In all likelihood, you’ve heard all about why life insurance is important. But. something stops you from going ahead and buying it. It’s that little red devil on your shoulder that tugs at your ear, that weighs you down with the usual falsehoods surrounding life insurance, that feeds mischievous little pieces of advice (let’s call them ‘myths’)… 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 »
Insurance sales start surging in January of every year and peaks in March. So, are more accidents happening during this period? More people getting hospitalized? Or, a sudden realization in the new year that one needs life cover? It’s Option D – none of the above. The reason is painfully simple – tax saving! So,… Read More »
Of late, consumers and enterprises in India have been feeling a lot like Aussie bowler Mitchell Johnson in the recent AUS-NZ World Cup face off. If Johnson was left battered after having ducked blow after bludgeoning blow from Kiwi batsman McCullum’s willow, Indian taxpayers find themselves doing some ducking of their own. For, they end… Read More »
Have you ever felt the need to get your hands on the person who came up with the concept of income tax in the first place? Have you wondered how long ago it started? Do you know what is common between cooking oil, booty of war, foreigners, and the process of rain? Read on to… Read More »
For young Indians, it is all about money, honey! Unlike their fathers and grandfathers who had scores of hungry mouths to feed, the Young Turk of today has fewer responsibilities and can barely look beyond their own mouth. Earning wads of money, he is literally rolling in cash. However, are Indians today making the best… Read More »
Ram prides himself on being up-to-speed in money management. Despite his hectic office schedule, he has managed to ensure health cover, life cover and investments spread across PPF, Mutual funds, and other instruments. He met his friend Mr. Kent, who is a Certified Financial Planner. With a glint in his eyes, he placed his balance… Read More »
Dear Shri. Arun Jaitley Hope my letter would find you in the best of health and spirit. I had read in the newspapers a few months ago that you had undergone bariatric surgery for weight loss. Sorry for my negligence but a common salaried man like me has no chance to undergo such a surgery.… Read More »
There are two aspects to everything in life and the same is true in the world of finances. Today loans are easily available for instant gratification. Be it a home loan, a loan to own that dream car or a consumer durable loan to buy the latest plasma TV, loans are available at the drop… Read More »