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Fresh formal job creation stays below 1 million in November: EPF data

The number of new monthly subscribers under the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme increased to 899,332 in November from 768,643 in October

Investors should avoid NCDs rated below AA despite mouthwatering returns

Diversify across sectors and match your investment horizon with paper's tenor to avoid liquidity issues

A snapshot of health insurance plans offered by various firms with details

Here is how the health insurance plans offered by various companies stack up

Budget 2023: Salaried class wants higher tax-free slab as inflation bites

From a tax-free slab of Rs 5 lakh to a higher exemption limit under Section 80C, here is what experts are hoping for in Budget 2023

Cheers to coffee: How to pick up the best brew for your home pleasure

Instant, special, or traditional blends: Indians' choice for their daily cup keeps increasing

Fund pick: IDFC Bond Fund - Short Term Plan

Fund pick of IDFC Bond Fund - Short Term Plan

Fixed or floating rate? Choose floating-rate car loan if you plan to prepay

With interest rates peaking, you could benefit from a decline in them

Conservative investors, novices should choose passive ELSS funds

Those desiring index-beating returns, but willing to tolerate underperformance, may choose the active plan

Budget 2023 wish list: Insurers seek hike in tax deduction limit

This is among the host of suggestions submitted by the sector

Capital gains: Investment cut-off date extended, but there's a catch

Taxpayers may not be able to avail of it unless last date for filing revised ITR is extended

US interest rate-cut expectations have yellow metal shining bright

Mild recession, low inflationary pressures in the US and a stronger rupee would act as headwinds

Taxes, incentives, reforms: How to read this year's Budget document

What taxpayers, senior citizens and investors should look out for in the Finance Minister's speech

10 ways retailers trick you into buying way beyond your planned shopping

Sneaky product placements, price baits and bundling are some ruses to get you to pick up stuff only because it looked like a great deal; you may not even end up using much of it

A snapshot of corporate FD rates offered by various companies with details

Here is how the corporate FD rates stack up

Drone pilots fly high: rising demand creates job opportunities

Devices are used for videography, mapping and one day could be delivering groceries: Here is how train in operating them

Maintain exposure to US funds in face of recent underperformance

Your portfolio will benefit from geographical diversification

Buy from rightful owner, don't trip up on titles when investing in a plot

With prices on the upswing, a judiciously chosen plot can yield higher return than an apartment

Invest in multi-asset funds for protection against downside risk

Be prepared, however, for these funds to lag when there's a bull run in equities

Rent agreement: Don't blindly sign on form downloaded from internet

Get lawyer to draft it, ensure it spells out key points of landlord-tenant relationship

You can't pick next yr's winner asset class, so build diversified portfolio

Give higher weight in your core portfolio to asset classes that offer greater stability