New NPS withdrawal plan: Retirement Income Scheme offers an orderly exit, but no return guaranteeThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) under NPS, allowing retiree...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
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
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Why Americans are more afraid of running out of money than death: Retirement confidence hits new low, reports sayAmericans are feeling more worried about retirement and money safety. Inflation, rising costs, and market ups and downs are causing fear. M...
06 May, 2026, 01.52 AM 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
Smartworks bets on structural shift as managed offices become mainstreamIndia's managed office sector is entering a period of strong growth. Smartworks, a leading platform, is expanding rapidly with large campus...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Home equity often ignored in retirement planning, but it could boost income and savingsMany retirees have most of their wealth in their homes. Experts say this housing value is often ignored in retirement planning. Using home ...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.11 AM IST
Lifetime retirement income with 40% equity exposure, variable annuity options under this pension plan: Check detailsThis pension plan offers guaranteed lifetime income combined with market-linked growth potential through up to 40% equity exposure. It also...
05 Mar, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
NPS exit rules explained: 5 situations when non-govt subscribers can withdraw 80% lump sumNPS reforms now allow non-government subscribers to withdraw up to 80% of their corpus under various conditions, a significant increase fro...
25 Dec, 2025, 09.35 AM IST
Is Social Security your only guaranteed retirement income? The answer may surprise youSocial Security remains the backbone of guaranteed retirement income, but it is not the only option. Claiming age sharply changes lifetime ...
23 Dec, 2025, 11.42 PM 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
LIC’s Smart Pension Plan: Key features, eligibility, annuity options, death benefits and moreLIC has introduced the Smart Pension Plan, offering flexible annuity options and secure income streams for retirees. The plan is designed f...
19 Feb, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
Shriram Life empanelled as annuity service provider for PFRDA pension schemeThe life insurer said its empanelment as an annuity service provider by the pension fund regulator will help garner more NPS subscribers un...
16 Nov, 2022, 09.23 PM IST
Deferred payout from insurance plans is tax free: Should you invest in these plans?Though deferred insurance payout plans are tax-free, investors should consider several other factors before investing in them.
15 Apr, 2019, 06.30 AM IST
HDFC Life Pension Guaranteed Plan: Should you lock into annuity rates now?New scheme offers guaranteed rates on deferred annuity plan at time of purchase.
19 Feb, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
Budget 2016: Service tax on single premium annuity plan cutCalled the Immediate Annuity plans in the insurance industry, Budget 2016 proposes to reduce service tax burden on single premium annuity p...
29 Feb, 2016, 03.42 PM IST
- LIC-UP Govt tie up on annuity payment for land acquisition
For uninterrupted payment to farmers against land acquisition the UP government on Monday decided to adopt the Group Flexible Income Plan o...
11 Jul, 2011, 09.11 PM IST