Joydeep Ghosh, Tinesh Bhasin And Priya Nair

Stories by Joydeep Ghosh, Tinesh Bhasin And Priya Nair

Doubts over new Income Declaration Scheme

Doubts over new Income Declaration Scheme

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2016

CAs not sure if individuals declaring unaccounted money will get immunity from reassessment as these provisions are not covered in the Bill.

NRIs watch out: Stricter norms for you!

NRIs watch out: Stricter norms for you!

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2016

NRIs could run into difficulties if they possess discontinued currency notes amounting to a high value.

A cashless wedding: Is it possible?

A cashless wedding: Is it possible?

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2016

E-wedding planners allow you to book everything online, including venues, make-up artists, bands, florists.

Why you must revive your lapsed insurance

Why you must revive your lapsed insurance

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2016

You are charged the same premium and also enjoy continuity benefits

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2016

What can households do with the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes? How can they find Rs 100 and smaller denominations?

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2016

While the acceptance of cards, mobile wallets and banking apps is increasing, only 10 per cent of transactions take place through them.

Don't panic, there's enough time to get new notes

Don't panic, there's enough time to get new notes

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2016

In the next few days, use credit/debit cards wherever possible or download your bank's mobile banking app or a mobile wallet.

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2016

With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.

Why you must change your ATM PIN right away

Why you must change your ATM PIN right away

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2016

With debit cards of 5 banks compromised, time to be very cautious while transacting. If possible, avoid non-bank ATMs.

Small savings schemes score for retail investors

Small savings schemes score for retail investors

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2016

For longer tenure products, they offer higher returns compared to other instruments. But for shorter tenures, things are getting tighter for investors.

Tough rules for AYUSH treatment make health cover difficult

Tough rules for AYUSH treatment make health cover difficult

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

IRDA's condition that treatment under AYUSH has to be at a government hospital or an institute recognised by the government makes insurance cover difficult.

Loan against property: The dos and don'ts

Loan against property: The dos and don'ts

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2016

Frequent balance transfer in search of a lower rate can be tricky for borrowers, if property prices fall

Taking loans to repay card dues is not smart

Taking loans to repay card dues is not smart

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2016

Use credit cards with discretion and try to generate a net monthly surplus to avoid falling into a debt trap

Penniless in the middle of the month? Check out these loan options

Penniless in the middle of the month? Check out these loan options

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2016

Short-term loans from NBFCs can be more convenient but come at higher cost

Why you MUST NOT share real personal data while downloading free apps

Why you MUST NOT share real personal data while downloading free apps

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2016

You should rather use nicknames, incorrect date of birth and if possible make a separate e-mail address for such apps and services. You should also not share your phone number

Making a will? Minimise disputes when distributing wealth unevenly

Making a will? Minimise disputes when distributing wealth unevenly

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2016

Explain reasons for uneven bequest in the will and make small changes to it regularly to show that your intention remains unchanged.

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2016

About 70 per cent of ATMs in India are running on outdated operating systems, which makes it easier for fraudsters to crack them

Read this before you invest in non-convertible debentures!

Read this before you invest in non-convertible debentures!

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2016

For the wealthy, post-tax returns of debt funds would work out better

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2016

A mobile wallet may offer discounts but allows transactions of limited amounts. And, while a bank app or internet account allows larger transactions, it might be less convenient

Stay invested in equities over the long term for better returns

Stay invested in equities over the long term for better returns

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2016

Here's how to get high returns from equities...