No health insurance but a personal medical fund: How good is this idea?As medical treatment costs soar, should you rely solely on health insurance or build your own personal medical fund? This article explores ...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
NPS investment in startups: AINPSEF writes to PM Modi seeking probe and asks for dissolution of NPS TrustManjeet Singh Patel has alleged serious financial irregularities concerning the National Pension System Trust. He has requested a high-leve...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
NPS Charges: ₹20,000 a year on ₹1 crore corpus; What subscribers should know before investing through PoPThinking about joining the National Pension System (NPS)? The choice you make between accessing e-NPS or utilizing a Point of Presence (PoP...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
The Two-Portfolio Household: Why Couples in Their 40s Should Stop Treating Every Rupee the SameWith ₹1.5 crore in their investment corpus, Ajay and Supriya Pandey face a crucial management decision. They intend to craft a dual-portfol...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
VRS offer in hand? Check these tax rules before you accept the packageContemplating a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS)? Prior to making your decision, it’s crucial to analyze the overall financial implication...
13 Oct, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Equity today, debt tomorrow: How Mirae Asset’s Life Cycle Fund 2056 plans your retirementMirae Asset Life Cycle Fund 2056 seeks to address gap through an automatic 30-year glide path that gradually shifts the portfolio from equi...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Explained: How mutual fund SIPs harness the power of compounding to build wealthCompounding can help mutual fund investors build long-term wealth by generating returns on accumulated gains. Through regular SIP investmen...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
EPF wage ceiling hike: How it impacts employee & employer's contributions to EPF, EPS and take-home payWhile the higher ceiling does have an impact on immediate net cash take-home of the employee due to increased contribution, it will certain...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Higher EPF wage ceiling expands social security for millions; but EPS legacy issues need to be fixedThe recent adjustment to the Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling significantly widens eligibility for benefits, raising the contribution...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
From Rs 5 lakh to Rs 100 crore wealth ladder: CA shares what each wealth milestone can buy youCA Nitin Kaushik’s wealth ladder shows how different financial milestones can offer different forms of freedom. He says Rs 5 lakh provides ...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Retiring with Rs 1 crore corpus: Will it be sufficient to get Rs 70,000 monthly for 25 years?A retirement fund of Rs 1 crore can serve as a vital asset, but navigating withdrawal rates is imperative for longevity. Financial advisors...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
Rs 1.68 crore investments, Rs 89,000 monthly MF SIP. Can this 40-year-old investor retire at 50?A 40-year-old investor based in Pune is on a mission to retire by age 50 while providing for her two children’s education. With savings of ...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
New bounce in EPFO trampoline: How the wage ceiling revision will change thingsSocial security, like a trampoline, not only catches you but also enables you to bounce back. The system's core is to provide workers with ...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: AIDEF demands Rs 69,000 minimum pay, 3.83 fitment factor and 11-year commutation period8th Pay Commission news: AIDEF has put forth demands regarding family units and pay calculations for the 8th Pay Commission. They request a...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
UPS for Railway employees: Assured pension, VRS and one-time switch to NPS explainedThe Ministry of Railways has announced the Unified Pension Scheme rules for employees covered under the National Pension System. Employees ...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
EPF retirement corpus calculator: Rs 1,800 vs Rs 3,000 monthly contribution — how much more EPF corpus you may build in 30 years?The recent announcement to elevate the EPF wage ceiling represents a significant advantage for employees. By contributing more each month, ...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
70% think Rs 1 crore is enough for retirement; can it meet your retirement goal?Is Rs 1 crore enough for retirement? A new study reveals declining confidence among urban Indians, with many accumulating only 28% of their...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.23 PM IST