'US-Pak's Afghan deal behind Osama hunt'

Adrian Levy, the internationally famed journalist currently with The Guardian, and author of bestseller Deception: Pakistan, the United States, and the Global Nuclear Weapons Conspiracy, claimsthat......

Why you should retire quickly

Although I retired recently after working continuously in the United States for 35 years, I have been discussing retirement issues with family members, relatives and friends for about two years. As......

Kill corruption, adopt reforms: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday addressed the India-Today Conclave in New Delhi. Here is the text of his speechThank you Arun for inviting me to speak at this important gathering of......

Indo-US ties: The China factor

In May last year, the Chinese press was furious.Quoting The Financial Times, the Xinhua news agency reported that a Pentagon report on China's military advised Washington planners to 'take more......

Financial planning: Some useful tips

I want to buy a house, for which I will have to opt for a home loan. My gross salary is Rs 19,000 a month and my wife's is Rs 10,000. Unfortunately, my mother does not keep well, and I can face a......

Why being financially fit is a must

American research reveals two things: 1. America is a debt-ridden nation. Most students are neck deep into loans. By the time they graduate, and thereafter, most people spend practically all their......

Stick to a budget, start saving early in life

As students, most want to earn money, have financial freedom and enjoy life by spending as they like. And, when they finish college, the majority do not think of using their earnings wisely or......

Now, check out more options for pension plans

Those buying pension plans from insurance companies may soon find the returns are too low. The minimum guaranteed return - 4.5 per cent (subject to change) - is unlikely to beat inflation. This is......