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
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
From reducing stock, MF holdings to evaluating your assets: Use this 8-point checklist to simplify finances after retirementYou may not need a long list of investments. Close bank and investment accounts that you no longer need. Reduce your stock and mutual fund ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Daughter becomes co-owner of family property via oral arrangement; she files tenant eviction case and wins in Supreme CourtA daughter, a co-owner of family property through an oral arrangement, has won a tenant eviction case in the Supreme Court. The court ruled...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Elon Musk Net Worth: From $788,800,000,000 today to a possible $1,000,000,000,000 after SpaceX IPO— How much would each of his 14 children get?Elon Musk Net Worth June 2026: According to Forbes, Elon Musk’s fortune stood at approximately $788.8 billion on June 8, 2026. Some project...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
$35 million Newport beach mansion, near-zero declared income: How California techie supplied US equipment to Iran for over a decadeA dual Iranian-American tech executive, Jamshid Ghomi, was arrested at his $35 million mansion for allegedly running an illegal export oper...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Bengaluru property owners alert! Can you get mutation done without a Khata? Here’s what the law saysBengaluru property owners can face challenges with mutation without an existing Khata. While legally possible with valid title documents, t...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus? Expert explains how to generate Rs 2 lakh monthly incomeAn investor planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus seeks expert advice on generating Rs 2 lakh monthly income. The exp...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Selling property in England after the owner's death? Legal heirs may need Probate of Will or Letters of Administration firstLegal heirs in England and Wales require a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration to sell property and manage a deceased person's es...
30 May, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
Inherited property via Will? Do you need mutation in your name - here’s what law saysInheriting property via Will? While mutation records update who pays taxes, they don't transfer ownership. Courts permit mutation for heirs...
27 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Do I need to convert my leasehold DDA flat to freehold to sell it?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I have a DDA flat since 2008, which is leasehold. I now want to sell it. Is it mandatory to convert it to freehol...
26 May, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Claiming your inheritance by executing a Will: What legal heirs must know about nominees, probate and asset transfersExecuting a Will in India is often more complex than believed, involving numerous institutions and documentation hurdles. Nominees do not a...
23 May, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
No new Khata for revenue land acquired through partition deed in Bengaluru? Expert explains the available optionsBengaluru property owners face a new hurdle. The city's e-Khata portal does not allow new Khata creation for revenue land acquired through ...
21 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Have assets in the USA or UK? Why an Indian Will alone may not protect your heirsIndian families with assets in the USA and UK need robust succession plans. A single Indian Will may not suffice for overseas properties. E...
19 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Now homeowners can file online complaint against builders for illegal transfer charges in Uttar Pradesh; Step-by-step guide on how to do itHomeowners in Uttar Pradesh can now file online complaints against builders for illegal transfer charges. UP-RERA has activated a new mecha...
09 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Will registration at Rs 100 in Maharashtra: Why homeowners in cooperative societies, senior citizens should not delay estate planningA Will has always been optionally registrable under Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908, and registration is not mandatory for validit...
08 May, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Is mutation of property sufficient to ensure smooth transfer to my son after my death?Our panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect of personal finance. If you have a query, mail it to us right away. Is mut...
24 Oct, 2025, 04.11 PM IST