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What should retired people do during market downturns?

With proper planning and a balanced approach, Indian retirees can maintain their lifestyle and financial security even during challenging market conditions, expert says

Check out the best life insurance premium rates before tax filing season

Here are the best premium rates offered by various insurance companies for a life insurance plan

Declutter your home efficiently without resorting to the Marie Kondo way

One of the biggest issues in most households is storage. Here is a lowdown on some clever solutions to maximise space and minimise clutter in your house

New India Co-op Bank crisis: Higher returns come with greater risk

Many cooperative banks fall prey to political interference, unreliable accounting practices, loan evergreening, and frauds

Canada Express Entry: 646 foreigners invited to work & settle in a province

Since the start of 2025, IRCC has focused its Express Entry draws on either PNP or CEC candidates

Arbitrage funds beat bank FDs with higher returns amid market volatility

Amid continuous market volatility, arbitrage funds have surpassed public bank fixed deposits (FDs) in terms of one-year returns

UK skilled worker visa has interesting roles like canine beauticians & DJ

Between 2021 and March 2024, a total of 334 skilled worker visas were granted for occupations in animal care services, including roles like dog groomers, dog walkers and kennel assistants

Consumer protection: Flat sale to third party illegal if agreement valid

The State Commission found that termination of the agreement through a lawyer's notice was illegal; a registered agreement can only be annulled through another registered document

Purchasing term insurance: Choose a policy that balances coverage and price

CSR represents the percentage of claims settled by an insurer within a financial year

TDS to capital gains tax: What impact new tax Bill will have on NRIs

NRIs who earn Rs 15 lakh or more annually in India will be classified as residents for tax purposes

All the world's a stage: Here's how theatre can help you leave a mark on it

Theatre training can be a fulfilling experience, even for corporate trainers. Here's the lowdown on what theatre can do for you, and how to pursue it

Angel One MF launches two schemes tracking Nifty Total Market Index

Angel One Nifty Total Market ETF and Angel One Nifty Total Market Index Fund are open till February 21

SC ruling on lotteries brings regulatory certainty to businesses: Experts

For industry stakeholders, this decision removes ambiguity surrounding tax liabilities, allowing for more predictable financial planning and compliance, according to expert

Know how your property would be taxed under new Income Tax Bill 2025

In respect to a property or its part held as stock-in-trade and not let wholly or partly at any time during the tax year, the annual value shall be nil for two years from the end of the financial year

Debt MF outlook: Divide portfolio between long- and low-duration funds

The Indian economy requires rate cuts and a supportive monetary policy to sustain growth, which is slowing

Angel One Mutual Fund launches Angel One Nifty Total Market ETF; details

Angel One Mutual Fund has launched its Angel One Nifty Total Market ETF, an open-ended exchange-traded fund. Check the details here

Give retirees the choice of variable annuities to hedge against inflation

Truth be told, the government can also benefit from a successful variable PPP. If private-sector employees adopt it, government employees could follow

Health insurance for senior citizens is expensive: Here's what they must do

Those who find premiums unaffordable should go for a plan with deductibles

Key information about health insurance plans compiled in one table

Know about eligibility, key features, premium amount, benefits and discounts

Updated income-tax return: Ensure accuracy as revisions are not permitted

Only those with additional tax to pay can file an updated return