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One contact number, two policyholders: What's wrong with ICICI Lombard's back-end

New Delhi, March 10 -- Imagine logging into your insurance account, only to find a stranger's policy details displayed instead. To make matters worse, imagine the stranger being mistakenly listed as y... Read More


From chemistry class to stock charts: The story of a woman who aced the markets

New Delhi, March 6 -- You don't really need a finance degree to excel in the stock market-ask Sapna Shaligram. The 58-year-old chemistry teacher turned psychological counsellor is a self-taught invest... Read More


Health insurance for senior citizens: No clarity on implementation of 10% premium hike cap

New Delhi, March 3 -- A couple, in their 60s, bought a family floater health insurance policy from a private insurer in 2018. They never had to use it. Still, their premium surged 20% to Rs.49,874 in ... Read More


Higher EPS pension: Why do employees feel shortchanged?

New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- Opting for a higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) seems to have become a procedural nightmare for employees. Some people who applied for it after the Supreme... Read More


Managing finances across borders? Finding the right collaborators is crucial.

New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- 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 h... Read More


Your pension could be stuck in limbo. Here's how to prevent it

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- When switching jobs, you probably focus on transferring or withdrawing your provident fund (PF), assuming your entire retirement savings are covered. But what if part of your mon... Read More


Should you opt for both NPS and EPF in the new tax regime?

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- For salaried individuals in India, retirement planning goes beyond just saving-it's about making the right choices. National pension system (NPS) and employee provident fund (EP... Read More


Saying no to EPF isn't easy-but it's possible

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The moment Mr. A landed his first job at a tech company, he started thinking about his salary structure. With an annual package of Rs.12 lakh and a basic salary of Rs.40,000 per ... Read More


Apple Watch scheme: HDFC Ergo claims step-count data manipulated; participants unsure about cashback

New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- After a backlash on social media over HDFC Ergo walking back on its promise to return cash to customers who bought Apple Watches under its India Gets Moving initiative, the compa... Read More


Budget 2025 | GIFT City insurance and endowment plans are now tax-free for NRIs. What about for resident Indians?

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Union Budget for 2025-26 has proposed a major tax arbitrage for unit-linked insurance policies and endowment plans sold via Gift City. If approved, the maturity proceeds in su... Read More