Personal Finance

I receive pension under the Jeevan Suraksha policy of the Life Insurance Corporation of India.The pension amount is included under taxable income.I ...

De-Tax Take notice of the taxman’s mails

Take notice of the taxman’s mails

The I-T Dept can issue notices for a range of reasons; respond to them appropriately

Your Financial Plan Your Financial Plan

Your Financial Plan

I work in a software company in Canada and my fiancé works in India. I am planning to migrate back to India. My fiancé wishes to buy a flat worth ₹40 ...

Product Review Secure enough?

Secure enough?

HDFC ERGO’s E@Secure cyber plan comes with a lot of limits and pre-set criteria

Product Review Wealth builder for the long term

Investors with a high risk profile can consider Bajaj Allianz Life Goal Assure

Term of the week: Fixed-benefit and indemnity plans

Health insurance policies can be broadly placed under two baskets — fixed-benefit health plans and indemnity plans.An indemnity-based plan is a health ...

Insurance Uncovered

Is life insurance policy money protected from attachment by court order under Indian law?Ramesh YadavLife insurance money cannot be attached by ...

Loan Basics Prepayment vs home-loan transfer

Before deciding, calculate the wealth creation potential of both options

Home Truths How to take action against errant builders

Home owners can take different routes to seek remedy for issues with developers

Tax Talk

Kindly let me know whether the standard deduction of ₹40,000 is applicable for pensioners (an ex-banker) aged above 60 years.Laxman Pai With effect ...

Portfolio Ideas How to spend, and yet save

Gradually increase your savings rate during your working life

Tax Alerts Concessional LTCG tax

The Finance Act 2018 has, with effect from April 1, 2018, imposed a concessional rate of tax of 10 per cent on long-term capital gains made on sale ...

Eye on the Market Dos and don’ts in a falling market

Play your cards well now to cash in when the markets revive

Query Insurance Uncovered

My wife, 59, has a corporate mediclaim policy that covers her, my daughter who is 27 and myself, aged 61, for ₹5 lakh. We also have a health insurance ...

Tax Talk

I am in the 30 per cent tax bracket. I made a profit of ₹.1.5 lakh in July this year by selling some of my mutual fund units. I was holding them for ...

Digital Drive How to select your robo-advisor

Make a choice based on your comfort level and complexity of the situation

Legacy Matters Transfer of savings on account holder’s death

With some planning, access to the financial assets of a deceased can be made hassle-free

Taking Cover 4 govt schemes you can benefit from

Ayushman Bharat health insurance is free and allows those eligible to be pre-enrolled

Spend Smart Money management is no child’s play

Give kids the freedom to spend, but monitor whether the money is being spent wisely

Portfolio Ideas Don’t diversify mindlessly

You are unlikely to significantly reduce downside risk by applying naïve diversification principles

Home Truths How size can make a difference

Consider the trade-offs on the size of the project when buying a home

Product Review Guaranteed, but low returns

Tata AIA Guaranteed MIP is for risk-averse investors who want capital protection

Due Diligence What you see is not what you get in CTC

Read your offer letter carefully to find how much your take-home salary is

Small Change

Tax Talk

My father had an HUF account and a PAN associated with it through which he paid all taxes on our agricultural and rental income. He was the Karta and ...

Loan Basics Home loans made easy for self-employed

Housing finance companies have customised offerings for entrepreneurs

Home Truths Ways to transfer property

Options can vary from a simple sale or a gift deed to a relinquishment deed

Portfolio Ideas Planning to retire early? Look beyond finances

Work is not just about earning money to sustain lifestyle requirements

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