As blended families become more common, financial advisers emphasise the importance of tailored estate plans, including trusts and explicit beneficiary designations, to prevent disinheritance and ensure clarity after second marriages. Blended families bring emotional depth and practical complexity to estate…
A surge in Chinese AI capabilities and a global price war are prompting US tech giants to reassess their AI investments, amid ongoing debates over the sustainability of high valuations. Meanwhile, retirees seek personalised guidance on managing their savings, illustrating…
As identity verification requests become routine, experts warn of common red flags indicating scams, urging users to verify via official channels before sharing personal details. Identity verification requests are now part of everyday life, whether someone is opening a bank…
LIC’s new Jeevan Shanti plan offers a predictable retirement income through a single-premium, non-linked annuity, catering to savers prioritising security over market-linked returns. LIC New Jeevan Shanti is designed for savers who want certainty rather than market-linked growth. According to…
As retirement transitions from a financial milestone to a lifestyle choice, experts emphasise the importance of psychological adjustment and holistic planning to restore confidence and purpose in later years. For many people, retirement begins as a financial milestone but quickly…
Star Health and Allied Insurance is deploying an awareness van across Maharashtra to promote health insurance understanding and accessibility in smaller towns, part of a wider strategy to expand coverage and build trust in underserved areas. Star Health and Allied…
India’s Petroleum Ministry mandates Aadhaar-based biometric e-KYC for domestic LPG users, linking subsidy access to real-time verification with a deadline of August 2026, prompting households to complete the process to prevent service disruptions. India’s Petroleum Ministry has made Aadhaar-based biometric…
Experts advise distinguishing between financial capability and emotional preparedness to help individuals make more confident retirement choices, recognising that readiness involves more than just savings. For many people approaching the end of their working lives, the real hurdle is not…
Indian authorities warn of a rising ‘Boss Scam’ exploiting WhatsApp to spread malware and facilitate executive impersonation, with organised networks operating across borders and affecting top corporate officials. India’s cybercrime watchdog has warned of a fast-growing fraud campaign that turns…
The central government has introduced an online monitoring system that significantly reduces complaint resolution times for pensioners and simplifies the submission of digital life certificates, marking a major step towards streamlined pension administration. Central government pensioners are seeing faster handling…
