Platform workers across India can now begin saving for retirement with as little as Rs 99 through a more flexible National Pension System, marking a significant shift in pension access for informal workers. Platform workers linked to Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit,…
Max Rhodes suggests households can build financial resilience by adopting principles from Jamie Dimon’s fortress balance sheet, including maintaining cash reserves, limiting debt, and proactive planning for life’s uncertainties. Jamie Dimon’s “fortress balance sheet” idea has moved well beyond Wall…
A senior couple in Madhya Pradesh lost ₹22 lakh after being duped by scammers posing as authorities in a sophisticated ‘digital arrest’ scheme, part of a rising trend targeting elderly Indians across the country. A senior citizen couple in Jabalpur,…
Choosing the right travel insurance can be the difference between a manageable setback and a costly emergency. Experts advise travellers to scrutinise policy scope, exclusions, and claims processes to ensure comprehensive protection tailored to their journey. Travel insurance is rarely…
Experts highlight the importance of household emergency plans, secure paperwork, financial buffers, and safety measures to minimise the impact of accidents and disasters on families. Life is unpredictable, and a serious mishap can upend a household in minutes. A fall,…
Navi Mutual Fund launches a playful awareness drive featuring comedy and social scenarios to make passive investing more approachable amid India’s rising popularity of low-cost benchmark funds. Navi Mutual Fund has stepped up its push into index investing with a…
For retirement savers prioritising safety and certainty, Post Office Fixed Deposits provide a government-backed, fixed-income option ideal for building a secure income stream with predictable returns and tax benefits. For retirement savers who value certainty over excitement, Post Office Fixed…
Experts highlight the importance of proactive healthcare cost management in retirement, emphasising early planning and flexible strategies to navigate unpredictable expenses and maintain financial stability. Healthcare can be the most disruptive expense in retirement because it is both large and…
Mercer Advisors emphasises that successful investing relies on a comprehensive financial plan that balances growth, income, and protection, challenging the notion that investment alone guarantees financial success. Investing is only one part of money management, and Mercer Advisors argues it…
New research reveals car payments, rather than student loans, are more likely to prevent first-time buyers from qualifying for a mortgage, prompting experts to advise prudent vehicle choices to improve homeownership prospects. For younger buyers, student debt often feels like…
L&T Finance has launched a new advertising campaign featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah to promote its gold loans, aiming to capitalise on rural demand and expand its retail network through regional, digital, and innovative marketing strategies amid robust growth in its…
India’s proposed EPFO 3.0 promises a more flexible, digital, and inclusive retirement savings system with new pension options, AI integration, and simplified access for informal workers, pending final government approval. EPFO 3.0 could mark a significant shift in how India’s…
