Eligible for 75% EPF balance withdrawal and planning to do so? Think again and find out how much it will cost you to rebuild itNew EPF withdrawal rules offer greater flexibility for salaried employees. Experts caution against withdrawing retirement savings premature...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Retiring with an EMI? Here's when it can make sense and when it could derail your retirementRetiring debt-free is an ideal goal, but not always achievable or necessary. Experts suggest focusing on EMI affordability rather than comp...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
SC weighs release of TMC funds for daily expensesThe Supreme Court asked the Enforcement Directorate for a response on releasing funds. A limited amount from the TMC's frozen bank accounts...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.25 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
Best mutual fund SIP portfolios to invest in August 2026ETMutualFunds offers recommended mutual fund portfolios for investors seeking long-term goals. These portfolios cater to conservative, mode...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Warren Buffett ETF recommendation: The one fund he keeps pointing investors toward turned $10,000 into more than $40,000 in 10 yearsAce investor Warren Buffett's ETF recommendation continues to draw attention as his simple S&P 500 strategy shows how a $10,000 investment ...
02 Aug, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Pensionbazaar strengthens its corporate NPS platform to simplify retirement planningPensionbazaar has improved its Corporate National Pension System offering. This aims to make retirement planning more accessible and seamle...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Rs 20 lakh wedding, 500 guests and 48 hours later, nothing. Bengaluru CA warns against impressing relatives: ‘What are you actually buying?’A Bengaluru-based CA and former KPMG and Deloitte employee warned against spending Rs 20 lakh on lavish weddings to impress relatives. She ...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Swiggy Q1 losses narrow; Groww founders plan new fundHappy Friday! Swiggy lowered its losses in the April-June quarter as revenue rose. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
31 Jul, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
CA says Rs 8 crore won't make you financially free if you lack this one thingCA Nitin Kaushik says having Rs 8 crore in real estate and EPF does not guarantee financial freedom if you lack liquid cash. Sharing his vi...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
EPF vs mutual funds: Which is better for retirement? EPFO compares returns, tax, pension benefits and riskThe Employees Provident Fund offers retirement security and employer contributions. Mutual funds are voluntary investments with market-link...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Want to retire rich and fund your child's education? Start early, says portfolio doctorNot many investors know whether they have invested in the right funds and if their fund portfolio is on track. The Portfolio Doctor assesse...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
EPF calculator: How much PF corpus can you generate with Rs 25,000 basic pay and 30 years of service?An Employees Provident Fund subscriber could accumulate over Rs 1.12 crore in 30 years. This significant corpus is projected with a Rs 25,0...
25 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Retirement planning at 50: How a Rs 1.3 crore bond portfolio can generate nearly Rs 1 lakh a monthFinancial experts say retirement planning should focus on purpose-driven portfolios rather than arbitrary corpus targets. A balanced mix of...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Where to invest Rs 10 lakh for maximum advantage: equity, a hybrid instrument or debt?Financial planning: Investing ten lakh rupees requires aligning financial goals with suitable timeframes. Short-term goals necessitate cons...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Will a Rs 42,500 monthly SIP with a 10% annual step-up help you retire early?A 35-year-old investor from Hyderabad, aiming to retire in the next 10 years, sought expert advice on whether his Rs 42,500 monthly SIP por...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
GPF interest rate for government employees: Has Finance Ministry changed GPF rate from 7.1% for July-September 2026 quarter?The Ministry of Finance has announced the GPF interest rate for the upcoming quarter. General Provident Fund and similar government funds w...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.14 AM IST