Tinesh Bhasin

Stories by Tinesh Bhasin

Not yet filed FY16 tax return? HURRY!

Not yet filed FY16 tax return? HURRY!

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2018

Miss the March 31, 2018 deadline to file belated tax return for FY16, and risk an I-T notice and a hefty fine.

How to play the debt market

How to play the debt market

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2018

If you are in credit opportunity funds, income funds or dynamic bond funds for a long-term goal, stay put.

Want to beat volatility with decent returns?

Want to beat volatility with decent returns?

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2018

Use fixed maturity plans to tide interest rate volatility if you're okay with lock-in because longer duration. FMPs can give up to annualised 7.7 per cent returns.

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2018

Under the EB-5 visa programme you can become a US citizen provided you invest $500,000 in an approved project and create targeted employment. But only 700 Indians can do so each year.

Planning retirement? Buy these MFs

Planning retirement? Buy these MFs

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2018

Investors across age groups and risk appetite can invest in these schemes.

How to protect your assets from spouse's bad loans

How to protect your assets from spouse's bad loans

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2018

If the spouse is the guarantor of husband's business loans, banks can hold her liable for default. Here are ways to ring-fence her assets.

Last minute tax tips...

Last minute tax tips...

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2018

Evaluate recurring investment products and do the numbers before making any investments.

Should you buy OPD, diagnostics insurance?

Should you buy OPD, diagnostics insurance?

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2018

Before you buy a cashless benefit plan at lower premiums, check if you can make full use of it. Most don't even exhaust the entire benefit.

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2018

While there's tax arbitrage advantage in ULIPs now, experts say investors should prefer mutual funds for long-term savings.

How you can find out if your Aadhaar was misused

How you can find out if your Aadhaar was misused

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2018

Now you can check your Aadhaar authentication history online to track if anyone misused your unique identity.

4 ways the Budget cheers senior citizens

4 ways the Budget cheers senior citizens

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

Thanks to Budget 2018, seniors can invest more and also save more.

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Did you know that your home insurance covers valuables in bank locker?

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Install a security software that has an app advisor function, advises Tinesh Bhasin.

Should you go for a zero-cost medical loan?

Should you go for a zero-cost medical loan?

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2018

Here's what borrowers must pay attention to before going for such medical loans.

Investing in bitcoin? A word of caution

Investing in bitcoin? A word of caution

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2017

Don't invest more than 5 per cent of your portfolio in bitcoin. The virtual currency's price has run up very fast and experts feel a correction may be around the corner.

The dangers of financial apps on your smartphone

The dangers of financial apps on your smartphone

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2017

'Malicious files can silently sit in your phone and relay data to hackers without your knowledge.'

Payments banks vs wallets: What should you opt for?

Payments banks vs wallets: What should you opt for?

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2017

While a wallet is convenient, payments bank offers interest on deposits and ATM facility.

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2017

Don't share information over phone with anyone. Use only official apps. Keep Aadhaar locked unless needed.

Active funds vs ETFs: Where should you invest?

Active funds vs ETFs: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2017

ETFs may be an option if you are considering only large-cap funds, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin.

How to secure your family's financial future

How to secure your family's financial future

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

Use whole life term policies for legacy planning. By doing so, your annual outgo will come down and returns will improve, suggest Chirag Madia and Tinesh Bhasin.