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From Iceland to Japan: What is it really like to live in world’s safest countries in 2026?
According to the Global Peace Index, there are now more active conflicts globally than at any point since World War Two, and peacefulness has declined in 99 countries — the 12th year in a
moreRetirement planning: Why costs, asset allocation, and compounding matter more than chasing returns
A pension is not really a lump sum. It is years of groceries, medicines and bills paid out across a 25-year or longer retirement. Hence, the real enemy is not the market, but inflation—slowly eroding what your rupee buys. After a strong decade, it is wiser to expect a little less, and let cost and time do the heavy lifting that dazzling returns won’t.
moreBuying property from an NRI? Know the new TDS, PAN, and Form 141 rules effective October 1
Beginning 1 October 2026, resident Indian buyers will enjoy simplified compliance when purchasing property from non-resident sellers. They will be able to use their Permanent Account Number instead of obtaining a Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number. This amendment aims to reduce the burden of compliance on individual buyers. Buyers will also be required to provide the seller's contact information and overseas address.
moreMoving from UAE to India? 6-step financial homecoming guidebook to manage tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property, and gratuity
Tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property and gratuity all need sorting before and after you fly home.
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Panama to Luxembourg: 10 best countries for expats moving abroad in 2026
A new global survey (by InterNations' Expat Insider 2026) of over 31 destinations has ranked the best places in the world to build a life abroad, based on quality of life, affordability, e
moreMoney Management: Can your family access your bank accounts if you can't manage your finances? Know the law
Most people plan for what happens to their money after they die. Few plan for what happens if they're still alive but no longer able to manage it themselves — after a stroke, through demen
moreYour house is worth Rs 2 crore, but are you really retirement ready?
While an expensive home is nothing less than an achievement, you must remember that the house in which you live produces no rent at all. Appreciation may increase your estate, but it does not pay this month’s grocery bill and the cost of that Sony PlayStation you wanted to gift to your grandchild. So, there are some questions that you need to ask for a well-planned retirement.
moreBuilt wealth by taking risks? Managing it requires a new mindset
People generally get rich because of concentration, relentless pursuit of one thing, and the confidence to go all-in when most others would hesitate. On the other hand, managing a large pool of existing wealth requires something diametrically opposite— diversification, instead of concentration.
moreSenior living in India: Can buying a retirement home drain your savings?
Senior living communities offer security, healthcare support, maintenance-free living and companionship. But moving into one can require a large upfront payment, regular monthly charges an
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Should I take education loan or break my investments to pay Rs 21 lakh for my son’s MBBS degree?
ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 48, planning to fund my son’s MBBS degree at a private medical college. The fee is about Rs 21 lakh a year for five y
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