The triple tragedy of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan has not only shaken the world’s third largest economy, but also brought tremors to the global economy. As per, economist Robert Shiller, the Japanese quake and the tsunami could reach a global scale and this can be seen from the fact that the… 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 »
As a senior citizen, while safety of capital is of paramount importance, don’t forget to take into account the tax factor. Taxes can actually erode the value of your returns. Also another black hole to watch out for is inflation. Many seniors opt for the security of assured returns and end up finding that the… Read More »
2010 is a watershed year for the investors’ community in many ways. India regained the high growth rate, monsoon was plenty to spread cheer, auto sector saw huge growth, and stock market touched the same all time high of 2008. Quantitative easing in US started in 2010 and its impact will be felt only in… Read More »
Are you more concerned about protecting your capital or do you want higher returns, never mind the risk to your capital? Answering these questions will help you choose the best investment option for your needs. Invest as per your risk appetite. Understand the risk involved in going ahead with the decision and see if it… Read More »
Budget 2011-12 has given a marginal benefit on the tax slab for individuals. However the benefits for very senior citizens are higher. However the expectations that there will be changes in the investment avenues and their slabs have not been met.
As an investor, you should be concerned about the way in which the fund manager manages your fund. If he buys and sells the stocks in the fund regularly, you end up paying more and thus reducing your returns. While this strategy can give you high returns, it is more likely that the fund manager… 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.
If you are thinking about putting all your eggs in one basket, better not do that because Section 80C has a limit of Rs. 1 L. That is, if you have made investments of Rs. 1.50 L in the investment instruments mentioned above, only Rs. 1, 00,000 out of it would be eligible for deduction… Read More »