While pension statements reflect a snapshot of savings influenced by market fluctuations, long-term growth relies on disciplined investing, diversification, and understanding market risks. A pension statement may look like a simple snapshot of savings, but the figure it shows is…
Integrating life cover with market-linked investments through ULIPs provides young investors a flexible, goal-oriented approach to securing their financial future, with added benefits in tax and cost efficiency. Combining life insurance with a Unit Linked Insurance Plan can appeal to…
Preparing and organising insurance records in both physical and digital formats is essential for swift action during emergencies, ensuring households can claim and recover efficiently after disasters. Keeping insurance information ready for an emergency is less about filing and more…
Scammers are copying TikTok Shop’s appearance to create convincing fake storefronts, risking buyer fraud, identity theft, and malware infection. Experts warn consumers to stay vigilant when shopping through the platform. TikTok Shop is a genuine feature inside the TikTok app,…
Many business owners mistakenly treat commercial property loans like home mortgages, but a deeper understanding of their legal and financial distinctions can prevent costly mistakes. From personal guarantees to stricter oversight, knowing what sets commercial lending apart is crucial for…
A growing number of people are adopting joy-based budgeting, a method that balances financial goals with meaningful personal spending, making long-term money management more sustainable and emotionally fulfilling. Most people are taught to treat budgeting as a discipline of denial:…
Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 2025, set to take effect from April 2026, offers a new rebate mechanism for eligible resident individuals, transforming the way tax relief is applied without altering total income levels. Section 156 of the…
While the principle of living within your means remains unchanged, experts highlight practical steps and resources to help people adhere to basic budgeting advice and build financial resilience. The simplest budgeting advice is still the hardest to follow: spend less…
Mirae Asset Financial Services has launched an entirely digital loan against shares facility for CDSL demat account holders, reducing approval times from days to same-day processing and broadening access for retail investors in India. Mirae Asset Financial Services has expanded…
As inflation erodes cash value, households are shifting from traditional saving towards a blend of saving and investing to build financial resilience and safeguard purchasing power. For many households, the old habit of simply putting money aside is no longer…
Despite a sharp rise in farm credit across India over the past decade, the government reveals no record of repayments, highlighting a disconnect between lending and recovery, while massive corporate loan write-offs continue to dominate bank balance sheets. The Finance…
Despite easing deposit account returns, savers can secure attractive yields by locking into certificates of deposit, which continue to offer higher rates than traditional savings accounts, thanks to a fluctuating rate environment and ongoing competition among providers. Deposit account returns…
