How to avail credit from P2P lending platforms
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Getting short-term loans can involve tedious documentation and high...Click on Read More
When to take help of accountant for filing income tax return
Nayan is a regular investor but he is often left perplexed by all the paperwork he has to do while filing his income tax returns. He finds it a cumbersome exercise that ...Click on Read More
Why you should choose your tax saving options wisely
Kavish has just started his career and he is already being approached by sellers and agents pushing products that come with tax benefits. The list includes PPF, Ulips, life in...Click on Read More
How to close a bank account
To maintain a bank account, one has to comply with the average quarterly balance requirements. To ensure good housekeeping of one’s finances, it is advisable to cl...Click on Read More
What is a Tax Deduction Number?
Basically, entrepreneurs who start their new business have to apply for TAN. To know why you require this Tax Deduction Account Number, let us understand the meaning of ...Click on Read More
Retirement rules are changing: We are high spenders sans inflation-linked pensions, family support
Travels during the year-end break helps me meet many people. This week’s story is about three seniors I met. The problem with those of us nudging the age 60 mark i...Click on Read More
This street vendor manages his finances to save via SIP for his son despite mafia 'tax'
By Uma Shashikant
We step out for a cutting chai. The buzz of activity and the tea-seller’s enthusiasm belies the hardships associate...Click on Read More
Why a separate bank account for household expenses can help you save better
Pooja and her husband earn well, which allows them to have a good lifestyle. However, their spending habits are quite different, as are their attitudes towards money. While Po...Click on Read More
What are perpetual bonds?
1. A perpetual bond is a bond without a maturity date.
2. The issuer has the option to buy back the bond after a specific period. The call ...Click on Read More
How to complain against a housing finance company
There are instances when a customer who has availed of a housing loan&nbs...Click on Read More
6 money management problems of the suddenly rich; 4 ways to fix them
By Uma Shashikant
Last week I was introduced to a young film star who had grown
Want to quit the equity market? Read this before you make a decision
Kunal is keen to quit the equity market as he is not sure what lies ahead. Those arou...Click on Read More
5 smart things to know about the government's fiscal policy
1. Fiscal policy refers to the policies of the government regarding its expenditure, investment spending and taxation.
2. The objective ...Click on Read More
All you need to know about porting your health insurance policy
When you transfer to a new policy from an...Click on Read More
Young earners should not be forced to save for the long term. Here's why
By Uma Shashikant
We were standing outside the electronic goods shop. It was 1990. The husband wanted to buy a VCR. I wanted to open a PPF account. We had all of R...Click on Read More