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Rejected insurance claims? An in-house ombudsman could help

New Delhi, July 25 -- We buy insurance to protect our finances against unforeseen life events such as hospitalisation or a death in the family. However, it's a reality that insurers reject claims. Pol... Read More


Top-up home loans are cheap, but come with a catch

New Delhi, July 24 -- Personal loans are among the costlier forms of borrowing. Yet, many turn to them during a financial crunch, overlooking a smarter alternative: Top-up home loans. A home loan is ... Read More


How spousal maintenance is taxed after divorce

New Delhi, July 21 -- While a failed marriage causes immense emotional distress, its financial and tax implications can't be understated. In India, a court decides how much maintenance one spouse wil... Read More


The insurance policy every entrepreneur should have to navigate a legal crisis

New Delhi, July 17 -- If you are a business owner or a startup founder you need to protect your company from unforeseen legal disputes. A company's top executives and key directors could be held accou... Read More


Unlimited health insurance is now a reality. But can insurers make it work?

New Delhi, July 14 -- When Anubhav Mahajan's young son was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, his existing health insurance fell woefully short. Despite a Rs.15 lakh base cover and a top-up of the s... Read More


How ICICI Pru's '100% refund' pension plan backfired as advisers exploited a loophole

New Delhi, July 9 -- A much hyped pension product that ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd launched last year has unravelled with customers surrendering most of the policies even as the company's ... Read More


How RTI can help you resolve your EPF issues

New Delhi, July 8 -- If you have worked with multiple employers and consolidated your provident fund accounts while switching jobs, you could face a rude shock when filing a withdrawal claim. This is ... Read More


Should you buy outpatient insurance? Get the complete lowdown to help you decide.

New Delhi, June 26 -- Imagine this: you have some health issues and visit a doctor. She prescribes you medicines and a couple of diagnostic tests. You pay a good amount of money for the doctor's consu... Read More


Should you buy OPD insurance? Get the complete lowdown to help you decide.

Imagine this, June 26 -- you have some health issues and visit a doctor. She prescribes you medicines and a couple of diagnostic tests. You pay a good amount of money for the doctor's consultation, me... Read More


A viral post claims Jindal shares bought for Rs.1 lakh are now worth Rs.80 crore. But is it true?

New Delhi, June 23 -- An interesting post went viral earlier this month, suggesting that a man got hold of his father's physical share certificates of Jindal Vijayanagar Steel (later merged into JSW S... Read More