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The 8th Pay Commission is tasked with revising salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners.

Applicants holding a Master's degree or MBA in Finance, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related disciplines are eligible to apply for consultant roles under the 8th Pay Commission.

Even systematic investment plans (SIPs), when executed at the worst possible monthly points, show only minor differences in long-term returns, often limited to fractional changes in CAGR.

Form 49AA has now been replaced and split into two separate forms under the new income tax rules. 

A personal loan can provide quick financial relief for borrowers, but if not managed properly, it may lead to financial stress.

The National Pension System (NPS) is a major vehicle for long-term financial security in the country.

8th Pay Commission is expected to revise the pensions, allowances, and salaries of central government retirees and employees.

The Children Education Allowance (CEA) is a monetary benefit that the central government offers it employees on a monthly basis to cover the school education costs of up to two children in a family.

FD rates comparison: Small finance banks are offering up to 8.10% interest on fixed deposits. Check top banks, tenures and latest returns.

An IIM Calcutta alumna shared how she repaid a Rs 30 lakh MBA loan in two years using four income sources. Here is the strategy that went viral.

8th Pay Commission fitment factor may range from 2.57 to 3.25. Here's how it can change basic salary and what it means for government employees.

The revised structure aims to make the documentation process concise, user-friendly, and easier to understand.

Under the main proposal, banks may be required to delay account-to-account transfers above Rs 10,000 for one hour at the sender's end before processing them.

Net inflows more than halved in March at Rs 2,266 crore, AMFI data showed.

Actively managed equity mutual funds recorded a net inflow of Rs 40,450.26 crore in March, marking a 56% surge over the previous month.

Beyond the immediate financial hit, repeated failures can disrupt long-term compounding.

As the July 31 filing deadline approaches, here are some of the notable changes you may encounter when submitting your tax returns this year.

To claim benefits under Section 80GGC, taxpayers must now clearly mention the political party involved and submit its PAN information.

Real returns, also known as inflation-adjusted returns, and not just nominal returns, matter for your portfolio. Inflation, after all, erodes the purchasing power of your money.

Investors can continue to enjoy tax-free interest as well as compounding benefits by extending their account in blocks of five years each.