Why the government should keep taxes small and simple
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Every year we spend a lot of time trying to figure out the Budget. Reading through the Finance Bill and its detailed proposals is not a joyous task. We are unab...Click on Read More
5 smart things to know about ESG mutual funds
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1. ESG funds invests in companies following the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria.2. Companies are scored across parameters from governance, s...Click on Read More
Active or passive investing? How to pick the right strategy for yourself
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Is this a good time to buy equity? The answer must be a yes or no. Investing expertise is judged by the ability to provide guidance about the future; or better ...Click on Read More
Why tax planning should not be the key driver of investment decisions
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Ishan has just started his career. Of late, he has been getting calls from vendors trying to sell him products with tax benefits, pushing him to invest in them ...Click on Read More
Why you should review your home loan periodically
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A home loan is usually a commitment of 15-20 years. However, during this period, many things can change including a customer’s personal financial situatio...Click on Read More
How to identify areas of your financial life that need correction
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Ankur believes that it is time he took his personal finances seriously. He has bought a house with a loan and managed to make some investments. Though there hav...Click on Read More
How to invest in small savings schemes using the India Post Payments Bank app
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With the launch of the India Post Payments Bankspan> (IPPB) it is now possible to access financial products offered by the post office such as the sav...Click on Read More
What does small-ticket insurance cover?
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1. This type of insurance focusses on a specific need and comes with a low premium and lower cover.2. Most of the offerings are disease-specific (mosquito-borne...Click on Read More
Equity and retirement planning: Why you should not invest only in traditional instruments
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Should I have equity in my retirement portfolio? A just-retired friend wanted to know. After dismissing equity investing as gambling, he finally became convince...Click on Read More
Before you spend, ask if the purchase will jeopardise your wealth and income
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There was an argument recently over a handbag. A friend wanted a luxury brand and paid a bomb for it. The other argued that such expenses were nothing but vanit...Click on Read More
How to decide life insurance policy term
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Tej Pratap is a 35-year-old doctor. He has been thinking of reviewing his life insurance needs ever since his son was born five years ago. In view of his increa...Click on Read More
5 important things to know about a term loan
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1.Term loans are usually given for acquiring land, constructing buildings, buying and setting up machinery and equipment, or buying commercial vehicles. Read m...Click on Read More
How to set up SIP investments in mutual funds, stocks, recurring deposits
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To inculcate the saving and investing habit, it makes sense to set aside small amounts regularly. This allows investors to manage their regular expenses while s...Click on Read More
Should you take a loan to buy a big car?
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Ashwin is a 30-year-old tech professional, working for the past five years. He earns well and spends much on luxuries. His lifestyle does not allow him to save ...Click on Read More
What is a current account?
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1. Current account is a bank account for people who run businesses. It is designed for carrying out day-to-day business transactions easily.2. The funds in a cu...Click on Read More