Can a 10% annual SIP step-up help turn Rs 26,000 monthly investment into Rs 1 crore?A 10% annual SIP step-up could boost a Rs 26,000 monthly investment towards Rs 1 crore in a decade, according to an expert. The analysis hi...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Your Rs 30 lakh salary may mean nothing if you ignore this one number, says CA Nitin KaushikA high salary doesn't guarantee wealth; your savings rate is the true indicator of financial success. CA Nitin Kaushik emphasizes that if e...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Balance sheet trick: Decoding another manipulation, and how to spot a bad apple in your portfolio before othersThere is one line in the accounts that most investors skip because it looks routine. But behind that line can sit disputed demands, old los...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
NRE vs NRO income tax rules: How these NRIs, OCIs can save up to Rs 20,500 on $10,000 FD investmentNRIs can significantly reduce tax on NRE deposits in India, as this income is tax-exempt. While NRO account interest is taxable in India, N...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Indian crypto traders are moving to futures. Here's where the math actually worksWazirX Futures brings direct INR access, the lowest fees in the domestic market, and built-in risk guardrails to a segment that has quietly...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Rs 25,000 monthly investment in 5-year RD: Check maturity in SBI, PNB, post office, HDFC Bank and other recurring depositsRecurring Deposits offer a safe way to build savings with fixed monthly investments. Investors can choose between banks and post offices fo...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
‘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...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
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...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
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...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
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...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
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...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM 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
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...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST