New tax regime versus Old tax regime
Income tax is levied on individuals, HUFs, partnership firms, LLPs, and corporations as per Income Tax Act. If an individual’s income exceeds the minimum threshold limit, they are subject to a slab system of taxation. Here is a comparison of the tax slabs of the old...
What are Target Maturity Funds
What are Target Maturity Funds Target maturity funds (TMFs) invest in a basket of fixed-income securities such as Government bonds, State Development Loans, and bonds issued by PSUs & high-quality companies. They track a particular fixed income index and invest...
How does Budget 2022-23 affect me?
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for the financial year 2022-23 on February 1. While there are no changes to income tax slabs, here is a list of some of the key announcements that will have a direct bearing on personal finance - Citizens...
How will the Account Aggregator Framework benefit us?
When Mahesh wanted to buy a home and take a housing loan, he spent a lot of time and effort. It was not just deciding the house to buy but the logistics of collecting documentation such as bank statements, tax information, identification proofs and more too. These...
Protect your finances from cybercrime
People were being lured to a webpage with the promise of getting three times return on their investment in binary trading. They had to scan a QR code and send money to an account. Once the money was sent, the owner of the webpage disappeared into thin air. The Delhi...
Life planning versus financial planning
When COVID-19 hit and continued to prevail over time, Samaresh got a jolt. He is a senior management executive in his early 40s, working 16-18 hours a day and used to travel across the globe for work in the pre-pandemic era. He was devastated with the loss around and...
Positive Pay System – Is it a new positive for banking?
What is Positive Pay System? ‘Positive Pay’ system is a new ruling implemented by RBI. It is a measure to protect cheque-based transactions from fraud. Under this system, re-confirmation of key details may be needed for cheque-based transactions amounting to more...
Should I diversify my portfolio with international investments?
Portfolio diversification is a strategy whereby an investor invests in a variety of assets that have different features. The strategy is used to minimize risk and maximize returns. On an average, investment portfolios composed of different kinds of investments yield...
Should You Opt For Job Loss Insurance
A job loss is a threat to your financial stability. You may not be able to pay off your bills, EMIs, or other important expenses. Job loss insurance is a financial cover for for people who lose their job. The sum assured will give them a financial respite for some...
Life planning versus financial planning
When COVID-19 hit and continued to prevail over time, Samaresh got a jolt. He is a senior management executive in his early 40s, working 16-18 hours a day and used to travel across the globe for work in the pre-pandemic era. He was devastated with the loss around and...
Positive Pay System – Is it a new positive for banking?
What is Positive Pay System? ‘Positive Pay’ system is a new ruling implemented by RBI. It is a measure to protect cheque-based transactions from fraud. Under this system, re-confirmation of key details may be needed for cheque-based transactions amounting to more...
Should I diversify my portfolio with international investments?
Portfolio diversification is a strategy whereby an investor invests in a variety of assets that have different features. The strategy is used to minimize risk and maximize returns. On an average, investment portfolios composed of different kinds of investments yield...
Should You Opt For Job Loss Insurance
A job loss is a threat to your financial stability. You may not be able to pay off your bills, EMIs, or other important expenses. Job loss insurance is a financial cover for for people who lose their job. The sum assured will give them a financial respite for some...
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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