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Personal Finance

A look at the plans to help build savings for your child's education and healthcare, offering tax benefits and high interest rates, ensuring financial stability. (Reuters)

Sukanya Samriddhi, provident fund: Compare investments for your child's future

5 min read . 16 Apr 2026

You can deploy your ₹50 lakh retirement corpus in a diversified portfolio including equities, gold, mutual funds, SCSS and post office schemes as recommended by a certified financial advisor.

₹50 lakh retirement corpus: How to invest in SCSS, MF and equities — CA explains

5 min read . 16 Apr 2026

Asset allocation explained: How to split your investments between PPF, equity and gold for optimal returns.

How to split your investments between PPF, equity and gold for optimal returns

3 min read . 16 Apr 2026

Credit scores are based on credit reports that assess an individual's creditworthiness.

6 reasons why first-time borrowers struggle to maintain a healthy credit score

3 min read . 16 Apr 2026

SIPs and lumpsum are two approaches an investor can take when venturing into mutual funds. (Representative Image)

Lumpsum vs SIP for mutual fund investment? Here's which to choose

3 min read . 16 Apr 2026

Bajaj Life Nifty 500 Low Volatility 50 Index Fund aims to deliver stable long-term returns with reduced market volatility for ULIP investors.

Bajaj Life launches ‘Nifty 500 Low Volatility 50 Index Fund’ for ULIP investors

2 min read . 16 Apr 2026

Many households are now spending ₹2,000- ₹5,000 more every month on the same lifestyle than a few years ago. (Pexel)

Small habits, big bills: Why convenience costs more than you think

5 min read . 16 Apr 2026

Investors started the calendar year aggressively by hoping it would be decent for equities. However, March turned things upside down and exposed the vulnerability of several mutual fund portfolios. (iStockphoto)

Market fall exposes flaws in aggressive mutual fund bets. Time for a reset?

4 min read . 16 Apr 2026

The new labour laws are reshaping your monthly compensation structure with more focus on long term and retirement savings. (Pexels Photo)

New labour laws: Here's how much your in-hand salary changes for ₹6 lakh CTC

3 min read . 16 Apr 2026

PPF rules explained: Why your investment may stay locked in for more than 15 years.

PPF rules explained: Why your investment may stay locked in for more than 15 yrs

2 min read . 16 Apr 2026

With mutual funds, investors are only taxed when they decide to sell their mutual fund units. (iStockphoto)

SIP inflows hit record ₹32,087 crore in March 2026: 5 reasons to stay invested

4 min read . 16 Apr 2026

Are meal card benefits allowed under new tax regime? Key conditions to claim ₹200/meal tax-free

New tax regime: 5 conditions to claim ₹200 per meal tax-free via meal cards

2 min read . 16 Apr 2026

As a rule of thumb, aim for total health cover at least equal to your annual family income. (istockphoto)

Individual policy, family floater, or top-up: Which is the most cost-effective?

1 min read . 16 Apr 2026

Central government employees and pensioners are looking forward to the 8th Pay Commission for a salary and pension hike.

8th Pay Commission: ₹69,000 basic pay proposal and 3.83 fitment factor explained

2 min read . 16 Apr 2026

Consent-driven credit

Consent-driven lending: Why consumer data control is gaining ground

3 min read . 16 Apr 2026

PPF returns explained: How much 5K, 10K and 12K investments can grow over 15 years and with 5-year extensions

PPF returns: How ₹5K, ₹10K, ₹12K monthly grow in 15, 20, 25 years

2 min read . 16 Apr 2026

The 8th Pay Commission is reviewing salary hikes and pension structures for central government employees (Representative Image)

8th Pay Commission: Here's how salary hike, DA, arrears, fitment factor are set

4 min read . 15 Apr 2026

Effective from this fiscal year, the new labour laws are reshaping how your salary is credited each month (Pexels Photo )

New labour laws: Here's how much your take-home pay changes for ₹10 lakh CTC

3 min read . 15 Apr 2026

₹10 lakh FD monthly income comparison shows stable fixed deposit returns gaining appeal during geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility in 2026.

This is how much ₹10 lakh FD earns monthly in 2026: Check bank-wise guide

3 min read . 15 Apr 2026

Want to leverage your gold for a line of credit? We explain what a gold loan and a gold overdraft facility are, what you get and which is the better choice based on your needs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gold loan vs gold overdraft facility: Which is the better choice?

6 min read . 15 Apr 2026