NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
The ‘Inevitables’: Warren Buffett's framework for finding companies that will dominate for decadesWarren Buffett divided the investment universe into Inevitables, Highly Probables, and Impostors. The Inevitables are companies whose domin...
21 May, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Using Zubeen Garg's death during polls backfired on Cong-led oppn: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that opposition parties' attempts to politicize the death of singer Zubeen Garg proved un...
20 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceChinese proverb of the day shares a timeless message about happiness and kindness. The saying explains how short pleasures fade but helping...
15 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Most married couples are leaving Social Security money on the table — here's how to claim it allSocial Security benefits for married couples are becoming one of America’s biggest retirement conversations in 2026. The average dual-incom...
14 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 27%In the coming quarters, two things will impact earnings: High crude oil prices and a weak rupee. A rising dollar puts pressure on the margi...
09 May, 2026, 05.23 AM IST
Wars, recessions, political crises, market crashes. Warren Buffett’s advice on each of themWarren Buffett made a prediction in the mid-1990s he knew would come true: Berkshire Hathaway's future returns would fall short compared to...
07 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
8th Pay Commission Pune meeting update: Rs 65,000 as minimum pay, fitment factor of 3.8; what Maharashtra pension body demands from 8th CPC8th Pay Commission: Maharashtra Old Pension Organization representatives met with the 8th Pay Commission in Pune, advocating for a Rs 65,00...
06 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Choosing the right NPS annuity: Why expenses, behaviour, and risk tolerance matter for retirement incomeThe National Pension System's exit rule eased, allowing more flexibility with annuity purchases. Retirees must carefully decide how much to...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Experts say these 3 reasons make annuities a smart way to boost Social Security incomeAnnuities for Social Security can help people get extra income in retirement. They provide guaranteed money for life, flexible payment opti...
20 Dec, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
Is a market-linked pension plan right for you? Vivek Jain explainsVivek Jain, Head of Investments, Policybazaar.com says that in retirement planning, it's vital to consider both market-linked and guarantee...
28 Jun, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
LIC Jeevan Utsav: New life insurance plan launched with lifetime guaranteed returnsLIC Jeevan Utsav offers life insurance coverage for the duration of the policy holder's life is a plus point. The LIC Jeevan Utsav is a non...
07 Dec, 2023, 12.12 PM IST
Can I open second Senior Citizens Savings Account with my wife as first applicant?An individual can open multiple Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) accounts either individually or as a joint investor.
18 Jan, 2021, 12.16 PM IST
Bajaj Allianz’s new pension guarantee plan extends pension benefits to spouseApart from providing a guaranteed income for one’s lifetime, this immediate annuity plan has the options to extend annuity (pension) to the...
08 May, 2014, 02.33 PM IST
- LIC's Jeevan Akshay-VI: Steady income, but returns not so attractive
Individuals with no annuity (pension) benefit in retired life can look at purchasing immediate annuity product. LIC’s Jeevan Akshay-VI is a...
20 Jul, 2010, 02.34 AM IST
- 2 Globe unions reach agreement with NY Times Co.
Two unions representing some Boston Globe workers said they had reached agreements on concessions with management, but negotiations with th...
04 May, 2009, 06.40 PM IST
- ICICI Prudential Life aims at providing security in volatile markets
Amidst continued uncertainty, ICICI Prudential Life is proactively informing consumers on the benefits of investing in the markets, during ...
24 Dec, 2008, 05.23 PM IST