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AI upskilling: Is an expensive certification a smart capital investment or an expensive reaction to career anxiety?

New Delhi, July 1 -- In a job market rapidly redefining itself around automated efficiency, artificial intelligence credentials have gone from being a standout badge in a resume to an essential. As ed... Read More


How El Niño could affect your finances

Mumbai, June 29 -- El Niño, a climate pattern marked by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, often leads to a weaker or erratic monsoon in India. Since agricultur... Read More


Diamonds are forever. Their value isn't.

New Delhi, June 24 -- Diamonds symbolize a lifetime commitment for some and mark important milestones for others. Step into any velvet-lined luxury jewellery showroom, and the experience is carefully ... Read More


Cost of free portfolio reviews: Why investors should steer clear of product pitches

New Delhi, June 17 -- Scroll through Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook, and ads from fintech apps offering a free review of your portfolio pop up countless times. Though fintech apps are usually distrib... Read More


Mis-selling, not claims, is life insurance's biggest problem: Aviva CEO Asit Rath

New Delhi, June 12 -- As India's insurance regulator tightens norms around disclosures, commissions and distribution practices, insurers will need to move beyond transactional selling and focus on lon... Read More


The credit card debt trap: How a Rs.1 lakh bill can spiral out of control

New Delhi, June 8 -- Credit cards often come with perks-discounts, lounge access, reward points and the ability to instantly pay large bills. It's easy to start viewing them as a supplementary source ... Read More


Status games: why many high-earning Indians fail to become wealthy

New Delhi, June 4 -- On paper, India's upper crust is thriving, with paychecks crossing Rs.1 crore a year. Yet, behind the premium gated communities and the gleam of luxury cars lies a financial irony... Read More


How Aadhaar mismatches, duplicate UANs and HR errors derail EPF transfers

New Delhi, May 28 -- For corporate professionals, switching jobs usually means better compensation and career growth. However, it can also trigger an administrative nightmare if not managed proactivel... Read More


Digital living wills: a guide to costs, steps, trends and risks of advance medical directives

New Delhi, May 28 -- When a 57-year-old woman in Bengaluru was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, the possibility of entering remission prompted her to think practically about life ahead. Her elde... Read More


A weaker rupee and tougher job markets are reshaping the economics of foreign education

New Delhi, May 20 -- To grab hold of the glossy dream of overseas education and eventual global employment, Indian parents have willingly liquidated family assets and taken out hefty education loans -... Read More