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When it comes to insurance, make sure you are investing your money in the most beneficial instrument.

Money talk: Should you buy a term plan?

While insurance is undeniably important, it’s equally necessary to pick the right type of policy.

01 Feb 2019 1:27 AM

Timely payments of loan EMIs and credit card dues have the biggest impact on your credit score.

2019 goals: Let’s improve your credit score now

Your credit score encompasses your credit history and financial behaviour in a nutshell.

02 Jan 2019 12:59 AM

Make borrowing and repayment easy. Gear up to finance your car purchase by following this guide.

Are you ready to take that car loan?

With three-year third party insurance becoming mandatory since September 1, 2018, the cost of buying a car just got a little higher.

05 Nov 2018 12:13 AM

With 76% of India’s coastline prone to cyclones and tsunamis, it is easy to notice the increasing climactic threat in people.

Cyclone Season: Are You Fully protected?

Some of the worst weather events occur at the end of the year. Here's how to protect your assets-and your loved ones.

29 Oct 2018 12:10 AM

What are his/her aspirations? We did a survey of more than 1,500 Indian millennials — salaried men and women between the ages of 25 and 35 living in six metros and six non-metros who had done at least one online transaction in the last one month.

How are India’s Millennials managing their money?

Here’s what we learnt about the young Indian’s aspirations.

22 Oct 2018 12:14 AM

The recent fall in the stock market has impacted investor portfolios with equity mutual fund investments.

Keep Calm, Invest On

Keep investing in your mutual fund scheme as per your objectives.

11 Oct 2018 1:44 AM

Taking a home loan is one of the most convenient ways of saving income tax. (Representational image)

8 ‘stupid’ questions about home loans

Taking a home loan to fund the purchase of your house is one of the biggest financial decisions.

03 Oct 2018 1:51 AM

By working with your employer to restructure your CTC usefully, you can increase your in-hand income while lowering your tax.

Paid heavy taxes last year?

How can you avoid this heartburn? Here are a few ideas.

16 Aug 2018 6:43 AM

Normally, the deadline to file your income tax returns is July 31 every year. This year, as it often does, the government extended the deadline to August 31.

What to do if you missed income tax return deadline

From assessment year 2018-19, delayed filing of ITR will attract penalties.

10 Aug 2018 12:59 AM

There are now clear penalties for being late in your return filing.

Why you should file Your Income tax returns

By filing your tax returns, you can also reclaim the excess tax that you might have paid with interest.

12 Jul 2018 2:08 AM

To beat inflation and earn the optimum returns required to achieve your goal, you must pick an investment instrument best suited for your goal.

Work on your goals in 20s for comfortable life

Investing in early stages of your career may allow you to build required wealth for comfortable living.

28 Jun 2018 2:46 AM

5 things to know when you take instant loan

There are several types of loans currently available in market — be it home, education, personal, car or others. Loans however, are not free of cost.

16 Jun 2018 7:59 AM

If you wish to combine wealth creation with tax savings under Section 80C, buy an ELSS mutual fund.

Is Saving Twice Your Income By 35 Possible?

The idea that you should have saved 2x your income at 35, by 35, was recently posted on Twitter.

24 May 2018 2:10 AM

It’s not an optimum use of your precious time and money.

Key to success: Make your money work for you

With the new financial year beginning, let’s look at money can be used productively.

02 May 2018 2:28 AM

If you are under the age of 60, here’s a check list to help you plan your money decisions to create wealth, insure adequately, and save tax in 2018-19.

Invest smartly to save taxes this fiscal year

Unlike rushing to buy tax saving products at the end of the financial year, it is prudent to plan it ahead at the beginning of the fiscal.

26 Apr 2018 2:19 AM

Being able to quickly get out of debt not only means that you stick to your repayment plan but also that you be smart about your savings.

How to smartly and quickly get out of debt

If you want to get out of debt, it requires financial discipline and proper planning.

18 Apr 2018 2:26 AM

Between 2014 and 2018, we saw the Reserve Bank of India reducing the repo rate seven times.

What to do with your debt mutual funds now

With FD interest rates expected to rise, debt funds are getting hit. so what are the options available to investors?

14 Mar 2018 1:57 AM

On top of the showroom price, buying a car entails costs towards insurance, road tax, registration, and GST on factory price as well as on insurance.

Car Loans for the first time

Looking to buy your first car? Here are some things you need to know.

07 Mar 2018 2:36 AM

The Sensex has slid to 33,703 on February 20 — a reduction of nearly seven per cent. Among other factors, one development has played its part in this fall: the announcement of the Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax on equity investments.

Dealing With LTCG Tax and Lower Return on Equity

If you are worried about recent move to tax ltcg, don’t worry. a mere tweak in investing pattern will help you.

03 Mar 2018 2:38 AM

Your EPF contributions also earn you tax deductions under Section 80C, so don’t forget to take it into account.

Newly employed? Here is tax saving investment made easy

One way to lower your tax incidence is to buy tax-saving products such as insurance and PPF.

15 Feb 2018 2:08 AM

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