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- Mutual funds, SIFs and PMS: Comparing risk, flexibility and investment limits
SIFs sit between Mutual Funds and PMS, offering flexible, advanced strategies with moderate entry levels and regulation. Investors should understand the differences and consult a financial advisor before investing. So that sensible and professionally guided investments are made.
- Asset allocation calculator: Find your ideal equity-debt mix based on age, risk profile and investment horizon
Not sure about how much of your portfolio should be invested in equity and how much in debt? This is where an asset allocation calculator can help. So, let's find out your ideal asset allocation.
- How to convert your NRO account to a resident bank account after returning to India? Process and documents required
NRO accounts allow NRIs to manage Indian income. Upon returning to India, NRIs must convert their NRO accounts to resident accounts by notifying their banks. Here's the entire process to do it and documents required.
- From credit score impact to financial burden, 5 loan risks every borrower and guarantor should know
A simple favour can lead to lasting costs. Understanding the risks of loan guarantorship helps protect your credit score, assets, and finances before agreeing to support a personal loan application. If in doubt, do not hesitate to take professional guidance before agreeing to a loan guarantor.
- From HENRY to HARRY: how high earners can escape the lifestyle trap and build real wealth
High salaries don't guarantee financial independence. Here’s how time-poor professionals can escape the cycle of heavy EMIs and lifestyle inflation to secure long-term assets.
- 5 diversified equity funds that have delivered the highest alpha
The metric used to analyze an equity fund's performance relative to its underlying benchmark index is alpha. Here's a list of top 5 equity funds by highest alpha that have outperformed their benchmark index.
- UPI sets new record: Transactions reach ₹29.9 lakh crore in May
In May, UPI transactions hit a record high in both transactions and volume terms. This growth was driven by summer travel and IPL fever. Full details here.
- 8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Will it be 2.57, 2.86 or 4.0? Here's what experts say
Inflation fuels debate over the 8th Pay Commission fitment factor as unions push for higher multipliers and experts suggest a moderate revision to balance salary growth, pensions and fiscal stability ahead of 2036.
- UPI security, LPG price revision, PAN rules: Key financial changes effective from June 1
Starting June, significant financial and regulatory changes will affect consumers, including updated UPI security measures, revised PAN compliance, and increased LPG cylinder prices. Full list here.
- Buying land in India: Should NRIs use NRE or NRO funds?
For US NRIs buying land in India, using an NRE or NRO account does not change capital gains tax liability, though FEMA and repatriation rules remain crucial considerations.