Road trips are challenging to begin with. Add your family in the equation and it doesn’t take long for the tempers to fly around and things to heat up. But fear not, here are some tongue-in-cheek essentials you can pack in with your luggage and have a peaceful road trip.
If you’ve ever sat for hours in front of a Las Vegas slot machine plunking in coin after coin and waiting for those four 7’s to ching-a-ling into view, you know what it’s like to keep paying premiums towards your term plan without ever seeing a penny in return. Why then do people buy term… 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 »
Ah Holidays. Time to relax, chill out, unwind and treat yourself to some fun. But as with all good things in life, all this vacation magic comes for a price. Now you may have heard some serious advice on cutting costs while planning and during your trip, but we want to go a step further. So we thought outside the box and came with these very silly tips that’ll save you money on your next holiday.
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 »
Many times Indian roads leave you angry, sad, depressed, annoyed and shocked, but sometimes they also make you laugh. The beautiful sights you come across on a road trip in our country are wonderfully balanced by hilarious signs that tell you to drive safely while rendering you in splits.
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 »