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NPS Swasthya: Should retirement savings be bundled with health cover?

Investors should compare the premiums under NPS Swasthya with those of the standalone super top-ups offered by insurance companies

NPS Swasthya: Should retirement savings be bundled with health cover?
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

Street signs: AMC bets on peers, Nifty eyes near 22,200 support level

Quant MF builds sizable positions in ICICI Prudential AMC and Nippon Life India AMC across multiple schemes

Street signs: AMC bets on peers, Nifty eyes near 22,200 support level
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

30 and plan to start investing? What to do in the first of your plans

Focus on building an emergency buffer, clearing high-interest debt and setting up automated index fund contributions

30 and plan to start investing? What to do in the first of your plans
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

The one-page financial plan: Preventing the chaos of scattered money

It provides a structured roadmap for clear financial protection, debt removal and automated long-term wealth creation

The one-page financial plan: Preventing the chaos of scattered money
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

Turn sporadic savings into a system: Set a budget, review regularly

A practical guide to breaking the cycle of irregular savings and building a consistent, stress-free financial buffer

Turn sporadic savings into a system: Set a budget, review regularly
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Shopping to streaming apps: Review bank statement to spot wasteful spending

Regular checks can expose hidden daily leaks -from unused subscriptions to convenience fees - and help you take back control of your money

Shopping to streaming apps: Review bank statement to spot wasteful spending
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

Never miss a bill payment deadline, follow these steps to avoid penalties

Build a reliable, automated payment system to protect your credit score and take the stress out of monthly cash flow

Never miss a bill payment deadline, follow these steps to avoid penalties
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Insurance to retirement: How to build financial goals that fit your income

A step-by-step guide to aligning your budget and investments with your actual take-home pay to build a sustainable financial plan

Insurance to retirement: How to build financial goals that fit your income
Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

Documents to interest rate: What you must check before taking a home loan

Consider our checklists on how to navigate the long-term financial commitment

Documents to interest rate: What you must check before taking a home loan
Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

5-minute trap: How to review an instant loan before you click 'accept'

Instant loan providers hide their predatory terms in the fine print while selling their frictionless offer

5-minute trap: How to review an instant loan before you click 'accept'
Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Set up your home without blowing up the budget: Follow this strategy

Spacing out expenses helps avoid turning homeownership into long-term financial stress

Set up your home without blowing up the budget: Follow this strategy
Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

Plug the leak: How to avoid savings account charges, hidden banking fees

Your account should provide liquidity and convenience without charging you for the privilege

Plug the leak: How to avoid savings account charges, hidden banking fees
Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Check authenticity and costs before buying art; keep allocation small

Commit only money you can leave invested for years

Check authenticity and costs before buying art; keep allocation small
Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

PPF rate unchanged at 7.1%: What investors need to know this quarter

The government has kept small savings rates unchanged for the third quarter, with PPF continuing to offer 7.1 per cent

PPF rate unchanged at 7.1%: What investors need to know this quarter
Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

Every Saturday bank holiday? Govt debunks fake Gazette; here's the rule

Bank branches are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, while other Saturdays are generally working days

Every Saturday bank holiday? Govt debunks fake Gazette; here's the rule
Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Income tax enters Class 9: NCERT teaches students how to calculate tax

Council's social science textbook covers budgeting, saving, investing and risk management, linking money choices with long-term financial stability

Income tax enters Class 9: NCERT teaches students how to calculate tax
Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

Target maturity funds: How to use them to lock into rising yields

Choose a fund you can hold to maturity, and assess its return after factoring in costs

Target maturity funds: How to use them to lock into rising yields
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Health insurance premiums: What leading insurers charge for a plan

As Irdai weighs caps on commissions and scrutiny of distribution costs intensifies, comprehensive health cover remains essential amid rising private healthcare expenses

Health insurance premiums: What leading insurers charge for a plan
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 6:32 PM IST

The new old luxury: Why vintage art is finding fresh interest

As affluent Indian homes become sleeker, buyers are looking to acquire objects with history. But when does something old become valuable, and what should a first-time collector know before buying?

The new old luxury: Why vintage art is finding fresh interest
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

Fund Review: Mirae Asset Large & Midcap Fund

Fund Review: Mirae Asset Large & Midcap Fund

Fund Review: Mirae Asset Large & Midcap Fund
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 4:08 PM IST