Preeti Kulkarni
Can your pension double up as a medical safety net?
Your pension has always been meant for retirement. Now, PFRDA wants to allow you to double it up as a healthcare cushion too.
Why parents must plan for the new cost of early childhood
Dance, drama, music & more: as preschool enrichment surges, ‘edutainment’ is turning into a must-have budget item
How new labour codes may reshape your salary this appraisal season
Higher EPF, changing tax breaks, and unclear timelines — this appraisal season is anything but routine. Here’s how to read the fine print before you sign.
Why you shouldn't ignore home-based healthcare during insurance planning
Insurance may cover some post-hospitalisation expenses, but long-term rehab and caregiving often require a separate healthcare corpus
How uncertain returns are forcing Indian students abroad to return sooner
As more countries raise barriers , the dream of an overseas education has lost some of its shine for many Indian students and their parents.
What to watch for so that your health insurance claim isn't rejected
Documentation errors that may creep in during discharge summaries and at admission can result in insurance claims being denied
Can your health insurance deny an accident claim if you didn't disclose an unrelated illness?
You might wonder what diabetes, or another illness, has to do with your accident. It doesn’t, but your insurance company feels otherwise
How to lower your home-loan EMI
Home loan borrowers must explore balance transfer, part prepayment and EMI hikes to reduce interest outgo
Will new EPF rules make it harder for employees to withdraw money?
The proposed rules make partial withdrawals easier but place restrictions on complete withdrawal after job loss. Here’s what you need to know about the changes
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What should your insurance cover be?
Find out the age at which you should get insured and the cover size you may need, going by the claims data of health insurers
How to secure your financial future
Financial goals have evolved over the past 10 years. There are lessons we can learn to secure our financial future
Unfriend these money habits
Some habits can cause a heavy toll on your finances. We look at a few that you as an investor should give up right now
Are you a money savvy mom?
Mothers across life-stages need to take charge of their finances to ensure a smooth journey and here is how they can
Are you happy with your health insurance?
One of two policyholders is not satisfied with his health plan. High renewal premiums and partial claim settlements are major worries. Here’s what you can do about it