Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Conservative investors and those in the lower tax bracket should opt for these, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) recently asked......

Five reasons to buy whole-life plans

Term plans are often touted to meet an individual's life cover needs. Rightly so: they are simple, come cheap and provide a higher cover. However, they cover you for a limited period and cannot......

Start Financial Planning for Retirement

Those who have crossed 50 must show the greatest urgency.They need to achieve a corpus that can sustain them and their spouses for at least 25-30 years after retirement, advises Bindisha Sarang.......

Ideal tips to secure your special child's financial needs

Setting up a private trust is the best option, as parents can include specific clauses for the child's welfare. A family with four children had a daughter prone to severe mood swings. She was also......

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday IMAGE: Lionel Messi made his Barcelona debut in 2004. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images FC Barcelona will offer Lionel......