Coronavirus pandemic | IRDAI asks health insurers to settle claims within 2 hrs as COVID-19 scare spreads
A move aimed at alleviating pressure on the country's healthcare infrastructure currently facing the heat of the coronavirus outbreak.
by Money Control Apr 20, 2020
Stock market slump: Should DIY investors switch from regular mutual funds to direct plans?
The sharp drop in stock prices has indirectly made direct plans cheaper. Shifting to direct plans of equity mutual funds can yield sizeable gains but investors must exercise caution in fund selection and monitoring. This decision should not be taken in haste.
by ET Apr 20, 2020
How the old tax regime serves the double benefit of tax-saving and financial well-being
It is universally accepted that tax breaks on investments nudge people to save more. The new tax regime has taken away the incentive to save. The deductions ensure financial wellbeing of taxpayers. Do you know the role they plan in your financial plan?
by ET Apr 20, 2020
Covid stress test: How easily can you liquidate your financial assets should the need arise?
Stores of value are worthwhile only if they can step up and be useful when we need them. Not if they also lose value, freeze up, or get locked when you must access them. In other words, you should be able to liquidate your assets without difficulty should the need arise.
by ET Apr 20, 2020
Conserving cash to dealing with debt: 6 ways you can fight the covid money crisis
Liquidating assets to pay off debts is recommended only if you find it difficult to pay EMIs.
by ET Apr 20, 2020
Mutual funds add over 72 lakh folios in 2019-20
by Source: PTI/The Economic Times Apr 18, 2020