Don't let taxes get the better of you this year. Here's how careful selection, disciplined investing and intelligent planning can help you gain control over them. Don't make this mistake Choose the right 80C option Are you ready for tomorrow?

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The challenge is to design products for the payout phase so that people don't run out of income before they die.

Making the NPS mandatory and more attractive should be a high priority for the government.

It is no longer a dreaded life stage. If you remain a disciplined investor, retirement can turn out to be better than your dreams.

Life after hanging up your boots can be bliss or a bane, depending on the state of your finances. Here’s a lowdown on retirement planning.

Just as you pay a mechanic to tune your car or a lawyer for legal advice, shouldn’t you pay the expert who is dealing with your life’s goals?

Now that all has been said and done, what’s left? Why, choosing the right financial adviser, of course. We tell you how to do that.

If you want realistic expectations from your mutual fund, want to choose rightly between funds and evaluate your options in case of investment problems, it’s important for you to know the players that comprise a fund.

If cost has checked you from going down the luxury train track, go through these tips and timely offers. You could finally travel in style.

Slackening global travel and dropping rates are a cue for the savvy luxe vacationer. Now is the time to lap up incredible jaunts at bargain prices.

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The short-term capital losses from equities and mutual funds can help you save taxes for up to eight years.

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, the government is willing to give you income-tax breaks on your house.

You can create an HUF to reduce your tax liability in case of inherited assets.

The various tax-saving avenues under Section 80C can be used by individuals to suit their financial needs. We analyse the available options. Your house as a tax haven The cost of a legacy Focus on safe returns

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This year, the mutual fund space will witness tougher regulations, some new players and investor-centric plans.

Investment is likely to take a back seat compared with deposits and savings as banks focus once more on the basics.

The new year could see a shift towards protection and pure risk insurance covers.