10 Hidden Dangers of Relying on Two Paychecks for Safety

Image source: shutterstock.com For many dual-income couples, having two paychecks feels like the ultimate financial safety net. After all, two fixed salaries can cover bills, finance vacations and accelerate savings goals. But relying too heavily on two incomes can quietly create financial blind spots that only come to light when life changes unexpectedly. Job loss, […]

7 ways to save big without feeling like you’re sacrificing

Image source: shutterstock.com Saving money doesn’t have to mean cutting out all the fun or living like a minimalist monk. The key is finding creative ways to save big that still fit your lifestyle and priorities. Whether you want to boost your investments, pay off debt, or simply create more breathing room in your budget, […]

Existing policyholders will opt for higher sum assured after GST exemption, says CFO of Star Health

Star Health and Allied Insurance expect the average ticket size to increase to around ₹20,000 this fiscal as the insurer witnesses an increase in new customer acquisition and an increase in the sum assured for existing policyholders post GST exemption, says Chief Financial Officer Nilesh Kambli. In an interview withbusiness lineKambli says the company wants […]

The main driving forces behind the financing must increasingly come from within: Anantha Nageswaran

V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser, Government of India Photo credit: If India is to achieve its ambitions of becoming a developed country by 2047, the key drivers of financing must increasingly come from within, against the backdrop of capital flows now influenced by political alignments and strategic considerations, said V Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic […]

MFIs can tap global capital pools for growth, says the CEO of Grameen Capital

The MFI sector’s total loan book fell by ₹4.3 lakh crore to ₹3.3 lakh crore after lenders implemented the MFIN’s new guideline | Photo credit: While Indian banks remain reluctant to lend to microfinance institutions (MFIs), the MFI sector can turn to global capital pools for the impact they have on the ground, said Royston […]

12 relationship check-ins that work when you’re not raising kids

Image source: shutterstock.com If a couple does not have children, their relationship often runs at a different rhythm: a rhythm full of freedom, flexibility and a deeper focus on each other. But that same independence can also make it easier to lead parallel lives without realizing it. Regular relationship check-ins can keep communication, connection, and […]

Best Offshore Investments in 2026 | Top jurisdictions and assets

The best offshore investments in 2026 include global index funds, offshore bonds, private banking portfolios and regulated international real estate options. These vehicles remain popular among expats and high net worth individuals seeking tax efficiency, diversification and stronger asset protection. This guide explores: What are the benefits of offshore investments? Which country is the best […]

Indian insurers are urging banks to accept government bonds as collateral for derivatives trading

At least three private sector insurers made the request after recent interest rate volatility forced them to set aside additional cash, tightening liquidity. | Photo credit: iStockphoto Indian insurance companies are asking banks to relax collateral rules for bond derivatives trading after recent bouts of volatility forced some market participants to set aside more money, […]

Okay, your poverty is your parents’ fault. What are you going to do about it now?

Image source: Richhabits.net. One of the many interesting revelations revealed to me in my Rich Habits Study was the importance of parenting as it relates to your adult financial circumstances. The impact parents had on the self-made millionaires and poor people in my study was so profound that I decided to write my second book, […]

Godrej Housing Finance opens Pune’s first all-women affordable housing branch

Godrej Capital, the financial services arm of Godrej Industries Group, today announced that its subsidiary, Godrej Housing Finance (GHF), has launched its first all-women Housing Finance branch in Pune, under its flagship initiative, Aarohi. Located in Kharadi, this is GHF’s ​​second branch in Pune within six months, underscoring the company’s growing footprint and its focus […]