it helps, risks involved
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 5:15 PM IST

Senior citizen fixed deposit rates at 6.8-8.1%: Check offers by top banks

Small finance banks are outperforming their larger rivals by offering senior citizens premium yields of over 8%, providing a crucial safety net for retirement income

Senior citizen fixed deposit rates at 6.8-8.1%: Check offers by top banks
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

Fixed deposit rates at 5-8%: Check latest offers from various banks

Small finance banks outperforming public sector rivals by offering retail deposit rates of up to 8%

Fixed deposit rates at 5-8%: Check latest offers from various banks
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

Pension reforms must revamp key schemes to widen coverage: Report

SBI Research report urges mandatory contributions by large private firms, tax parity and the integration of the Unified Pension Scheme to secure a rapidly ageing workforce

Pension reforms must revamp key schemes to widen coverage: Report
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

Budget 2026: What India's ageing population needs from the finance minister

From home care bills to insurance gaps, why Budget 2026 matters for families supporting ageing parents

Budget 2026: What India's ageing population needs from the finance minister
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 5:30 PM IST

After 12% sales drop, housing market enters 2026 on steady ground: Report

Residential sales fell 12% in 2025 as buyers turned cautious, but disciplined supply is expected to keep prices stable through 2026

After 12% sales drop, housing market enters 2026 on steady ground: Report
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 4:15 PM IST

Unpaid highway toll could crash your plan to sell a vehicle: Here is how

Amendments to motor vehicle rules link toll clearance to ownership transfers and fitness certificates to curb fee evasion

Unpaid highway toll could crash your plan to sell a vehicle: Here is how
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

Atal Pension Yojana extended till FY31: What subscribers can earn monthly

Flagship will continue until 2031 to bolster long-term financial security for millions of workers in the unorganised sector

Atal Pension Yojana extended till FY31: What subscribers can earn monthly
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Lapsed life insurance explained: What happens and how to restore your cover

Learn how grace periods, reduced paid-up options and revival rules work

Lapsed life insurance explained: What happens and how to restore your cover
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

One year of Trump's second term: How US immigration rules have changed

A year into Donald Trump's second term, a deportation agenda has led to record departures and heightened H-1B scrutiny

One year of Trump's second term: How US immigration rules have changed
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Want a credit card for lifestyle expenses? Check these picks for 2026

From travel rewards to cashback on everyday spends, credit cards are evolving into lifestyle tools

Want a credit card for lifestyle expenses? Check these picks for 2026
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

US immigration crackdown risks jobs, costs and voter trust ahead of polls

US immigration enforcement becomes a double-edged sword for both parties as high-profile incidents and aggressive tactics trigger a public backlash ahead of November midterms

US immigration crackdown risks jobs, costs and voter trust ahead of polls
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

Budget decoded: How the government's plan shapes your family finances

From taxes and loans to savings, here's how Budget numbers affect homes

Budget decoded: How the government's plan shapes your family finances
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

Bringing parents to Canada in 2026: What Indian families should know

Key rules, timelines and eligibility for Canada's family programmes

Bringing parents to Canada in 2026: What Indian families should know
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 4:05 PM IST

Digital 'tap & go payment explained: Check benefits & security features

Advanced tokenisation and biometric locks ensure the payment method's convenience does not come at the cost of security

Digital 'tap & go payment explained: Check benefits & security features
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

67% pay via UPI, 90% use WhatsApp in smaller cities for purchases: Report

Spending in Tier-II, III markets based on 'deep research and values consistency over hype'

67% pay via UPI, 90% use WhatsApp in smaller cities for purchases: Report
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 3:25 PM IST