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I send my kids to stay with family over the summer. I deserve time away from them, and they have fun.
Tanya Mitra sends her kids to stay with family for weeks during the summer. She says everyone enjoy…
Jane Ridley
I'm a proud, child-free cat lady. Children are still important to me — I just don't want any of my own.
I'm a proud, child-free cat lady, and I'm a peace with my decisions. In my life's work as an author…
Christina Wyman
Top 5 personal finance scams in India and how to stay safe from them
Don’t make any payments just because a stranger told you to. Verify the situation and the person’s …
My foster mother hated her first name. I found another way to honor her after she died.
I was close with my foster mom, Esther, but she hated her name. She made me promise not to name my …
Nicole Johnson
We cuddle our kids to sleep. Our oldest is 9, and we don't plan to change our bedtime routine anytime soon.
I've been cuddling my 9-year-old son to sleep for years, and now, my other two kids like it, too. I…
Melissa Noble
I never wanted kids. My partner has a son, and it's been unexpectedly great.
I've always known I don't want my own kids, but my partner has a son. Our relationship has been a p…
Alexandra Saville
After outrage, Govt clarifies: tax clearance certificate only for people with tax dues, high-value defaulters
As per section 230 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, every person is not required to obtain a tax cleara…
PTI
My husband and I are in our 50s and child-free. We've never regretted our decision.
My husband and I have always known we don't want kids. Now, in our 50s, we don't regret the decisio…
Shawna Kenney
I decided not to have a second child and have no regrets. The benefits are just too good.
I have no regrets about deciding to have an only child. I get to spend more time with my son and tr…
Nicole Findlay
Budget 2024: Here's how your mutual fund investments are set to change post-budget
The budget has changed the definition of a specified mutual funds. From now on, any fund which inve…
Budget 2024: How will long-term capital tax change your real-estate investments post-budget?
There has been a marginal increase in the basic tax exemption limit for LTCG. Previously, LTCG of u…
Decoding capital gains taxes: What FM Nirmala took from your pocket, what she gave you in Budget 2024
All listed securities will be considered long-term capital assets (and hence, LTCG will be levied) …
I'm remarried but still have the instincts of a single mom. I always ensure I make enough money to support my son on my own.
I'm remarried, but my single mom instincts haven't gone away. My husband is a great stepfather, but…
Ashley Archambault
Growing up, my parents didn't discipline me. Now, I'm doing authoritative parenting — and it's working.
I grew up in a big family and my parents didn't discipline us. I decided to adopt an authoritative …
Beth Rush
Important dates to remember while filing your ITR this time!
13 days from now, i.e., 31st July 2024 is the last date for salaried individuals, non-resident Indi…
I don't want to forget who I was before becoming a dad. I make time for friends who don't have kids and allow myself to pursue hobbies.
To remember who I am outside being a dad I do exercise, pursue hobbies, and spend time with friend…
Evan Porter
HDFC Life Q1 results: Profit after tax surges to Rs 478 crore, AUM crosses Rs 3 lakh crore
HDFC Life's Q1FY25 results saw 31% YoY growth in individual APE, total assets at Rs 3,10,244 crore,…
Stock Market Today: Maruti, Grasim, and Eicher Motors take lead in early trade
Continuing its momentum from yesterday, Maruti opened the day in green and was up by 1.66%. Grasim,…
Mutual fund AUM crosses the Rs 60 lakh crore mark, SIP nos. and AUM touch all-time highs
As AMFI data further revealed, the number of new SIPs registered in June 2024 stood at a staggering…
AMFI Data: Debt funds see major outflows, thematic cap funds attract Rs 22,351.69 crores in June 2024
Liquid funds saw the maximum outflows of Rs 80,354.03 crores. This is generally attributable to in…
Our 2 kids co-sleep with us. We never turn them away.
Our two kids co-sleep with us. They start the night in their rooms, but always end up in our bed. W…
Bethaney Phillips
Decoding Form 16: How do you file your taxes if you don't get Form 16?
While you can still download Form-16, there's another, manual way to figure out your tax liability.…
Budget 2024: Here's what India's elderlies want
If any amount you receive from NPS is reinvested in the annuity plan, it remains tax-exempt. Howeve…
Budget 2024: Increase standard deduction, exemptions and more, an aam aadmi's wishlist
Note that unless you specifically opt for the old regime, the new tax regime is considered as your …
My adult daughter still lives at home with us. She saves money on rent, and we get to see her more — a win-win.
While attending college, my adult daughter is living at home. My wife and I get to spend more time …