Calculative risks is what differentiates the successful businesses from the rest, points out Bhargav Varma, co-founder and COO of CiS App, a social networking venture.
Give them up post haste and make a rocking beginning to the New Year.
If the gift is received from a relative, there is no tax implication. But if the gift is received from a non-relative and exceeds Rs 50,000 in value during a financial year, the entire value of the gift is taxable.
Is there a simple way to become a millionaire? How much should you invest every month to become a crorepati in 15-20 years?
Evaluate recurring investment products and do the numbers before making any investments.
'Use this money to build an emergency fund if you do not have one.'
Investors must, however, be prepared for volatility in ELSS, cautions Sanjay Kumar Singh.
A term plan's premium is lower than that of a wholelife plan.
This Children's Day, groom your child to be financially responsible, says Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.
Salil Dhawan explains why you must invest early in life.
If a female user leaves her contact details, her social media handles in her bio or her photos, or she shares it too soon on chat, beware, warns Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.
In an online chat with readers on August 10, Vidya Bala, Vidya Bala, head of mutual fund research at FundsIndia, answered their queries. For hose who missed the chat, here is the transcript.
Follow these simple tips and you will be on your way to getting prosperous.
Demonetisation is the biggest reason for the rise in preference for small savings.
A retirement fund can be helpful for all age groups, but ideally one should start investing early to beat market swings and gain from compounding.
Whatever your queries, tax expert Mahesh Padmanabhan will answer them and give you tips on tax planning on Friday, February 2, between 4 pm and 5 pm IST. Join us then
SBI has twice hiked interest rates on fixed deposits within a month, but an investor still gets better returns at the post office.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.
If new goals have emerged, this is the time to make fresh investments.
These will save you some money and lots of hassles.
Don't put off today what you can't afford to do tomorrow. Here are 10 things you must do to plan for your comfortable retirement.
The EPFO had decided that 8.15 per cent interest from its debt income would be credited immediately and the remaining 0.35 per cent capital gains from the equity sale would be given later, subject to its redemption.
During an hour-long chat with rediff.com on Tuesday, Kripananda Chidambaram, director, Fintotal.com, offered some valuable tips.
LTA can be claimed only for domestic travel and is available for two journeys within a block of four years.
You need to learn the art of balancing savings and investments, advises Harshad Chetanwala, co-founder, MyWealthGrowth.
'Look not just at the interest rate but also the processing fee.'
While using the family to save tax is legal and smart, ensure you use the ones where clubbing income laws isn't a concern, advises Bindisha Sarang.
For women, it is important to build an emergency fund and a financial independence fund independent of the couple's joint goals and plans.
'It makes sense to have gold in one's portfolio keeping the political and economic risks of 2024 in mind.'
Five simple tips to help the youth kick-start their financial education
Investments and expenses under section 80 C allows various tax benefits, says Harjot Singh Narula
It is time to take stock of your savings and investments for this year and see how you have fared. Keep the following investment planning tips handy for 2010.
Tax expert Mahesh Padmanabhan on how employees can use fringe benefits in their salary to help save tax.
The tax filing season is here, and mutual funds have launched tax-saving products.
This rainy season, don't just prepare for storms but also make your finances rain-proof, says Amar Pandit.
Tax-saving investments should not be made with the sole purpose of saving tax, but should also help an individual grow his wealth, suggests Archit Gupta, founder and CEO, ClearTax.
Find out whether the fund is equity, debt, or hybrid oriented. 'Understand the portfolio composition and whether it suits your risk appetite and horizon.'
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