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Divorce dispute turns into legal battle: The financial costs a husband may face
The aftermath of matrimonial disputes often lingers long after a marriage has ended, imposing hefty financial and legal challenges on men. While protective laws exist for women, they can be misapplied, leading to significant turmoil for husbands. Awareness of legal rights and sound financial management is key. Consulting with experienced legal counsel and compiling solid evidence are important first steps.
moreSupporting kids & parents? 6 smart ways to protect your retirement corpus
Middle-aged people often have to juggle several major financial responsibilities at once -funding children’s higher education, supporting their ageing parents and building their own retire
moreRedeveloping your housing society? 7 risks that could keep you out of your home for 8–10 years
Redevelopment can promise safer buildings, larger homes and better amenities, but delays can leave residents paying rent for years while their original homes remain inaccessible. In Mumbai
moreShould I sell my flat and invest to earn interest, or keep it and earn rent in my retirement?
ET Wealth Reader's Query: I own a two-bedroom flat in Bengaluru, which is about 10 years old, and have no outstanding loan. I am a senior citizen with pension income and live with my son. Should I retain the property and earn rental income, or sell it and invest the proceeds in fixed deposits for a steady interest? Currently, my annual income is below Rs 12 lakh, so I am not liable to pay any tax.
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Personal laws in India: How they govern marriage, divorce, and inheritance for different religions
If you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 114th part
moreAgeing housing societies: How homeowners can avoid losing their homes and money to redevelopment delays
Ageing housing societies that were promised bigger, modern living spaces have seen builders abandon or stall construction for years, with little recourse.
moreHigher education costs: How Indian parents and US-based NRIs plan and pay—and who is better placed?
Except for a small number of government colleges of repute, the demand for good quality colleges far outstrips the supply in India. Higher education remains costly and elitist and with the advent of edupreuners, Indian children often study at universities abroad after paying a steep fee or after taking educational loans.
moreSandwich generation: How to balance retirement, children’s education and care for elderly parents
Luckily, the squeeze phase doesn’t last forever. Kids grow up, loans get paid off and people enter peak earning years as they move towards their 50s. And given the increase in surplus during this phase, many people can accelerate retirement contributions meaningfully.
moreMoving back to India? What NRIs need to know about US tax obligations
From RSUs to retirement accounts, what returning Indians must settle before—and after—they land. The first thing to understand is that immigration status and tax residency are two separate concepts, and they often overlap but they are governed by different rules; the distinction becomes particularly important when someone leaves the US permanently. For citi zens, the rule is simple but long-lasting.
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FIRE isn't the finish line: Escape from 9-5 with early retirement is fine but finding purpose after financial freedom is crucial
Vamsi Ayyagari and Gajendra Sharma are among professionals who are leaving corporate jobs to follow their entrepreneurial dreams. They focus on crea
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