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September 11, 2020, Friday
Digital health plan may make insurance products cheaper: Irdai member
Health insurance products calculated based on historical data will get better information, says T L Alamelu
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May 25, 2020, Monday
Old income tax regime or new? Work out the math before you make your choice
Compute your income-tax liability twice, under the old system and the new. Factor in likely events like job loss of pay cuts
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May 25, 2020, Monday
Re-evaluate the tax regime you've chosen if your salary has changed
For different income levels, there are different break-even deduction points. If you can avail of higher deductions than that, ...
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June 07, 2018, Thursday
Ambiguity over classification of rental income makes filing returns tricky
How return is filed will depend on whether you rent it on apps like Airbnb or simply let it out
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June 01, 2018, Friday
Smart spending: Healthcare services at home need not be expensive
Since there is little insurance cover, one has to meet the expenses out of one's own pocket
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May 04, 2018, Friday
To earn higher interest income, you have to take some measured risks
For fixed-income investors, this is undoubtedly good news, as interest rates will go up. Banks like State Bank of India, ICICI ...
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May 02, 2018, Wednesday
Hotspot: From anonymity to IT-ITeS hub, story of Gachibowli
Over the past five years, Gachibowli has added around 10,900 housing units. Around 32 per cent of the current supply was added in ...
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April 25, 2018, Wednesday
Tipping Point: Why are employers looking at candidates' credit reports?
One reason is that the Employers believe that a poor credit report reflects a lack of discipline and inability to manage his ...
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April 18, 2018, Wednesday
Here's how you can ring-fence your funds and securities from brokers
If you leave too much money lying in your trading account or hand over your securities to them, there is always the risk that ...
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April 10, 2018, Tuesday
Want to invest in MFs? Compare costs of online direct investment portals
Besides Patym, there are various online platforms that let you invest in direct mutual funds. Here's a look at their charges and ...
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March 19, 2018, Monday
Buy into international funds when Indian equity returns run dry
Apart from sustaining your portfolio when the domestic market is faring well, global diversification also safeguards it against ...
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March 14, 2018, Wednesday
Tipping Point: Has your fund changed its name recently? Read why
A monthly income plan is predominantly a debt fund with a small sliver of equity (15-25 per cent) whereas an equity-savings fund ...
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March 07, 2018, Wednesday
Tipping Point: Can a demat account become dormant?
To reactivate your demat account, you will have to fill a reactivation form and submit Know Your Customer (KYC) details. Your DP ...
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March 06, 2018, Tuesday
Pay of employees deputed abroad isn't taxable in India, TDS doesn't apply
A new AAR ruling provides relief to employees deputed overseas and who receive salaries abroad as well as in India
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February 26, 2018, Monday
Responsibility with caution: Wife need not be married to husband's debts
If the spouse is the guarantor of husband's business loans, banks can hold her liable for default. Ways to ring-fence her assets
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September 01, 2017, Friday
Big setback for Unitech MD, SC says deposit Rs 5 cr
SC asked the real estate company to deliver the possession of flats
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May 30, 2017, Tuesday
Max Life, HDFC Life likely to approach Irdai with alternate plan test
Lawyers, investment bankers of involved parties working on a simpler plan, say sources
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May 29, 2017, Monday
Pharma funds worst sectoral performers in a year
The funds have shed 8.5%, even as Sensex has returned 16%; effectively that's a 25% underperformance
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May 24, 2017, Wednesday
Do term cover buyers compulsorily have to undergo medical tests?
If you are found to have a condition like obesity, diabetes, the insurer may increase the premium
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May 23, 2017, Tuesday
Filing I-T returns under 'presumptive taxation' may lower tax liability
Professionals will need to maintain detailed records if they fall under the ambit of service tax
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May 25, 2020, Monday
How to deduct TDS against salary under new rules from April? CBDT clarifies
The circular also addresses the confusion that there cannot be a change in option by the employee during the year, coming as a ...
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May 25, 2020, Monday
You can claim 100% tax deduction on donation towards PM CARES Fund
The government has provided tax relief and extensions in deadlines for statutory compliances
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June 07, 2018, Thursday
Realty check: Current rates and unit sizes in Rs 10 mn - 15 mn price range
If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy
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June 07, 2018, Thursday
Investors backing off as auditors continue to resign from leading firms
When auditors resign, it is a clear sign of trouble. It makes sense to cut losses in such firms
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May 16, 2018, Wednesday
Esops in start-ups don't guarantee a windfall
Understand the terms and condition for vesting of employee stock options before you opt for them
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May 03, 2018, Thursday
UPI 2.0 helping merchants; to allow Aadhaar-based biometric transaction
Users will be able to set mandates for recurring payments and transact using Aadhaar-based biometric authentication
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April 25, 2018, Wednesday
Realty check: Current rates and unit sizes in Rs 5 mn - 10 mn price range
If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy.
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April 25, 2018, Wednesday
Here's why you must invest in foreign assets to guard against rupee's fall
A vast array of components are also imported, such as for computers, high-definition television sets, and other electronic items
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April 12, 2018, Thursday
Investors can earn risk-free income of 6-8% annually by lending stocks
As a lender, you can place an order with the broker mentioning the stock, quantity to lend, period, and lending fees you expect ...
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April 02, 2018, Monday
Small savings schemes still attractive despite fixed deposit rate hike
State Bank of India has twice hiked interest rates on fixed deposits within a month, but an investor still gets better returns at ...
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March 15, 2018, Thursday
If you need to invest in debt in long-term portfolio, go for dynamic bonds
If you are in credit opportunity funds, income funds or dynamic bond funds for a long-term goal, stay put
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March 08, 2018, Thursday
Women's Day: Smart tips to handle finances from 3 female money managers
Ghosh says she gets her investment ideas from reading up the personal finance sections of newspapers and blogs on the subject
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March 07, 2018, Wednesday
Citibank launches home loan product linked to an external benchmark
Citibank's new home loan will be benchmarked to the three-month treasury-bill rate
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February 26, 2018, Monday
Retirement schemes from MFs can help to create a corpus for silver years
With multiple plans, investors across age groups and risk appetite can invest in these schemes
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February 26, 2018, Monday
GST: What happens if person files return but doesn't make payment of taxes?
Under the GST law, the filing of return without payment of taxes shall not be considered as a valid return
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August 29, 2017, Tuesday
Total return index is a more transparent benchmark
It takes into account dividend payout of constituent stocks to help investors with better ideas
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May 29, 2017, Monday
Little-known firms which have caught the fancy of fund managers
Domestic fund managers are always on lookout for little-known companies with encouraging prospects
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May 24, 2017, Wednesday
Nayabad: Well-planned with good basic infrastructure
Property rates in Nayabad are lower as compared to established localities of the city
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May 24, 2017, Wednesday
Small businesses should buy cyber insurance
Look for policies that will cover third-party liabilities, costs arising after a hacking incident
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May 23, 2017, Tuesday
Skip the avocado toast, save for retirement
Millennials can't count on being bailed out by stock and housing markets
