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April 16, 2021, Friday

What you should do to soften the blow of second Covid wave on your finances

This is a time to focus not on maximising upside gains but curtailing downside risks
April 09, 2021, Friday

Tweak your portfolio to help it meet challenges of the new financial year

Check whether you saved adequately during the previous financial year, your asset allocation is in sync, and you have adequate ...
March 23, 2021, Tuesday

Tax-free investment limit in PF at Rs 5 lakh if employers don't contribute

The government on Tuesday raised the deposit threshold limit to Rs 5 lakh per annum in provident fund for which interest would ...
March 20, 2021, Saturday

Succession planning: Will easy to make, but Trust more robust, say experts

UHNIs should make succession planning top priority
March 05, 2021, Friday

Time for women to play a proactive role in managing their family's finances

March 8 will be celebrated as International Women's Day. On this occasion, we've got three highly accomplished women from the ...
January 22, 2021, Friday

Retirement funds can nudge investors to save: Who should opt for them?

The disciplined ones can accumulate for this crucial goal, using equity, debt funds, and NPS
January 19, 2021, Tuesday

Senior citizens: Strike a balance between tax saving and liquidity

They must also maximise the utilisation of the higher deductions available to them
December 18, 2020, Friday

How to organise your financial documents for a clutter-free 2021

Tips on figuring out which document needs to go straight into the dustbin and which needs to be kept, just in case
December 11, 2020, Friday

Once new wage code kicks in, you may need to shed some debt weight

Wage code raises EPF contribution, to offset this invest less in PPF or NPS
November 19, 2020, Thursday

Lakshmi Vilas Bank depositor? Spread deposits across banks to lower risks

If you hold an account at Lakshmi Vilas Bank, which has been placed under a moratorium restricting withdrawal of more than Rs ...
November 17, 2020, Tuesday

Are you spending too much? Time for a reality check on financial immunity

Reduce leverage, enhance insurance coverage and size of contingency fund to improve score
November 13, 2020, Friday

Start saving and investing early if you want your child to study abroad

Get an estimate of the amount you need to target and then invest in simple equity funds to arrive at the goal
November 06, 2020, Friday

Mobile apps that help you set and meet your personal finance goals

They also offer a great deal of convenience, helping you track your investments and spending on your handset. But just go the ...
October 29, 2020, Thursday

Retirement-savings match explained: Key investment plan you must not ignore

According to a survey, 89 per cent Indians do not have an alternative source of income, and barely 1 in 5 factors in inflation ...
October 09, 2020, Friday

Regulators hand out more tools to customers for decoding financial products

Sebi's new risk-o-meter and Irdai's proposed colour coding of health insurance plans will enable buyers to make more informed ...
October 01, 2020, Thursday

Fee vs safety: Here's what you should consider when picking a stock broker

While a low fee is alluring, ensure you can trust the broker with your money and securities
July 10, 2020, Friday

What happens to investments when the holder dies without nominating anyone?

Your family could face difficulties as getting a succession certificate from court is easier said than done
June 30, 2020, Tuesday

Professionals in India now slightly upbeat about income, savings: Survey

Professionals in India are slightly more upbeat now about their income and savings as 1 in 4 respondents expect their earned ...
March 06, 2020, Friday

Women need to take charge of their financial lives: Three achievers speak

Three achievers from the financial services underline the importance of striving for financial independence on the occasion of ...
January 09, 2020, Thursday

NCDs provide interest income, but look at credit rating before investing

NCDs are debt instruments that can't be converted into equity or stocks. If you are someone who wants to get a piece of this pie, ...

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