Pay less tax with your investments

There are a wide range of investments that allow you to reduce your tax liability

What is a Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP)

ULIPs are hybrid products that combine investment and insurance. Learn more about their features here

7 mistakes of your financial life

Here are a few common financial mistakes that you should avoid

Choosing between the old and new tax slabs

Here is a plan to help 33-year-old Manish make the right choice between the old and new income tax slabs

Say no to endowment policies and ULIPs

This article will tell you why you should avoid ULIPs & endowment policies and what should you opt for instead

Which is better: ELSS or ULIP?

While ULIPs and ELSS are both tax-saving options, only one of them makes sense as an investment

Do not mix insurance and investment

The mindset of getting 'something' on maturity is driving many to costly plans that offer very little insurance and only modest returns

Decoding claim settlement ratio

Wondering how to choose a term plan from the available options? Here are the most important factors that should be considered

Managing children's education

Praveen, a software professional, has twins and is concerned about their primary and higher education. Here is a complete financial plan for him

How to really buy life insurance

Consider these five factors when buying life insurance

Not much surplus? Here's how you can still save tax

Here is a financial plan for 34-year-old Gaurav who wants to save on income tax despite not having a large surplus

Exit strategy for insurance products

Want to exit a ULIP or a traditional insurance product? Here is how you do it

The best term insurance plans

Here are some important points to keep in mind while choosing an insurance policy

Pay your monthly hafta

There's one hafta that's as important as your monthly SIP. Ignore it at your peril

A portfolio makeover

Rajat must completely rethink his selection of funds to meet his financial goals

Investing on a salary of 35k

Sumit is a 24 year-old with a salary of Rs 35,000 and no major responsibilities. He needs to optimise his portfolio

Want to save tax? Go with term insurance

Your term insurance premium and the additional riders you opt for can help you save on your tax outgo

Charm of early retirement

Aditya wants to retire at 50 but given his financial position and goals, he will need to work for four to five years more

A financial plan that puts idle money to use

Sarthak and Priya have an emergency corpus that is too large. They should invest part of it to generate better returns

Hierarchy of investment needs

Use this framework to prioritise your investment needs, and then fulfil them level by level

All about tax deductions

Here is a list of all the sections and avenues which you can use to save on taxes

Investing during a pandemic

Investing in equity can be challenging and requires patience, irrespective of the situation. While no one can predict the future, a look at the past helps us sail through the crisis

Investing in an insurance plan or mutual fund

You need to be clear whether you need insurance or you are looking to invest and grow your money, says Dhirendra Kumar