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
Explained: 5 reasons why skipping SIPs may affect your long-term wealth creationRegular SIP investing helps investors benefit from compounding, rupee-cost averaging and financial discipline. While missing one instalment...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
EPF vs stock market: EPFO reveals 6 reasons why EPF offers greater retirement securityThe Employees Provident Fund (EPF) presents a government-backed savings scheme, ensuring consistent interest rates with mandatory contribut...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Rs 4.5 crore retirement corpus: Can you get Rs 4 lakh monthly income without losing your corpus?For retirees looking to maximise their post-tax earnings, allocating a Rs 4.5 cr corpus into mutual funds is a viable option. Utilising a b...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Rs 30,000 monthly SIP across 10 funds. Why this investor’s mutual fund portfolio may need a resetA 36-year-old investor's Rs 30,000 monthly SIP portfolio requires adjustments for financial goals. The expert highlights an inadequate reti...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
No UPS pension for retirees of this state government; employee body writes to Nirmala Sitharaman, seeks interventionRetired employees and teachers from the Delhi government are anxiously waiting for their pensions under the Unified Pension Scheme. The All...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
DINK couple builds nearly Rs 12 crore wealth by 38, asks ‘how much is enough?’; plans to retire in three yearsA Pune-based DINK couple, both aged 38, has built a combined net worth of around Rs 11.5 crore through real estate, Indian and US investmen...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Women may be better investors than men. So why do they retire with less wealth? CA Nitin Kaushik explainsCA Nitin Kaushik highlighted the paradox that women may invest more wisely than men yet retire with less wealth. He attributed this to lowe...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
38-year-old Pune couple has Rs 11.5 crore, no children and Rs 22 lakh annual expenses. Now they’re asking, ‘How much is enough?’A 38-year-old Pune DINK couple has built a net worth of Rs 11.5 crore, including real estate, Indian and US investments, and savings. With ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Income tax for senior citizens: No salary after retirement? These 7 incomes can still attract tax; know what is exemptRetirement is not synonymous with tax freedom. Your pensions, interest income, rental earnings, and capital gains may still incur taxes. It...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Have over Rs 1 crore cash to invest? Expert suggests portfolio for retirement, children’s goalsAn investment advisor recommends a tailored strategy for a surplus of Rs 1.31 crore, focusing on balancing risk and stability for retiremen...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Can you build a ₹5 crore retirement corpus on a ₹15 lakh salary with EPF alone?Can EPF contributions secure a comfortable retirement for those with higher salaries. With an annual income of ₹15 lakh, one can potentiall...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
NPS choices for NRIs explained: Can NRIs invest in Tier II NPS accounts? Check rules and investment optionsFor Non-Resident Indians, establishing a retirement corpus back home is simplified with the National Pension System. NRIs can open a Tier-I...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
No proposal under consideration for restoration of Old Pension Scheme: MoS for Finance Pankaj ChaudharyThe government has no plans to restore the Old Pension Scheme due to its fiscal unsustainability. Several state governments have requested ...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
FIRE isn't the finish line: Escape from 9-5 with early retirement is fine but finding purpose after financial freedom is crucialVamsi Ayyagari and Gajendra Sharma are among professionals who are leaving corporate jobs to follow their entrepreneurial dreams. They focu...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
NPS for NRIs: Who can invest, tax benefits, eligibility, withdrawal rules explainedNon-Resident Indians have the opportunity to secure their retirement through investment in the National Pension System (NPS). This program ...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM 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