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Taxpayers can rely on Section 80C of the Income-Tax Act to reduce their tax liability through deductions of up to ₹1.5 lakh in a financial year. Here are the investment options you can choose from:

Concerns about a housing market crash are growing among Americans as mortgage rates rise and inflation increases. Financial experts recommend keeping housing costs below 25% of income, though this is becoming difficult w...

DA hike: The highest hike for Dearness Allowance of central government employees came in 2021 with an 11% increase from the central pay commission. Here's a look at what increments have been announced over the past f...

Bank deposits are generally safe, but in case of bank failure, only ₹5 lakh per depositor is insured under the DICGC. This coverage applies to all accounts in a bank, with specific exclusions for certain deposits. Deta...

Fixed deposits (FDs) are favored for stable returns, with banks in India offering rates up to 7%. Tax-saving FDs provide deductions under Section 80C but have a 5-year lock-in. Interest rates vary, with senior citizens r...

The RBI has set the final redemption price for its Sovereign Gold Bond 2018-19 Series-I at ₹14,901 per unit, payable on 4 May 2026. Investors could see gains of nearly 386% from the issue price of ₹3,114 per unit.

Income tax rules discourage cash transactions, limiting annual deposits to ₹10 lakh. Experts recommend using savings accounts for cash deposits

Unclaimed National Pension System contributions can be retrieved through a mechanism specified by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority. Full details here.

Family floater health insurance premiums are primarily calculated based on the age of the eldest member covered. Other key factors are - sum insured, medical history of family members, and family size 

A married woman's share in ancestral property is influenced by laws, family dynamics, and social norms. Key laws - the Indian Succession Act and Hindu Succession Act emphasise equal rights for daughters and sons in i...

I asked ChatGPT why the principal of my ₹90 lakh home loan hasn't decreased much despite paying off ₹45 lakh via 60 EMIs. Here is what AI said.

A 25-year-old tech professional built a ₹20 lakh investment portfolio in three years on a salary under ₹10 lakh. He attributed his success to disciplined saving, investing 80-85% of his income, and living with parent...

Investing in mutual funds varies by age to build a ₹10 crore corpus. Younger investors benefit from compounding over decades, while older investors face increased monthly requirements. 

Gold and silver prices remained stable in India's retail market on Saturday, May 2. Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver today in major cities of the country.

If you have children -- especially a young family - a popular rule of thumb is to choose a term long enough to see them out of the house and through college.

Avoid costly personal finance mistakes in May 2026 for stronger financial growth as poor planning, emotional investing and debt misuse can erode long term wealth stability and returns.

Fresh developments around the 8th Pay Commission updates include regional visits, extended deadlines, and key meetings shaping pay, pension, and allowance reforms for central government employees, pensioners, and associa...

It is a prescribed daily case register required to be maintained by practitioners of any system of medicine under Rule 46(6) of the Income Tax Rules, 2026.

Banks in India are open today, May 2, 2026, as it is the first Saturday of the month. They will be closed on May 9, May 23, and May 27 as per the RBI's holiday schedule. Online banking and ATMs remain operational dur...

As a 40-year-old married person with one kid, here's how you can repay your home and car loans while investing in SIPs. Follow this balanced approach to secure financial stability in the long run, as AI said.