Ruled by Venus, this sign leans into beauty, comfort and everything that feels good -- like soft fabrics, flattering silhouettes and pieces that look elevated without trying too hard.
The case for long-term investment in gold, however, remains intact.
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Households should moderate large discretionary expenses for the time being.
'They should prioritise essential spending. They should maintain an emergency fund covering 6 to 12 months of expenses.'
Rising income feels like success but unchecked lifestyle inflation traps urban professionals into financing a more expensive version of living paycheck-to-paycheck -- buying material upgrades instead of true future financial freedom.
Algo strategies must be registered with stock exchanges.
Their assets under management (AUM) rose from Rs 1.04 trillion (January 31, 2025) to Rs 1.75 trillion (January 31, 2026), an increase of 68.3 per cent.
Taxpayers should reconcile returns with AIS, Form 26AS and maintain all supporting records.
With more granular reporting and enhanced data matching, mismatches are likely to be identified more quickly.
Understand the magic that SIP brings to the table for you as an investor, says Satyen Kothari. You can start by investing as little as Rs 500 per month.
'Trading without strict position sizing, stop-loss discipline, or a clear exit plan almost guarantees losses.' 'Chasing tips, reacting to intraday noise, or assuming frequent trading improves outcomes are equally damaging habits.'
'Money is not just about greed or accumulation. It gives you freedom, dignity and choice. And you have every right to all three.'
Salaried taxpayers should not use these forms blindly to file their income-tax returns.
Taxability in property transactions depends on the actual source of funds and beneficial ownership, not on whose name appears in the purchase agreement.
Of course, NOT! Here's why. And here's how you can increase your Rs 1 crore retirement corpus.
'AIS helps taxpayers check whether all income streams and reportable transactions -- such as interest from old bank accounts, small dividend receipts or transactions across multiple brokers -- have been properly disclosed.' 'Mismatches between these transactions and declared income may trigger automated notices or scrutiny.'
Police in Navi Mumbai have dismantled a fraudulent call centre accused of swindling individuals out of over Rs 1 crore by falsely promising high returns on share market investments. Two individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
LAMF allows investors to access liquidity while staying invested.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.
The first thing cardholders should do after spotting a suspicious charge is block the card.
Students and families must stress test repayment capacity based on Indian salary standards.
NPS Vatsalya offers a disciplined investment avenue that parents can use to create intergenerational wealth by contributing even small sums.
With these tips to build a solid investment portfolio you can plan and achieve your financial goals.
One of the mistakes most homemakers make while thinking about financial planning is looking at immediate goals, says Amar Pandit.
'Customers do not recover the original making charges paid on old jewellery. Sentimental value is lost when heirlooms are exchanged.'
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday cautioned investors against entities that offer investment advice not backed by any reasonable basis or those that appear to be misguiding.
A Bank of Baroda employee in Ahmedabad has been arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 8.7 crore from an RBI currency chest and laundering the money into properties and cryptocurrency.
Investors can begin investing in mutual funds with as little as Rs 100.
You need to learn the art of balancing savings and investments, advises Harshad Chetanwala, co-founder, MyWealthGrowth.
"Taxpayers with income from shares, mutual funds, crypto, ESOPs, or derivatives often incorrectly use ITR-1 instead of ITR-2 or ITR-3."
'Healthcare costs in India rise by 10 to 14% annually, causing treatment costs to double roughly every 5-7 years.'
'It has always been viewed as a hedge against inflation.'
RIS Steady Life Cycle begins with an equity allocation of 35 per cent at age 60, which gradually reduces. Between ages 75 and 85, it remains constant at 10 per cent.
Young buyers often underestimate future health risks.
Fraudsters were luring gullible investors of daily returns up to Rs 75,000.
Read all account documents, ask questions, and conduct basic due diligence before agreeing to become a joint holder.
In an hour-long chat on Thursday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.
While seniors seeking a regular income should switch to debt funds from balanced funds, younger investors should invest in balanced funds after understanding their risks.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable investment tips.
History is rarely decided by who has the biggest weapons, but by who has the better process. The same rule applies to investing, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.
