An Aadhaar card can fast-track the KYC procedure for some instruments.
The new penalty regime could create a fresh set of complications for tax payers.
ICICI Prudential has tied up with the healthcare service provider to enable investors in its ICICI Prudential Savings Fund use the money seamlessly for medical purpose.
Things are expected to change dramatically in a few years for urban consumers.
Rationalisation in taxation on the retirement scheme puts significant money in the hands of investors.
Retirees have better options that offer liquidity, better returns and are more tax-efficient.
Investors were stuck in old schemes though they were suspended because of tax implications.
If the government decides to go back to the old regime where the EPF was not taxed but the NPS was, the latter will become an unattractive product.
The next revision will make the rates similar to those of bank FDs.
Equity-linked savings scheme, PPF and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana are recommended instruments.
Life insurers need applicants to abstain from tobacco for up to five years.
While it's not difficult to fall prey to card fraud, individuals can protect themselves against losses.
Experts say it could make divorces amicable and help reduce court cases.
A number of countries allow you to become citizens by investing in government-approved projects or real estate or by buying bonds.
Buying stocks during bad times can lead to good returns.
Don't reveal any information to strangers.
Usually, online and offline discounts are similar. If discounts are too high, check builder's credentials.
It's not as easy to know how the funds were deployed and gauge the impact.
If borrowers don't have access to a bank's credit facility, it could make sense to use peer-to-peer systems.
For non-callable deposits above Rs 1 crore, the interest rate is only five basis points more than the regular FD.
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