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Joint home loan after death: What happens to the loan, insurance & house?

When a co-borrower dies, the home loan does not vanish. Here's what happens to EMIs, insurance, property ownership and legal heirs

Joint home loan after death: What happens to the loan, insurance & house?
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

Students' term cover: Buy adequate sum insured to cover education loan

A higher amount can be taken to provide a cushion to those who are likely to become financially dependent on the student in the future

Students' term cover: Buy adequate sum insured to cover education loan
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 7:16 PM IST

SPARSH pension portal: How to track pension, benefits and life certificate

SPARSH lets defence pensioners track pension payments, entitlements, PPO details and life certificate status online, helping spot errors early

SPARSH pension portal: How to track pension, benefits and life certificate
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 4:50 PM IST

Planning a weekend getaway? Axis Bank cardholders can get up to ₹20,000 off

Built around India's long weekend calendar, the programme is designed to offer recurring travel benefits across multiple holiday periods throughout the year.

Planning a weekend getaway? Axis Bank cardholders can get up to ₹20,000 off
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

Gold correction, not collapse: Why Vallum sees another big rally ahead

Gold vs debt: Why Vallum says the metal's biggest trade is only reopening

Gold correction, not collapse: Why Vallum sees another big rally ahead
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

EPF vs equities: 6 things to know before choosing your retirement mix

EPFO has highlighted six key differences between EPF and equities, from employer contributions and stability to tax and social-security benefits

EPF vs equities: 6 things to know before choosing your retirement mix
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 12:14 PM IST

10 buildings, ₹3,815 crore: Where Mumbai's richest are buying homes

Worli towers over Mumbai's luxury market with ₹2,272 crore in deals

10 buildings, ₹3,815 crore: Where Mumbai's richest are buying homes
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 8:14 AM IST

Undisclosed foreign assets? How FAST-DS 2026 declaration can help taxpayers

The one-time scheme lets eligible taxpayers regularise certain past non-disclosures by paying a prescribed tax or fee and seeking immunity under the Black Money Act

Undisclosed foreign assets? How FAST-DS 2026 declaration can help taxpayers
Updated On : 23 Aug 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Broke at the end of the month? These money habits will help you bounce back

Small, tactical shifts will help you save money without a radical change in lifestyle

Broke at the end of the month? These money habits will help you bounce back
Updated On : 23 Aug 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

How multiple bank accounts help you to save, spend and be safe financially

Separate your money by intent to protect essential funds from impulse spending

How multiple bank accounts help you to save, spend and be safe financially
Updated On : 23 Aug 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

How Indians can make international investments part of their portfolio

International exposure is usually meant diversification or a targeted goal, such as foreign education

How Indians can make international investments part of their portfolio
Updated On : 23 Aug 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Rebuild savings, avoid loans: Setting a financial plan after overspending

A step-by-step guide on how to recover systematically from overspending and regain long-term financial discipline

Rebuild savings, avoid loans: Setting a financial plan after overspending
Updated On : 22 Aug 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

PPF to digital gold: Monthly investments that build long-term wealth

Here are seven low-cost, high-impact investment tools designed to help small monthly contributions grow into a substantial long-term corpus

PPF to digital gold: Monthly investments that build long-term wealth
Updated On : 22 Aug 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Mumbai luxury housing sees 16 homes sold every day at ₹5 cr-plus in Q1 FY27

Mumbai recorded 1,499 luxury residential transactions priced above ₹5 Crore between April and June 2026.

Mumbai luxury housing sees 16 homes sold every day at ₹5 cr-plus in Q1 FY27
Updated On : 21 Aug 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Sending money abroad? Know remittance limits, tax rules & disclosure norms

Check the annual remittance limit, when tax is collected or deducted at source, and when you must disclose foreign assets

Sending money abroad? Know remittance limits, tax rules & disclosure norms
Updated On : 21 Aug 2026 | 4:29 PM IST

Multiple insurance policies? Here's how coverage, claims and payouts work

Multiple covers can fill gaps in your financial protection, but they do not always mean double payouts for the same loss.

Multiple insurance policies? Here's how coverage, claims and payouts work
Updated On : 21 Aug 2026 | 4:24 PM IST

SBI acquires 1.84 lakh sq ft building on Kharadi leasehold land for ₹414 cr

₹414 crore gets SBI a 1.84-lakh-sq-ft building outright, plus leasehold rights over the 8,581-sq-metre land beneath it.

SBI acquires 1.84 lakh sq ft building on Kharadi leasehold land for ₹414 cr
Updated On : 21 Aug 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Joint FCNR(B) accounts for NRIs: Eligibility, rules and tax benefits

NRIs can add eligible resident relatives to FCNR(B) accounts, but the 'Former or Survivor' rule and other conditions apply

Joint FCNR(B) accounts for NRIs: Eligibility, rules and tax benefits
Updated On : 21 Aug 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

FPIs chase India's consumption story, pull money from telecom and realty

Overall, the allocation trend points towards a clear shift in FPI preference towards consumption, automobiles, technology and healthcare sectors.

FPIs chase India's consumption story, pull money from telecom and realty
Updated On : 21 Aug 2026 | 10:37 AM IST

SBI basic savings account rules change from October 1: What changes

SBI will count AePS withdrawals in the four free monthly cash transactions, with Rs 15 plus GST charged on each withdrawal beyond the limit

SBI basic savings account rules change from October 1: What changes
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 7:18 PM IST