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Source: Live Mint Many people spend their lives chasing wealth, believing it to be the ultimate measure of success. Yet, despite amassing fortunes, they find themselves unfulfilled. Is money really the key to happiness, or is there something more? Money as a measure of success In today’s world, success is often equated with wealth and…
Source: Live Mint I am 38 years old, earning ₹1.80 lakh per month, with monthly expenses of ₹1 lakh. My current investments include ₹8,000 in NPS, ₹6,000 in VPF, ₹18,000 in EPF, and ₹50,000 per month in equity mutual funds. My accumulated savings stand at ₹7 lakh in NPS Tier 1, ₹15 lakh in PPF,…
Source: Live Mint While these numbers signal progress, the question remains—are women truly building wealth, or are these just the first steps toward financial independence? Many Indian women still face two major roadblocks to wealth creation—saving enough and making tough investment decisions. Juggling multiple responsibilities often makes it challenging for women to save effectively. However,…
Source: Live Mint Receiving an inheritance can be complex, especially if it involves cross-border transfers. Diya (name changed), a 60-year-old woman, found herself in a difficult situation when her father passed away in February 2023. She had dual US and Norway citizenship and an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, and had been living in…
Source: Live Mint The idea of planning for retirement at a young age may seem unconventional to many. However, there is significant merit in starting early. When individuals begin earning, the focus often lies on fulfilling immediate financial goals rather than preparing for long-term needs. A significant 57% of urban Indians worry their retirement savings…
Source: Live Mint I am a 64-year-old widower with three adult children. One of them has a mental disability. I take care of her financial needs but worry about her future after my death, as she cannot manage finances independently. Can I create a structure during my lifetime to protect her interests when I am…
Source: Business Standard 3 min read Last Updated : Oct 02 2024 | 11:44 AM IST The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is a crucial retirement savings scheme designed to provide financial security for employees in the organised sector. However, accounts can become inactive if there are no contributions for three years. This may happen…
Source: Business Standard 3 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2024 | 2:04 PM IST The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has upheld an order by the Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission instructing the State Bank of India (SBI) to refund Rs 63.74 lakh to a customer. The lender was ordered…
Source: Business Standard 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 11 2024 | 1:52 PM IST Aviva Life Insurance has introduced a non-linked, non-participating life insurance savings plan that the company says will provide retirees with a “steadily growing” income stream. The Aviva Signature Increasing Income Plan provides policyholders with a…
Source: Live Mint The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), a small deposit savings scheme introduced by the Indian government in 2015, continues to provide attractive returns for parents investing in their daughters’ futures. As part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, the SSY aims to support the educational and financial needs of girl children across…
