Late starters may still retire comfortably at 60, but they will need inflation-proof targets, escalating contributions and a careful shift from equity to safer assets as retirement nears. Starting retirement planning at 40 can feel daunting, but it does not…
India’s Supreme Court has ordered the Railway Board to extend travel insurance to tickets bought at station counters nationwide from 27 October 2026, ending the disparity with online bookings. India’s Supreme Court has ordered that travel insurance be added to…
A monthly SIP can build a sizeable university fund over 12 years, but leaving the money in equities until fees are due could expose families to a damaging market fall. For families saving for a child’s university costs, the biggest…
Experts say people with only 10 to 15 years before retirement can still improve their financial security by saving regularly, reducing debt and combining reliable income sources rather than chasing risky returns. For anyone in their mid-40s or 50s who…
A Hyderabad consumer commission found SBI deficient in service for failing to alert a retired scientist that his Rs 15 lakh fixed deposit had matured or explain the extension option. The Hyderabad District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered the…
A 30-day spending record can expose the gap between financial assumptions and everyday behaviour, provided the system is simple enough to maintain. A first month of budget tracking rarely fails because people cannot do the maths. It usually fails because…
Google is expanding Circle to Search beyond visual lookups, allowing selected Android users to check suspicious texts for signs of fraud before opening links or replying. Google is pushing Circle to Search beyond visual lookup and into scam detection, adding…
Voice clones, flawless emails and convincing fake websites are making fraud harder to spot, but experts say slowing down, checking requests independently and securing key accounts remain the strongest protections. Artificial intelligence is making everyday fraud harder to spot, but…
Unlimited health cover removes the headline sum insured, but exclusions, co-payments, waiting periods and claim limits can still leave policyholders with significant costs. Unlimited health insurance can look like the simplest answer to a rising medical bill, but buyers should…
China’s streamlined shopping promotions promise automatic price cuts, but inflated reference prices, restrictive deposit waivers and limited state subsidies could leave shoppers paying more than advertised. This year’s Singles’ Day promotions in China are being sold as a simpler affair:…
Processing fees, GST and forfeited cash discounts can make instalment plans cost thousands more than paying upfront, so shoppers should compare the final price before buying. Festive-season promotions on smartphones, televisions and home appliances often make “no-cost EMI” look like…
The court quashed National Insurance Company’s removal of a former employee who had been absent for more than 600 days, finding that serious illness, repeated communication and leave requests did not establish an intention to resign. The Bombay High Court…
