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Why small savings investments have risen to Rs 1.55 trillion

Why small savings investments have risen to Rs 1.55 trillion

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Demonetisation is the biggest reason for the rise in preference for small savings.

Smart strategies that can give you best returns on investment

Smart strategies that can give you best returns on investment

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

With the Union Budget over, it is a good time to start the rebalancing exercise. Take cues from last year's market performance

NPS vs EPF: Which one is better?

NPS vs EPF: Which one is better?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

A six-point comparison by Anil Chopra, Group CEO & Director, Bajaj Capital

Your tax-saving ready reckoner

Your tax-saving ready reckoner

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

An excerpt from 'Money Smart: The Indian Woman's Guide To Managing Wealth' by Reenita Malhotra Hora and Divya Vij that reveals various options to help you save tax as well as invest for creating long-term wealth.

Pay hike: How to spend your money wisely

Pay hike: How to spend your money wisely

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The Pay Commission's award will provide a windfall that can be used to both spend and invest wisely.

PSU banks fail to push mutual funds

PSU banks fail to push mutual funds

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Some of the public banks showed improvement; much more still needs to be done

6 common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax returns

6 common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax returns

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

With the online tax filing and automation of the tax process the number of mistakes made by taxpayers during filing of taxes have been reduced, but considering the importance of the information, a mistake or an error will be an invitation to trouble.

5 financial decisions for the New Year

5 financial decisions for the New Year

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

These simple changes can add a significant thrust to your overall money management over time.

6 easy ways to reduce your income tax

6 easy ways to reduce your income tax

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Archit Gupta on how can you maximise your savings and reduce your taxable income.

Rs 1 lakh cr worth subsidy goes to the well-off!

Rs 1 lakh cr worth subsidy goes to the well-off!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Indian state's generosity is not restricted to its poorest citizens.

Budget 2016: Check out these six investment options

Budget 2016: Check out these six investment options

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Smart investors fine tune their investments as per the Budget announcements to make the best possible use of tax deductions and other sops.

Save or splurge? The dilemma millennials face

Save or splurge? The dilemma millennials face

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Many millennials believe that they have enough time to plan for long-term goals, hence they do not worry about goals such as retirement.

Budget proposes schemes to widen social security net

Budget proposes schemes to widen social security net

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced several reforms.

Investing in stocks? Learn volatility first

Investing in stocks? Learn volatility first

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

If you have to make money in equities, you need to understand volatility and try to make it your friend, says P V Subramanyam

Vote: 5 expectations from Budget 2017-18

Vote: 5 expectations from Budget 2017-18

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Which one of these expectations do you think will actually materialise, come February 1?

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Tax expert Anil Rego answers readers' questions about how Finance Minister Piyush Goyal's Budget affects you.

Taxpayers, here's some good news for you

Taxpayers, here's some good news for you

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

You need not worry even if there is a mismatch between your income and deduction in Form 16/16A and Form 26AS, says Ashley Coutinho

'India a tax-free country? Not even in distant future!'

'India a tax-free country? Not even in distant future!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Eminent business journalist and author Tamal Bandyopadhyay discussed Budget with rediff.com readers on Tuesday.

Your home loan queries answered!

Your home loan queries answered!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Chartered accountant and Sebi registered investment advisor, Harsh Vardhan Roongta, answers your home loan queries

3 smart tax-planning tips for you

3 smart tax-planning tips for you

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Tax planning will help you pay less income tax. Something everyone wants. But smart tax planning will help you boost your portfolio.

Work in the gig economy? Read this

Work in the gig economy? Read this

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Don't worry about volatile, erratic cash flows, freelancers. Vishal Dhawan explains how you can invest and achieve your financial goals despite irregular income.

Unpredictable rate cut but the signal is clear

Unpredictable rate cut but the signal is clear

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Both the RBI and the central government should see that the transmission of the rate reduction by the banks happens soon, otherwise the whole exercise is futile, says Subramanian MV.

Loans from SBI, ICICI Bank to be cheaper

Loans from SBI, ICICI Bank to be cheaper

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

With the 50 bps rate cut now more banks are expected to reduce their base rate.

No rate cut is good news for depositors

No rate cut is good news for depositors

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Use this window to lock into bank FDs; unless govt cuts small savings rates, banks may not cut deposit rates

Why govt employees hate the National Pension System

Why govt employees hate the National Pension System

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

NPS still has critics despite being in business for a decade and mopping Rs 24,000 crore as of 2013-14.

How to deal with an income tax notice

How to deal with an income tax notice

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Prepare your replies with expert help, if necessary. Keep relevant documents ready to support your replies.

Golden tips to manage your money this new financial year

Golden tips to manage your money this new financial year

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

If new goals have emerged, this is the time to make fresh investments.

Golden tips to invest wisely and save tax

Golden tips to invest wisely and save tax

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Few options that can help you plan taxes wisely.

Got your first salary? 10 wise money tips for you

Got your first salary? 10 wise money tips for you

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Many youngsters take financial discipline as putting restriction on their freedom. That's a myth. You can very well enjoy as well as save and grow your money at the same time. Salil Dhawan shows you how

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.

Govt report card shows slow start to key projects

Govt report card shows slow start to key projects

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The 'Smart Cities' project is one that has faced many hurdles.

AAP's Yogendra Yadav declares assets of Rs 3 crore

AAP's Yogendra Yadav declares assets of Rs 3 crore

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and Gurgaon candidate Yogendra Yadav on Thursday declared his assets to the tune of about Rs 3 crore, which includes farm land, commercial booth and sizable amount of bank deposits and Provident Funds.

Financial planning tips for your child's education

Financial planning tips for your child's education

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

If your child is 20 when s/he decides to pursue higher eduction and her/his current age is 3 years, then here's a plan for you...

Should you prepay your home loan?

Should you prepay your home loan?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Just in case you have surplus funds and are thinking about it, here are some pros and cons you must know...

Lighten up your financial plans this Diwali

Lighten up your financial plans this Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Harjot Singh Narula lists 5 lessons Diwali teaches you about your financial future

Are these mutual funds making you MONEY?

Are these mutual funds making you MONEY?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

How to secure your child's financial future

How to secure your child's financial future

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

You need careful planning to accumulate a corpus for your children's dreams and goals

5 financial resolutions for 2017

5 financial resolutions for 2017

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Start 2017 with these five simple financial resolutions and you will put your family on solid ground financially, says D P Singh, executive director and chief marketing officer, SBI Mutual Fund.

Buying retirement plans? These options can be of great help

Buying retirement plans? These options can be of great help

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Insurance firms have designed amazing retirment plans to lure more customers.

5 ways to beat the sharp cut in FD rates

5 ways to beat the sharp cut in FD rates

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Interest rates on bank FDs have started coming down and rates on other fixed-income products will also decline. Investors should lock in to instruments offering higher returns.