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Text message scams and mobile fraud are rising as cybercriminals adopt faster and more sophisticated digital fraud tactics
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Income Tax e-Pay Tax facility allows taxpayers to make direct tax payments online through multiple payment modes available on the e-Filing portal
Looking For A Job After Retirement? Check If The Government Has A Reemployment Portal
Many senior citizens retire at 60 because of the retirement age rule, and not because of their inability to perform the tasks. However, once retired, seeking a new job becomes difficult until one has some specific skill set which is in demand
The Nifty 500 is seeing faster earnings growth beyond the top 50 companies, suggesting that India's corporate growth story is no longer confined to a handful of blue-chip companies
NRE And FCNR Accounts: Which One You Should Choose
NRIs can invest in both NRE fixed deposits and FCNR(B) accounts, a foreign currency FD in India. But what should be the factors to evaluate which one is a better instrument to invest money?
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Health, term and comprehensive motor policies may cover innocent victims of protests or riots, but active participation in violence or unlawful conduct can lead to claim rejection
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Get Your House In Order
It’s important to check not just vaastu, title deeds and agreements, but also no-objection certificates on basic safety protocols. The recent fire incidents in some of the metros’ high-rises serve as a reminder
How Safe Are India’s High-Rises?
For homebuyers, skyscrapers and high-rises are symbols of security, amenities and a better quality of life. Yet every major fire incident exposes an uncomfortable reality: the infrastructure designed to protect residents often struggles to keep pace with the height and density of the buildings
Home Insurance: The Homeowner’s Safety Net Against Fire Hazards
People rarely think a fire will affect their building, until it does. With cases of fires rising, better to insure your home against unforeseen disaster
Hedge Against Rupee Volatility
The recent US-Iran peace agreement and measures by the government and RBI have helped contain rupee volatility, but uncertainty remains. Here is what it means for you and why your financial strategy should be above and beyond such movements
InvITs: Infrastructure Investments Simplified
InvITs are often viewed as equity investments that compound over time. But they are not equity or their substitute. Rather, they are a fixed-income alternative to generate cash flow
Have India’s Equity Investors Matured?
Some of India’s pandemic era equity investors have moved from chasing quick trading gains to embracing more disciplined, mutual fund-led wealth creation
Reits: Real Estate Equaliser
For decades, prime property wealth was reserved for those who could write big cheques. The Reits revolution is making real estate investment more accessible
Why You Should Review Your Insurance Cover at Every Life Stage
Each life event you cross merits a review of your term plan. Ensure that the sum assured covers your future income to support your family and liabilities
Pathologist’s Truth: Save Regularly, Find A Purpose
Retirement is a pivot and not the end, shows the life choices of Dr Kuldeep Singh, who started his second career three years after his retirement, at a medical college in Katra
The Dark Side Of Retirement
Retirement is not a destination. You have to plan through it. Building up a retirement corpus is just one aspect, but figuring out your life and how you plan to spend your time is the other
Why Instant Credit Can Lead To A Debt Cycle, Delay Wealth Creation
As young earners face rising living costs, instant digital loans and lifestyle spending create a silent debt cycle that can compromise and delay wealth milestones
Consistent Investing Can Build Wealth
Even with a limited salary, disciplined investing through SIPs, an emergency fund and responsible credit use can help you build long-term wealth.
The Key Is Retaining Buying Power In Your Retirement Years
Think you've missed the opportunity to invest in equities? Learn how to transition from fixed deposits to mutual funds, rebalance your portfolio and build long-term wealth without taking excessive risk.
What Is An Open Offer Buyback?
A share buyback allows a listed company to use its capital to buy its own outstanding shares from the secondary stock market. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) announced the reintroduction of open market share buyback on June 19, 2026. Now, listed companies will be able to undertake share buyback through the open market offer route from August 1, 2026. The reintroduction provides regular retail shareholders an additional avenue to sell their shares directly on stock exchanges during the active buyback period, thus enhancing transparent market prices.
Father’s Commitment to Securing A Child’s Future With SBI Life- Smart Platina Young Achiever
A father’s commitment to his child begins long before milestones are achieved and continues long after they are reached. It is reflected in countless everyday decisions- from encouraging a child’s ambitions to quietly ensuring they have the confidence and resources to pursue them.
How You Can Use SIP For Second Careers And Sabbaticals
Most people begin their working lives with a fairly clear plan. Study, find a job, grow in that role, and keep pushing up their career growth path. But somewhere along the way, priorities can change. Work can start to feel repetitive, interests evolve, or personal circumstances change.
How Business Cycle Funds Help Portfolios Adapt
Business cycle funds help investors adapt portfolios as sectors rotate, economies shift, and volatility rises.
Can Multi-Asset Funds Help You Stay The Course?
Multi-asset funds combine equities, debt, gold and alternatives to manage volatility and support long-term compounding.
Flexicap Funds For A Smarter Long-Term Equity Portfolio
Flexicap funds offer diversified equity exposure across market caps, reducing the need to time segments.
IDFC First Bank and IndusInd Bank revised FD rates during the week ending on July 25, 2026, offering a maximum of 7.75 per cent to senior citizens
