ETMarkets Smart Talk | Financialisation of savings could be India's biggest wealth creator over the next decade: Prashasta SethIn an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets for Smart Talk series, Seth explains why the steady shift from physical assets to financi...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Big age gap between children? Here’s what it means for your retirement, education planning, and family financesIndia’s falling total fertility rate, which currently stands at 1.9, below the replacement rate of 2.1, has ignited debates around smaller ...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
The company is losing money. So why is the boss still taking crores?Companies pay money to the people who run them, and these are often the same people who influence how much they should get. Does this numbe...
01 Aug, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
US investors rethink bonds' role as inflation reshapes portfoliosUS investors are reducing bond allocations and increasing inflation-sensitive assets. This shift aims to diversify portfolios against marke...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Rs 1,800 EPF vs 12% of basic pay: Choosing Rs 1,800 monthly contribution can increase your in-hand salary, but is it worth?Employees face a choice between higher immediate income and a larger retirement fund. Reducing EPF contributions increases take-home pay bu...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Can central government employees get 3% or 4% DA hike in July 2026? Latest AICPI data reveals thisLabour Bureau reading for DA hike: The latest AICPI-IW data for May 2026 indicates that central government employees are likely to receive ...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
NRI Talk | Rupee depreciation shouldn't deter NRIs; India still offers attractive dollar returns: Feroze AzeezNRIs are questioning India's investment appeal due to recent flat returns and rupee depreciation. However, experts emphasize India's strong...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIt is probably time to be bullish as an investor. But remember two things. One: Valuations are still not cheap. Two: Because it is over and...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Investors expecting 15-20% returns may be disappointed: Rajeev ThakkarInvestors should brace for lower nominal equity returns, as corporate profit growth moderates, according to PPFAS Mutual Fund's Rajeev Thak...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 24%When business updates start to come in or when some FMCG or auto companies indicate that things are not all good in the rural space, we may...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources sayIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has formed new secret groups in Iraq. These cells are carrying out drone attacks on Gulf nations like Kuwa...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Rs 1 lakh salary, Rs 20,000 savings: Is early retirement possible? 22-year-old starts retirement planning from day one of careerA 22-year-old who is about to start a job in Mumbai with a monthly salary of around Rs 1 lakh turned to Reddit for advice on retirement pla...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Is Rs 1 crore really enough for retirement? CA calls it a ‘retirement trap’?A Rs 1 crore retirement corpus is a 'trap', not a milestone, warns Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. With 6% inflation, its purchasing po...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Wall Street Week Ahead: Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexesInvestors are closely watching the Federal Reserve's first meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh amid concerns that interest rate hikes to co...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: Railway pensioners' body demands one rank one pension, inflation-linked pension revisionRetired railway employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to implement one rank one pension. They also demand a revision of basic pay and...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Social Security checks could increase in 2027 as new COLA forecast rises to 3.9% - here's how much retirees are expected to get next yearSocial Security benefits 2027 increase: Millions of Social Security recipients may receive larger monthly payments in 2027, with current in...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
What? Could your Social Security benefits be cut by $500 a month in 2032? Here's which states face the biggest losses from trust fund insolvencyFor millions of retirees, Social Security is more than a government benefit. It is a lifeline. New projections warn monthly checks could fa...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.46 AM IST