When it drizzles, a hanky over your head probably suffices. When it pours, you probably pull out your umbrella. But, when it is pounding, you’d better pull on your rain-sheeter and scramble for the nearest cover. Insurance is no different. Here are some good God-given reasons why you’d re-evaluate how much cover you need. Increasing… Read More »
Choosing an insurance plan is like ordering with friends at a restaurant – the most popular person’s choice prevails.You perhaps do your own research, but end up choosing a plan that your friend has purchased. Does this sound like you? Well, it’s a golden rule of investing that what’s good for your friend may not… Read More »
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 »
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 »
There was a time when IRIs (India-Residing Indians) looked at their NRI cousins with quiet jealousy. Going overseas for work is still considered to be a barometer of success. But NRIs are not descendants of Uncle Scrooge. They too work hard and pay taxes. If you are one of those travelling overseas for work and subscribe… Read More »
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 »
If you had a dime for every time the world changed, you’d soon be belching dollars. And the world changes like nobody’s business. Earthquakes happen. Continents shift. And tax rules change. Specifically, the rules for filing the Income Tax Returns (ITR) have changed. So what’s changed? Here’s a lowdown. Broadcast your foreign jaunts: This time… Read More »
March with its feverish frets and yearly targets is over. April 1st was (no, not All Fools Day) the start of the New Financial Year. So, did you make those financial resolutions for the new year? Or did you end up like Teena and Prateek? Teena and her husband Prateek, a newly-wed couple, had a… Read More »
March is that time of the year when you’re no different from a headless chicken. Only, you’re running around pecking at investments to save tax at the last minute. A mere week away from the deadline of 31st March 2015, diligence finally overpowered procrastination and I sat down to take care of my taxes. The… Read More »
Some habits die hard. One such habit is jumping out of your seat when you get a rude shock. Jeevan, a senior editor with a media group, did just that – jump out of his seat – when he received a call from the accounts department telling him that he would receive only 40% of… Read More »