₹50 lakh to ₹1.4 crore: How extending your PPF can add lakhs to your corpus and who should do itPPF maturity presents a choice: withdraw or extend for continued tax-free compounding. While government backing and tax benefits remain att...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
'Living his dream': Bangalore remote worker earns Rs 4.5 lakh post-tax + Rs 1 lakh from freelance, hits gym off-peak and travels freely on US jobA Bengaluru professional is reportedly earning ₹4.5 lakh monthly post-tax from a US remote job, supplemented by ₹1 lakh from freelance work...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
'Khabardar, kabhi bhi mat karna': Veteran investor Shankar Sharma says stock market isn't for common people, returns don't even beat FDVeteran investor Shankar Sharma advises retail investors to avoid equities, arguing that markets are for professionals and that taxes and v...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
India eyes major bond index entry as tax exemptions sweeten appealIndia is set to reapply for inclusion in major global bond indices. This follows significant tax exemptions for foreign investors on capita...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
New NPS withdrawal plan: Retirement Income Scheme offers an orderly exit, but no return guaranteeThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) under NPS, allowing retiree...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Q4 earnings roundup: Raymond Realty, MCX among 19 companies that delivered 100%+ growth in sales and PATA select group of 19 large-cap BSE-listed companies achieved triple-digit growth in both profit and revenue during Q4FY26, indicating stron...
28 May, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Why Indian investors are looking at space economy ETFs ahead of SpaceX IPO: Subho Moulik of Appreciate decodesIndian investors are eyeing the global space economy ahead of the SpaceX IPO. With no pure-play listed space companies in India, global ETF...
26 May, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
How can you make Rs 1 crore retirement corpus from PPF investment?The PPF maturity period is 15 years, after which, you can continue your PPF account with or without contributions. PPF provides a 7.1% inte...
13 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
The true cost of PMS returns: Disclosing the hidden gap between headline numbers and real investor gainsFrom glossy returns to tax drag, what an equity PMS earns investors often trails what is advertised.
11 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Can Rs 10 lakh in post office FD and Rs 10,000/month in RD build Rs 1 crore retirement corpus in 20 years?Interest rates may vary. If we talk about the post office, it offers a 6.7% interest rate on its RD, while its rate for the 5-year FD is 7....
09 May, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Stop overpaying taxes: SSA rules explained — hidden ways to saveMany people think Social Security Administration income is always tax-free, but that is not true. Taxes depend on your total income and rul...
04 May, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Max Social Security 2026: See the biggest checks from 62 to 70, and who wins mostSocial Security maximum benefit 2026 has surged to a record $5,181 per month at age 70. That number sets the benchmark. But most retirees w...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
Amazon techie checks April payslip, sees TDS bigger than father's salary: 'Daylight robbery at this point...'An Amazon employee went viral on Grapevine after sharing their shock over a heavily taxed April payslip, revealing frustration at seeing a ...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
FDs or debt funds: Where should you park surplus money in a high interest rate phase?Investors are reassessing investment choices due to rising fixed deposit rates and market fluctuations. Experts advise maintaining a long-t...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
GST Council should consider lowering tax on household insecticides to 5 pc: EY-HICA reportA new report recommends lowering the Goods and Services Tax on household insecticides. The current 18 percent rate could be reduced to 5 pe...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Big win for workers! New income law could mean $3,139 extra — here’s who benefits mostSouth Carolina new income tax law brings lower tax rates from 2026. The plan reduces tax brackets and slowly cuts income tax toward zero. M...
18 Apr, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Should you pay taxes now or save big later? Roth conversion explainedMany retirees are thinking about Roth conversion to save tax in the future. It can give tax-free income later but may increase tax today. T...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.52 AM IST