For most middle and upper-middle class families, a house is the most expensive asset owned by them. The asset also has emotional value and therefore families should perform meticulous research before buying the same. The following is a set of must-dos before buying a house.
Studying abroad is expensive and at times the cost can be as high as six times that of the cost in India and hence planning needs to be done to ensure that sufficient funds are at disposal when needed. This is essential because to apply for the student visa, you need to show proof of… Read More »
Money back endowment plans for instance, tell you roughly how much you can expect and at what age (of the child) the money will be due. With money back policies, your child would receive fixed portions of the sum assured at regular intervals. On maturity, your child receives the balance sum assured, if any, plus… Read More »
Liquid funds are a very popular choice if the investment is for a small duration. These funds invest in very short-term securities such as commercial papers, short-term treasury papers and bank deposits. They are not affected by interest rates fluctuations. So, if Mr A holds on till the maturity of the product, then he would… Read More »
The Income Tax Act treats HRA and home loan deductions under separate sections independently. The two are not interconnected to each other. HRA is dealt with in section 10(13A) Rule 2A while home loans are entitled for tax benefits under section 80C (tax benefit on principal repayment) and Section 24 (tax benefit on interest payment)… Read More »
PPF is a typical savings tool but one has to invest for the long term. This means that there is an asset class mismatch. But on the convenience side, the fund scores pretty high for the flexibility that it offers. There are additional unique advantages in the form of wealth tax and insolvency benefits from… Read More »
Come February and all eyes and ears are on the Finance Minister and his budget for the coming year. Almost every citizen of the country has his/her own set of expectations that they would like to see being fulfilled in the coming budget.
1987 marked a very special year for both Maruti as well as our nation with the export of a first lot of 500 cars to Hungary. One can almost feel the jubilation that the workers of MUL must have felt in gaining acceptance in Europe, the very Mecca of automotive engineering. 1992 was a year… Read More »
Fixing a budget will give you more clarity on which models to choose. It will also act as a locus which defines the perimeter of flexibility that you can afford in case your needs are not satisfied by a lower end model. A budget is the best way to shortlist a segment as most of… Read More »
Normally, banks only give 85%-90% of the total cost of the vehicle. The rest will need to be provided upfront as a down payment. Always opt for a higher down payment and look to save on total interest costs. When you book the car, you need to pay a booking amount, which can range anywhere… Read More »