New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
‘Rs 70,000 Salary, Rs 15.5 lakh debt, no savings, no property and a dependent mother’: Woman’s viral post on loan burden sparks financial adviceA 31-year-old woman's plea for financial help on Reddit highlighted the struggles of being the sole earner supporting her mother on a ₹70,0...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
AI is making blue collar workers like electricians, mechanics richer than office workersArtificial intelligence is creating new, lucrative roles for skilled tradespeople in India, with demand for electricians, HVAC technicians,...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Several Stanford students stage walk-out as Google CEO Sundar Pichai begins speechPro-Palestinian students at Stanford University staged a walkout during Google CEO Sundar Pichai's commencement address. Protesters condemn...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Bengaluru man reveals why he decided to walk away from corporate world: ‘I don’t want to spend the next decade…’A graphic designer, lacking a degree and passion for his work, left his corporate job after being laid off. Despite financial struggles, he...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Rs 1.50 lakh/month income from Rs 1.5 crore corpus? Easy retirement strategies explainedRetiring with Rs 1.5 cr can provide a monthly income, but the amount depends on risk appetite and investment returns. Experts suggest withd...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Six-figure salary, MNC job but still driving taxi: Bengaluru techie left surprised after realising who is driver wasA Bengaluru software engineer was surprised to discover that his Rapido bike taxi rider was also a software developer working at a multinat...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
'Income Rs 1.7 lakh per month, savings just Rs 2,250': Couple say they are living paycheck to paycheck, mentally exhaustedA young Indian couple earning a combined ₹1.7 lakh monthly faces financial strain. High loan EMIs, including a ₹70,000 personal loan, leave...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Markets are best played by optimists, says Samir Arora on India's investment outlookHelios Capital founder Samir Arora believes investor pessimism toward India is driven more by a “negative halo effect” than weakening funda...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta on how to build a Rs 100 crore portfolio in 10-11% return worldRadhika Gupta of Edelweiss MF suggests building a Rs 100 crore corpus is achievable through long-term investing, compounding, and disciplin...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Wealth wisdom of the day: ‘It's not how much money you make, but...’ – ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ fame Robert Kiyosaki on assets that work for youWealth wisdom of the day: Working for money is not the key to wealth; it should be the other way around, is what Robert Kiyosaki suggests -...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Bengaluru techie earns Rs 1.7 lakh a month but still wants to sublet a room in his new home: 'Part of me feels trapped'A Bengaluru tech professional is experiencing significant financial stress after purchasing his first home. Despite a good salary, the home...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Bengaluru techie, earning Rs 24 LPA, reveals how her parents ruined all of her savings: ‘Living paycheck to paycheck…’A Bengaluru professional earning Rs 2 lakh monthly felt helpless after her parents, burdened by debt, pressured her into buying a house. No...
31 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
US-Iran conflict adds fresh strain to Pakistan's fragile economyPakistan faces a growing inflation crisis. Tensions between the United States and Iran are driving up fuel prices. This is making daily lif...
31 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Paying home loan for 30 years? CA explains the hidden trap behind the home loans and the only way to beat itHomebuyers often overlook the true cost of 30-year home loans. Early EMIs primarily pay interest, not principal. Chartered Accountant Nitin...
29 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
‘Middle class fears EMI. Marwaris fear idle capital’: Check the wealth habits of Marwaris, one of the richest communities of IndiaMarwari families build lasting wealth not by earning more, but by operating like a coordinated private equity fund. They prioritize ownersh...
25 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST