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Self-Acquired Property: Can Your Child Claim It?
Under Hindu law, children have no automatic birthright over property their father bought, received as a gift, or inherited through a Will. Only ancestral property — held across 4 generations — gives children an automatic legal share.
Wealth-Economic TimesMF Nominee Claim? SEBI Cuts 5 Key Hurdles Now
SEBI has simplified the process for claiming mutual fund units after a investor's death. Families and nominees will now face less paperwork and fewer delays when transferring MF holdings, making it easier to access your loved one's investments during an already difficult time.
SEBI RSS FeedSenior Citizen FDs in 2026: Are You Getting 8.5%?
In July 2026, senior citizens can earn up to 8.50% per year on fixed deposits. Small finance banks lead with the highest rates, while large banks offer slightly lower but safer options. Picking the right bank and tenure can meaningfully boost monthly income for retirees.
mint - moneyITR 2026: Report Gifts & Inheritance — Pay ₹0 Tax?
The new ITR forms for 2025-26 now let you separately report receipts like gifts from relatives, inherited property, and rural agricultural land sales — these are not taxable income, but must be disclosed correctly to avoid tax department notices.
mint - moneyPPF & SCSS Rates Frozen: Is Your Savings Losing?
The government has kept small savings scheme rates — PPF, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi — unchanged for the July–September 2026 quarter. This is the ninth straight quarter with no revision. With inflation still biting, your real returns may be shrinking.
mint - moneySCSS: Get ₹20,000/Month — How Much to Invest?
The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) lets people above 60 earn a fixed quarterly income from a government-backed deposit. Here's exactly how much you need to invest to receive ₹20,000 every month — and whether it's right for your retirement plan.
Wealth-Economic TimesGift Tax Rules: Is Your ₹50,000 Gift Tax-Free?
Not all gifts are free in India. If someone outside your family gives you cash, property, or valuables worth more than ₹50,000 in a year, the entire amount gets taxed as your income. But gifts from close relatives are always tax-free.
mint - moneySCSS vs FD: Which Gives You More in 5 Years?
Senior Citizens Savings Scheme and bank Fixed Deposits are two popular safe investment options for Indian families. But which one actually puts more money in your pocket after 5 years? SCSS offers a government-backed 8.2% rate while most bank FDs hover lower. Here's a plain-English breakdown to help you decide where your hard-earned savings belong.
mint - moneyFD vs SCSS: Which Pays You More After 60?
After retirement, most Indians park their savings in Fixed Deposits or the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme. Both give regular income, but they work very differently. SCSS usually offers a higher interest rate, but FDs give you more flexibility. Here is a simple breakdown to help you pick the right one for your monthly income needs.
mint - moneyWho Gets Dad's Property? Inheritance Rules
Many Indian families still believe sons get more of the father's property than daughters. But the law says otherwise. After a 2005 amendment to the Hindu Succession Act, daughters have equal rights in ancestral property — married or unmarried. Here's how property is actually divided, and what your family needs to know to avoid disputes.
mint - moneySCSS vs FD: Which Wins for Senior Investors?
Retired Indians looking for safe, steady income often choose between the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) and bank Fixed Deposits. Both are low-risk, but they differ in interest rates, tax treatment, and payout flexibility. Knowing the difference can mean thousands of extra rupees in your pocket every year after retirement.
mint - moneyDigital Living Will: What It Means for — Apr 2026
Maharashtra is making Living Wills digital — letting people store their end-of-life medical wishes online permanently. While it sounds like a legal or medical topic, it directly affects your estate planning, succession wishes, and how your family handles finances and healthcare decisions when you cannot speak for yourself.
Wealth-Economic TimesInherited Property at a Loss? Save Tax in 3 Steps
If you sold inherited property for less than you paid (or its fair value), you can report that loss in ITR-2 and use it to reduce tax on future property or investment gains — but only if you file correctly and on time.
mint - moneyFamily Heirlooms: Is Your ₹50L Jewellery Legally Safe?
Generations of Indian families pass down gold, art, and antiques — but without a will or trust, these assets can vanish in legal disputes, forced sales, or tax trouble. Here's how to protect them properly.
mint - moneyRetire Comfortably: Is Your ₹3 Cr Corpus Enough?
Most urban Indians grossly underestimate their retirement savings target. Beyond a lump sum corpus, you need a plan for healthcare costs, housing, and monthly income that keeps pace with inflation for 25-30 years.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance News₹1Cr vs ₹5Cr Retirement: Which Target Is Yours?
Most Indians guess a retirement number without accounting for inflation, healthcare costs, or how long they'll live. The 'right' corpus depends on your city, lifestyle, and when you plan to retire — and it's almost always bigger than you think.
NDTV Profit - Latest₹20L to Invest? SCSS vs FD vs RBI Bond Compared
If you have ₹20 lakh to park safely, three popular options compete for your money: Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, SBI 5-year FD, and RBI Floating Rate Bonds. Each pays differently and comes with its own rules. Here is how they stack up.
Wealth-Economic TimesCopying Big Investors? Your Portfolio May Pay the Price
Following famous investors sounds smart, but their risk appetite, time horizon, and starting wealth are nothing like yours. Blindly copying their strategy can cost you real money and derail your actual financial goals.
freefincalCorpus Crosses ₹50L? Your Risk Profile Must Change
Your risk appetite is not fixed for life. As your savings grow, your investment strategy must change too — what worked at ₹5 lakh may actually hurt you at ₹50 lakh.
freefincalSmall Savings at 8.2%: Is Your FD Beating This?
The government has kept small savings scheme interest rates unchanged for April–June 2026. Schemes like SCSS and Sukanya Samriddhi still offer up to 8.2% yearly — often better than regular bank fixed deposits, with added tax perks.
Wealth-Economic Times₹1.5 Crore Saved: Will It Pay ₹1L/Month in Retirement?
Many Indians assume ₹1.5 crore is enough to retire comfortably. But after inflation, taxes, and rising healthcare costs, that corpus may run dry faster than expected. Here's the real math.
Wealth-Economic TimesSCSS 8.2%: Can Your ₹30L Earn ₹20K Monthly?
The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme pays 8.2% per year, making it one of the safest ways for retirees to earn steady income. Invest close to ₹30 lakh and get around ₹20,000 every quarter — directly from the government.
Wealth-Economic TimesExchanging Old Gold? 3 Tax Traps You Must Know
When you exchange old gold jewellery for new, the Income Tax Department can treat it as a sale. That means capital gains tax applies — and without proper paperwork, you could face penalties or scrutiny.
Wealth-Economic TimesYour Nominee ≠ Your Heir: 5 Things to Fix Now
Most Indians think naming a nominee is enough to pass on assets. It is not. A nominee only holds your money temporarily. Your legal heirs must still go through a proper process to actually own it. Here is what every family needs to know.
Wealth-Economic TimesHDFC's Double OTP: Shield Your Parents' Savings?
HDFC Bank now lets senior citizens add a trusted contact who must also approve any money transfer. Both the account holder and the trusted person get separate OTPs. No double approval, no transfer. Simple but powerful protection against scams targeting people over 60.
Wealth-Economic TimesOffice Health Cover: 5 Gaps That Could Cost You
Your company's group health insurance feels free and safe — but it has serious limits. Job loss, family exclusions, and low sum insured mean one bad hospital bill could wipe out your savings without a personal policy backing you up.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsSCSS 2025: Earn 8.2% — Is It Right for You?
The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) is one of India's safest investment options for retirees. It offers 8.2% annual interest paid every quarter, a maximum investment of ₹30 lakh, and tax deduction under Section 80C. If you or your parents are 60 or above, this scheme could be a reliable monthly income source.
mint - moneyUP-RERA Caps Transfer Fees — May 2026
Builders in Uttar Pradesh often charged homebuyers lakhs of rupees as illegal transfer fees when a property changed hands. UP-RERA has now capped these charges at ₹1,000 for family transfers and ₹25,000 for others. Homeowners can now file online complaints against builders who still demand more. This is a big win for middle-class families dealing with property inheritance or resale.
Wealth-Economic TimesFamily Floater vs Individual Policy — May 2026
Adding elderly parents to your family floater health insurance sounds cheaper, but it can actually cost you more and leave everyone underinsured. When your parents are 60+, their age drives up the premium for the whole family. A separate senior citizen policy often makes more financial sense. Here's how to decide what's right for your family.
mint - moneyUP RERA Caps Flat Transfer Fees — Apr 2026
Uttar Pradesh RERA has put a limit on how much builders can charge when a flat is transferred to someone else. For family transfers like inheritance, the fee is capped at ₹1,000. For transfers to non-family buyers, builders cannot charge more than ₹25,000. This protects homebuyers from arbitrary charges that builders used to levy freely.
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