5 financial tips for women who lost their partners

Dealing with grief and loss is never easy. It can be even more complicated if you are a woman who lost her spouse and now must do the job of two people. Here are some tips to help you get your finances in order.

Pension plans vs Retirement funds: Which ones are better for investment?

Different investment options can help you plan for your retirement.  MintGenie talks about pension plans offered by insurance companies and retirement mutual funds so that we can compare these two investment options.

Retirement Bucket Strategy: How to make it work for you?

A retirement bucket strategy is an investment approach that involves dividing your investments into different buckets based on the goals you want to meet.

Treasury bills: Why should you invest in them?

Treasury Bills are debt instruments with various maturities and can be an ideal option for parking money for less than one year.

Opening a new savings account: These are the factors you should make note of

Opening a new high-interest account might be inefficient if you already have multiple savings accounts. You can look at a liquid fund with instant redemption if you want a higher return on your money with easy liquidity.

Business cycle mutual funds: Everything you should know

Fund managers of business cycle funds look for sectors that might see a turnaround during the business cycle.

Income Tax Filing: Here are All Your Tax-Related Questions Answered

<ul><li>If you are salaried, you must file Income Tax Return (ITR) every year. It is mandatory for every non-business income taxpayer whose income exceeds the basic exemption limit of Rs.2,50,000.</li></ul>

ITR Filing: Solving Your Last-Minute Income Tax-Related Queries

<ul><li>You must provide your rental agreement and rent receipts to be eligible for HRA, whether you live with your parents or in a rented home. You must ask your parents for a rent agreement, payment receipt, or a bank statement confirming the transfer to their account.</li></ul>

Should you invest directly in government securities or through debt funds

Should you invest directly through the RBI’s platform or in gilt mutual funds if you want to invest in government securities? Here are some aspects you can consider before making the decision.

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