Long-term tax on capital gains arising from selling a house can be invested in another property under Section 54.
Investing heavily in a top-performing fund during good times can cause long-term pain. Don't invest lump sum at market peaks.
A new couple's financial situation changes from their bachelor days.
Once the child is 90 days old, parents must add her to the family health floater cover, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Don't focus on market or product returns -- focus on your target rate of return, and then choose an investment.
Go for high quality and low-to-medium-duration funds in your debt portfolio
Debt fund managers think the Reserve Bank governor might at best go for one rate cut in April.
Reduce frill expenses, monetise your assets and invest in professional development to negotiate the choppy phase.
A robo advisor may seem like the perfect solution for those with only a small investment capital who are just starting their investment journey, says Mrin Agarwal, founder, Finsafe India.
Bear in mind that the amount you get paid depends on the stage at which cancer is detected, reveals Sanjay Kumar Singh.
The Budget has changed the rules for Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin visiting India. Instead of 182 days, the number of days has been reduced to 120. You will be treated as a resident of India for tax purposes if you stay in the country for more than 120 days in a financial year and 365 days in the past four years. One consequence of the change will be that people of Indian origin who reside outside India will be able to spend a smaller number of days in the country if they wish to keep their non-resident status intact, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Consumption is among the most diversified and sought-after themes in Indian equities. Over the past five years, consumption theme funds have given an annualised category average return of 15.17 per cent, according to the data from Value Research. But this theme has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, which impacted jobs and livelihood.
Are retirement homes attractive options for the elderly? Experts feel it is a good option to be able to live an independent and activity-filled life. But don't buy it as an investment
Banks and insurers are beginning to reward customers who show exemplary conduct with lower prices and penalise those who behave poorly by imposing higher costs.
A good planner will take the role of a family doctor.
After retirement, the pressure on finances increases in the absence of regular income. Here are a few suggestions to ensure a smooth post-retirement life
One of the biggest advantages of index funds and ETFs is their low cost, points out Sarbajeet K Sen.
With stock prices at elevated levels, investors must cut valuation risks in their portfolio
Many investors, who have made money in the rising market of the recent past, are pulling out of equity funds, believing that they can earn more by investing directly.
'Avoid going overweight on gold. But maintain a 10 per cent allocation via sovereign gold bonds,' Bajaj Capital MD Sanjiv Bajaj tells Sarbajeet K Sen.
Some of these plans will weigh on your pocket. The increase in premium could also be large as you grow older.
When an NRI returns to India, he should be aware of his tax residency status.
US IT industry has opposed Obama's move to tax overseas earnings.
An investor would pay much less when he invests through a registered investment advisor than a distributor.
At the outset, decide whether you want to be a trader or an investor, suggest Sarbajeet K Sen and Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.
Do keep the tax impact and exit load in mind before you take a decision to sell, says Vishal Dhawan.
GIC entered Indian real estate in 2005, when it did a deal with residential developer XS Real, a Chennai-based developer
While the likely intensity of the third wave is still a matter of debate, wisdom lies in being financially prepared for it, advises Bindisha Sarang.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
As part our series on dealing with the pink slip, we spoke to financial planner Sridhar Vetapalem on how to get your finances in order.
'Children should include their parents in the group health insurance cover provided by the employer at the earliest.' 'However, the elderly should not depend on it alone and should also buy a personal health cover,' suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
'In the business of money, where you are regulated, the liability lies on the head of the acquirer.' 'It is not a good thing when you cannot spot the risks.'
Now STPs or variable SIPs can earn better returns than vanilla SIPs.
Investment advisor Sheetal Jhaveri busts popular money myths to make you a confident investor
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.
Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.
Don't let knotty financial issues weaken your marital bond. Heavy liabilities of one partner have the potential to sour a new relationship. So, develop a plan for how you will deal with these.
If someone does reduce his contribution, he should scale it back to the 12% level as soon as he can, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
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