Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in July 2026Mutual fund advisors anticipate 2026 will be a significant year for hybrid funds. Conservative hybrid schemes offer a balanced approach for...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.26 AM 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
New tax regime: Save up to Rs 65,500 in tax through your employer's NPS contribution; here's how to claim itSection 80CCD(2) provides a tax deduction for employer contributions to NPS. This benefit remains available under the new tax regime for sa...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
America's 'mass affluence' is bigger than you thinkThe U.S. economy is increasingly defined by a K-shaped recovery, but the affluent group driving growth is far larger than a small elite. Ac...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Australian investment bank Macquarie names Greg Ward as next CEOMacquarie Group has appointed Greg Ward as its new chief executive officer. He will replace Shemara Wikramanayake, who is retiring from the...
23 Jul, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
How ULIP plans can help you with legacy planningLegacy planning helps Indian families transfer wealth smoothly across generations. Unit Linked Insurance Plans offer life cover and market-...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
No SSI payment in August 2026? Here's why millions of Americans won't receive a Social Security check next month—an important reason every recipient should knowMillions of SSI recipients are searching for answers about the August 2026 SSI payment schedule after learning there will be no regular SSI...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Most people don't fail to build wealth because they earn less, says CA. Here's what holds them backCA Nitin Kaushik says most people fail to build wealth not because they earn less, but because they rely on motivation instead of systems. ...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Techie, who once paid Rs 1 crore tax, breaks down on X after lay off: ‘Thank you…’A tech professional recently took to X to lament the country’s pitiable social security system. He said that even though, once he paid Rs 1...
20 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Employee wrongly reported Rs 65.21 lakh VRS payout in ITR, lost tax relief; ITAT Pune rules the amount is not taxable and grants him reliefEmployee got Rs 65.21 lakh as VRS after company shut plant, but wrong ITR reporting led to tax dispute; ITAT Pune rules in his favour and g...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Planning retirement & child's education through mutual funds? Expert explains SWP, taxation, portfolio rebalancingAn investor seeks expert guidance for his daughter's education and retirement goals. A financial planner suggests a diversified portfolio a...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
ITR 2026: Common income tax return filing mistakes that cost employees lakhsA careful, timely, and well-documented filing approach can help employees avoid notices, interest, penalties, and refund delays while ensur...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
American woman, 66, had just $10,000 saved for retirement. Dave Ramsey said, 'You'll be okay', then shared 3 tips to turn things aroundA 66-year-old woman with minimal retirement savings sought advice from Dave Ramsey. Ramsey outlined a disciplined plan to help her build a ...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Digit Life Insurance enters India’s retirement solutions marketGo Digit Life Insurance has entered India's retirement solutions segment. The insurer is betting on growing demand for pension and annuity ...
15 Jul, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ogden Nash: 'If you don't want to work, you have to...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on ultimate paradox, financial independence and modern work cultureQuote of the day by Ogden Nash reminds people that financial freedom often begins with consistent effort. The famous line explains the para...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.39 AM IST
I want Rs 1 lakh/month from my Rs 1.15 crore PF and gratuity corpus; how should I invest?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I will retire in four years. I have Rs 95 lakh in Provident Fund savings and expect Rs 20 lakh as gratuity. I hav...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
The Rs 7.50 lakh myth: Why employer's NPS contribution must be included in salary for claiming deduction under Section 80CCD(2)As the due date for filing ITRs for AY 2026-27 approaches, many salaried taxpayers are finding that the ITR utility does not allow deductio...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST