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Retirement planning: Are solution-oriented funds the smart choice?

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Retirement planning: Are solution-oriented funds the smart choice?

These funds promise a mix of growth and safety, but do they fit your retirement goals?

Switching health insurance: Keep your benefits intact while changing plans

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Switching health insurance: Keep your benefits intact while changing plans

Port your policy the right way so you keep waiting-period credits, bonuses, and continuity of cover.

Smart savings in 2025: How to build an FD ladder that works for you

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Smart savings in 2025: How to build an FD ladder that works for you

A simple strategy to balance liquidity, returns, and safety in uncertain times

Home loan: Compare top banks for lowest interest rates and EMIs

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Home loan: Compare top banks for lowest interest rates and EMIs

Compare home loan interest rates from top banks, with rates starting from 7.3% and EMIs ranging from Rs 39,670 to Rs 44,986 for a Rs 50 lakh loan over 20 years.

Porting health insurance: Can your new insurer reject your claim?

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Porting health insurance: Can your new insurer reject your claim?

Switching policies is easier than ever, but understanding claim rules can save you headaches later.

Succession certificate vs legal heir certificate: What every inheritor should know

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Succession certificate vs legal heir certificate: What every inheritor should know

Knowing the difference can make claiming assets smoother and hassle-free.

How much gold should you own? A simple 5-15% rule for Indian investors in October 2025

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How much gold should you own? A simple 5-15% rule for Indian investors in October 2025

A practical guide to how much gold belongs in your portfolio — and whether Sovereign Gold Bonds are still worth it.

Don’t cash out your EPF: Why today’s relief can wreck tomorrow’s retirement

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Don’t cash out your EPF: Why today’s relief can wreck tomorrow’s retirement

Withdrawing early from your EPF might feel like a relief today, but you could be handing away years of retirement security.

Education loan moratorium: How to use it without letting interest snowball

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Education loan moratorium: How to use it without letting interest snowball

How to use your study-time EMI holiday to your advantage so interest doesn’t turn the loan into a monster.

Home-loan rates: should you pick fixed, floating, or hybrid?

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Home-loan rates: should you pick fixed, floating, or hybrid?

Think of your loan like a long road trip: pick the route you can actually stick to, and keep a few exits open.

Stop scams before they start: Protect your money and accounts

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Stop scams before they start: Protect your money and accounts

Your money is safe—if you stay alert, follow a few smart rules and treat your bank account like a high-security vault.

Smart money moves for busy families

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Smart money moves for busy families

A quick, practical guide to get your finances in order without spending hours on spreadsheets.

India's mutual fund industry embraces technology for growth and transparency

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India's mutual fund industry embraces technology for growth and transparency

Industry leaders discussed how technology is transforming India's mutual fund landscape, enhancing accessibility, trust, and efficiency through digital platforms and AI-powered solutions.

Gold ETFs vs gold funds: which one should you buy now?

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Gold ETFs vs gold funds: which one should you buy now?

A quick, no-jargon guide to choosing between gold ETFs and gold funds—what they cost, how closely they track gold, and which one fits your investing style.

When does buying beat renting? Use this five-point checklist

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When does buying beat renting? Use this five-point checklist

Plug in your stay duration, rent-to-EMI, price and rent growth, true ownership costs, and investment alternative to see which side of the line you’re on.

Thinking of closing a credit card? Here’s how to do it without hurting your score

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Thinking of closing a credit card? Here’s how to do it without hurting your score

Shut a card the smart way—protect your utilization, preserve history, and keep lenders seeing a long, stable track record.

Can Specialized Investment Fund deliver better risk-adjusted returns?

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Can Specialized Investment Fund deliver better risk-adjusted returns?

Designed for sophisticated investors, SIFs provide enhanced portfolio flexibility through strategies such as long–short positions with a minimum investment requirement of Rs 10 lakh and regulatory oversight under SEBI’s mutual fund framework.

Top-up or fresh personal loan? Here’s the quickest, cheapest way to raise cash

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Top-up or fresh personal loan? Here’s the quickest, cheapest way to raise cash

If you need money fast, top up your existing loan; if a new lender cuts your rate big enough to beat fees, a fresh loan can save more over time.

PPF or VPF: where should your next Rs 10,000 go for better returns?

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PPF or VPF: where should your next Rs 10,000 go for better returns?

Both are safe and tax-free, but one pays more while the other gives you flexibility—here’s how to decide where your money works harder.

Should you switch your home loan now? Here’s when it really pays off

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Should you switch your home loan now? Here’s when it really pays off

Move only when the rate cut beats all fees and you keep (not stretch) your remaining tenure—early in the loan is where the big wins are.

Finding the perfect home insurance plan: Protect your home and peace of mind

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Finding the perfect home insurance plan: Protect your home and peace of mind

Choosing the right coverage ensures your home and belongings are safe from unexpected events.

From savings to security: The best post office schemes for every financial goal

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From savings to security: The best post office schemes for every financial goal

The humble post office offers more than stamps — it’s a treasure chest of safe, government-backed investment options for every stage of life.

Family first or everyone on their own? Choosing the right health cover for parents and teens

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Family first or everyone on their own? Choosing the right health cover for parents and teens

Balancing cost and coverage gets tricky when your family’s health needs are at different stages of life.

Diwali Splurge: 42% of credit card users spend over Rs 50,000, Paisabazaar survey reveals

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Diwali Splurge: 42% of credit card users spend over Rs 50,000, Paisabazaar survey reveals

Diwali shopping surged this year, with 42 percent of credit card users spending over Rs 50,000, leveraging strategic deals, cashback, and no-cost EMIs, and blending online and offline channels for maximum value.

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