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‘Rs 70,000 Salary, Rs 15.5 lakh debt, no savings, no property and a dependent mother’: Woman’s viral post on loan burden sparks financial adviceA 31-year-old woman's plea for financial help on Reddit highlighted the struggles of being the sole earner supporting her mother on a ₹70,0...
SBI revises FCNR(B) interest rates up to 5.75%: NRIs, OCIs & POIs can earn more on these depositsFCNR(B) interest rates: The Reserve Bank of India's announcement to bear hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits has prompted SBI to revise its ...
5 small savings schemes offering up to 8.2% interest rate in 2026: SCSS, PPF, NSC and moreSmall savings schemes, popular for conservative investors, will retain their interest rates for the April-June 2026 quarter, offering retur...
PPF, SCSS and NSC have outperformed equity in last 2 years, but should you write off equities?Small savings schemes vs Nifty indices: While equities have shown muted returns recently, small savings schemes have offered stable returns...
GIFT City investment: Here’s how resident Indians can invest in global stocks, ETFs, and mutual fundsIndian investors can now access global stocks, mutual funds, and bonds through GIFT City, India's first smart city and International Financ...
₹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...
How a simple home loan EMI calculation before you apply can reduce your interest burdenA home loan EMI calculator is an invaluable tool for financial planning, allowing users to estimate monthly repayments, total interest, and...
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in June 2026Taxpayers can save income tax up to Rs 1.5 lakh annually by investing in Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS). These tax-saving mutual fund...
Startup investing in India: Why angel investing is high-risk, illiquid, and suitable only for patient investors with diversified portfoliosIndian startup investing, once fueled by easy money, now demands caution due to market volatility and inherent risks. While success stories...
Rs 20,000 monthly income from SCSS: How senior citizens can earn regular interest income for at least 5 yearsThe Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers a stable 8.2% annual interest rate, ideal for retirees seeking predictable income. To earn...
Withdrawn your entire EPF balance after a job switch? You may still need to transfer service history to protect your pension under EPS 95Many salaried employees forget to transfer their Employees' Pension Scheme EPS service history when switching jobs. This is crucial even if...
Rs 1 lakh investment in NSC: What will be maturity value after 5 years?National Savings Certificate provides a secure investment option. With a 7.7% interest rate, a Rs 1 lakh investment grows to over Rs 1.44 l...
Wealth wisdom of the day: ‘It's not how much money you make, but...’ – ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ fame Robert Kiyosaki on assets that work for youWealth wisdom of the day: Working for money is not the key to wealth; it should be the other way around, is what Robert Kiyosaki suggests -...
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...
Bigger paycheck, but same financial anxiety? CA explains the 'comfortable poverty' trapHigh earners often face 'comfortable poverty' despite salary hikes, as lifestyle inflation erodes financial security. Chartered accountant ...
401(k) balances drop 4% in 2026: How do your retirement savings compare with Fidelity data?A 4% decline in average 401(k) balances during early 2026 has put retirement savings and financial planning back in focus. Market volatilit...
Post Office MIS vs mutual funds: Which is better for income-seeking investors?Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) offers predictable, government-backed monthly income, attracting retirees and conservative invest...
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...
How to regain funds & frolic: India’s capex push needs savings, competitiveness and global capital flows to alignAsia is experiencing an industrial boom. India can benefit by increasing manufacturing and attracting investment. This will create jobs and...
Rs 1.54 crore retirement corpus from PPF investment: How starting PPF investment at 30 can help you build large fundInvesting Rs 1.5 lakh annually in a Public Provident Fund from age 30 can build a tax-free retirement corpus of Rs 1.54 crore by age 60. Th...