Category Archives: Savings

9 Fees You Could Save On Travel

Most people postpone their travel plans because they think they’re too busy, or it’s too expensive. If you have postponed it for the second reason, saving money while travelling is simple. In fact, traveling on a budget is fun, and with a little planning, you can keep aside all those unwanted charges many people end… Read More »

6 Infuriating Tax Queries Answered

We are all usually surrounded by lot of questions related to investments, taxation, finance etc. In this article, we have handpicked 6 questions which are important and applicable to most of us. 1. How are tax rebates calculated for early payment of a home loan? Those who have availed a home loan usually have this… Read More »

Tax Implications on your Groovy Second Home

Humankind has spread its wings and made the moon its second home. While there are no tax implications of that (not yet at least!) there certainly are tax implications on your second home here on earth. We unlock the tax dreadlock for you. Tax implications for multiple properties Before getting into the details of tax… Read More »

Tax Implications on Life Insurance

Whether you are planning on buying a house, embarking on a new career path or just drawing lines for your children’s future, this hoary advice rings your ears: “Do your best, but be prepared for the worst.” Of course, you have paid heed to it and that’s the reason why you have bought insurance policies. You… Read More »

The Tales Of Four Smart Money Movers

Ever felt like Robert Kiyosaki or Warren Buffett, who seem to turn everything they touch into a gold mine? Well, you don’t need to go that far for examples of smart investors. Here are 4 such stories of smart guys closer home. The plainly yellow farmers Did you know that farmers can take gold loan… Read More »

Making the best use of your passive income

Everyone likes a little extra in life. Be it a free topping on your favorite pizza or some extra stash of cash apart from your regular earnings. In today’s inflation-oriented world, where prices of just about everything is sky rocketing, the more one can earn the better it is. It is no surprise that families… Read More »

What can anger a working woman?

Women save a larger share of their earnings, but they will likely still be worse off when they retire because they earn less and spend more. This was a telling insight reported by ADP, a US-based research institute. If this is the case with one of the most developed nations worldwide, can it be very… Read More »

Paisa Wise, Rupee Foolish

My neighbour AtiBhudiram doesn’t shy away from going to city outskirts for bargain shopping. He doesn’t mind spending money on petrol to save few rupees. His wife proudly displays the clothes he has bought at such bargain prices to my wife to showcase “Neighbour’s Envy Owner’s Pride”! Atibhudiram also bought a luxury car last month… Read More »

6 worst financial planning gaffes people make

‘Luck by chance’. If this movie happens to define your investment story, chances are that it will bomb at the box office of financial success. The success of your financial planning hinges completely on the financial decisions made by you during your life. If you have left something to chance, be prepared to be handed… Read More »