Money

A simple guide to how the new rules affect your savings and why your basic protection remains unchanged.

Smart ways to put your savings on autopilot

A simple way to route your monthly income into RDs and SIPs automatically so your savings grow steadily without constant tracking or effort.

Your money deserves better: How to pick the perfect bank for a high-value savings account

Choosing the right bank can boost your returns and simplify your financial life in the long run.

The 50-30-20 rule: A simple formula to balance your money smartly

Mastering your money doesn’t have to be complicated. The 50-30-20 rule is a timeless budgeting method that helps you spend wisely, save consistently, and still enjoy life guilt-free.

The no-buy challenge: hit pause on spending and reset your money mindset

Hit reset on your finances by taking a mindful break from non-essential spending and rediscovering control over your money.

Money milestones: Financial goals to chase in every decade of your life

Your financial journey changes with every stage of life, and setting decade-wise goals helps you stay prepared for what’s next.

Personal loan refinancing: How to know if switching saves you money

Switching to a new loan can save you money if done smartly.

‘No-cost’ EMI: why “zero interest” can still cost you money

‘Zero interest’ isn’t zero cost—fees, forfeited discounts and fine print can make EMIs pricier than paying upfront.

Smart money moves for busy families

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

Millionaire says he struggled to make friends. 'Now, I can only connect with other rich people'

US-based investor Lane Kawaoka reveals why crossing the million-dollar mark left him feeling isolated.

Smart strategies to break free from debt stress

Practical tips can take you to manage loans, remain stress-free, and achieve long-term financial stability.

Surviving an IT layoff: A guide to managing your money wisely

Layoffs can shatter your cash flow, but money sense and wise money management can sustain you and prepare you for the future.

Job loss jitters: How professionals in their 30s are rethinking money, careers, and life goals

Economic uncertainty is pushing young professionals to rethink financial choices, career paths, and life goals.

Elon Musk’s transgender daughter says she’s broke after cutting ties with world's richest dad

Elon Musk, whose net worth is estimated at $413 billion, has been publicly estranged from Vivian Jenna Wilson since 2022, when she filed a petition to change her name and gender, severing legal ties with her father.

After rolling out guarantees, Karnataka to hire consultant for ‘innovative capital funding’ in five departments

The move comes amidst the CAG warning that Karnataka’s five poll guarantees are straining resources, widening deficits and adding to debt.

Bank failure in India: How DICGC protects your money

Deposit insurance offers a vital safety net when banks collapse, but the cover has strict limits you should know about.

Use the Rule of 144 to know when your money will quadruple

A simple math trick can tell you how long it takes for your investments to grow fourfold. And it might just change how you save.

What is an Index Fund and How Does It Work?

If you want to invest in the stock market but feel confused about where to start, you're not alone. Choosing the right fund can be challenging, especially when you're looking for a safe return on your investment. An index fund is a type of fund that offers investors steady returns over the long term by tracking the performance of a specific market index. So, how does an index fund or funds work? Watch the video for more information about Index Fund.

Tax implications of borrowing money from a top-up home loan by your homemaker wife

Whether you earn tax benefits or encounter tax implications depends on how you utilize the money from top-up loan.

How to claim money from post office after account holder’s death with or without nomination

This is what legal heirs or nominees should know about claiming money from a deceased savings account holder of the post office.

Lifestyle inflation, FOMO is the new default in youth money mindset, says Dhirendra Kumar of Value Research

Dhirendra pointed out a stark shift in the savings mindset among today’s youth compared to what it was two to three decades ago

Morgan Housel Reveals The Secrets To Smart Money Decisions

Morgan Housel shares timeless money lessons, the biggest financial mistakes people make, and how AI, automation, and social media are reshaping investing. He also reveals insights from top investors and the key to building and keeping wealth. Nandita Khemka and Ashish Rukhaiyar caught up with the author of The Psychology of Money at Moneycontrol’s Global Wealth Summit.

Money can buy you happiness: Studies and data

The idea that money can only buy so much happiness isn't supported by the data on wealth, personal well-being and overall life satisfaction

'I had $50 million and then I had nothing': Al Pacino on his early-career spending habits

The 84-year-old actor was in his seventies when he learned his accountant had mismanaged his funds leaving him almost broke.

Indian man jailed in Singapore for spending Rs 16 lakh mistakenly sent to his account

Periyasamy Mathiyazhagan, 47, said he spent the money to pay off his debts and transferred a portion of it to his family in India.