Biggest wealth destroyer is not poor performance, but constant search for better returns, says Radhika GuptaEdelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta warns that constantly chasing higher-performing investments can undermine wealth creation. Investor...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Will you pay lower income tax on mutual fund capital gains after retirement? Know 7 ways to reduce your tax burdenRetirement doesn't mean tax-free mutual fund income. Understand how capital gains, IDCW payouts, and SWPs are taxed. Discover strategies li...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
This 58-year-old invests Rs 50,000 in 8 mutual funds. Expert flags portfolio imbalance, suggests rejigA financial expert examined the mutual fund portfolio of a 58-year-old investor and detected several imbalances. With a concentration in mi...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Rs 26 lakh salary, Rs 27,000 rent and Rs 24.5 lakh savings: Bengaluru woman is afraid to buy a house. Why?A Bengaluru woman earning Rs 26 lakh annually is considering whether to buy a home or continue renting for Rs 27,000 a month. Amit Arora sh...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Gig-worker levy: Turnover-linked formula seen as more proportionate than transaction-based levy, say AnalystsIndia’s proposed social-security contribution model for gig workers could have vastly different effects across platforms. Analysts say a pa...
06 Sep, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
6 months of salary for emergency fund: Bengaluru CA lists 6 investments every woman should make for a secure financial futureBengaluru CA Meenal Goel emphasizes the importance of financial security for women by outlining 6 essential investment strategies. Establis...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Can you stop NPS contributions for a few years? Know the impact before you take a breakExperiencing a financial setback? Halting NPS contributions may appear to be the only option, but have you considered the long-term consequ...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
They earn Rs 4 lakh per month, have a Rs 4 crore home, yet can’t have kids. Investment expert reveals why: ‘The house won’t survive…’Being a couple with high-flying jobs and enviable networth doesnt mean all of your dreams come true. Taking to LinkedIn, one investment adv...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
International funds outperform domestic peers as subscriptions resume. Should investors increase global allocation?International mutual funds have outperformed domestic peers across multiple time horizons, prompting investors to reassess overseas allocat...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Invest Rs 10,000 a month at 25, and it could become crores by 65: CA explains the power of starting earlyCA Nitin Kaushik says your 20s may not be when you have the most money, but they are when you have the most time. He shared that a 25-year-...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Why your first Rs 25 lakh investment is a major wealth-creation milestoneReaching the Rs 25 lakh milestone signifies a transformative moment in wealth creation for young investors. It indicates that accumulated c...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Lifecycle funds: Should you invest in target-date funds for your financial goals? Know the benefits, risks and limitationsGoal-based investing is not a new concept. Mapping investments to specific goals gives your outlay a defined purpose, helps you stay commit...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Rs 11 crore corpus at 36, yet they are scared to quit their jobs: Bengaluru couple faces the biggest FIRE dilemmaA Bengaluru couple, both 36, has built a Rs 11 crore liquid corpus after starting their careers in 2009 with a combined Rs 1.9 LPA salary. ...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
EPF calculator: Basic pay Rs 50,000? In how many years can you build Rs 2.23 crore retirement corpus?The Employees Provident Fund serves as a robust mechanism for building long-term savings through consistent contributions and the magic of ...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
How can fixed deposits help manage short-term and long-term financial goals?Fixed deposits provide a reliable mechanism for achieving your financial objectives, combining predictable returns with versatile tenures. ...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
EPFO rules for NRIs’ EPF withdrawal: Do NRIs need to wait till 58 years of age to withdraw their employees’ provident fund retirement corpus?Non-resident Indians have the opportunity to access their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) corpus upon their departure from India. Those who ...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Chennai couple got laid off from job. They have Rs 1.7 cr, no home loan and Rs 9 lakh annual expenses. But there’s one big riskA Chennai couple was laid off after building a Rs 1.7 crore financial corpus and paying off their home. According to Gurgaon-based financia...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.10 AM IST