The longer a bear market lasts, the more the eventual returns are, says Devangshu Datta.
It was because of strong inflows into debt-oriented schemes that saved 2019 from being a "dark-dull year of investing" as inflows into equity funds has dropped this year due to a volatile market.
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.
Want your investments to make money as well as save tax for you? Anil Rego has some advice
Goals like buying a car or travelling abroad are short-term goals whereas purchasing a house or retirement planning are medium and long-term goals.
If you're a salaried person there are many ways to save taxes
Experts expect the trend to continue in the near term.
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.
Five parameters that will help you make a winning decision
Salaried employees get several benefits under Sections 80C, 80D, 80G and others.
The govt has incentivised the worst of investment products.
Three key instruments that can help you meet your financial goals, while also allowing you to enjoy tax deductions are ELSS, term cover and health cover.
Insurance firms have designed amazing retirment plans to lure more customers.
Evaluate recurring investment products and do the numbers before making any investments.
If your fund's expense ratio has risen dramatically after Sebi's recent changes, compare it with the category average before switching.
Mahavir Chopra compares mutual funds and Ulips to help investors decide.
Dilip Kumar Jha explains what the buyers must do to protect their own interest.
You can still save money, says Samkit Maniar
Investments and expenses under section 80 C allows various tax benefits, says Harjot Singh Narula
MFs continue to find it difficult to attract and retain long-term money from investors
A simple primer on how much money taxpayers can save under various sections of the Income Tax Act.
A tax plan is not only to save taxes, it should also assist you in achieving your other financial goals such as buying a home, a car, children's education, retirement to name a few. Here are some top ways in which you could plan for your tax savings
A mistake here can prove costly.
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
Individuals often postpone tax planning till the end of the financial year. As the deadline for showing proof of investments draws near, they invest randomly in any product that will help them save tax for that year. Later, they realise that it is not suited for them, so they abandon it. Tax planning should not be a standalone, one-off activity, but should be in sync with your overall financial plan, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.
While regulators are trying to do their bit, the onus is on you to prove it.
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.
Salil Dhawan explains how as you progress in your career you can also grow your money at a phenomenal pace if you start investing early.
Taxpayers can claim a deduction on tuition fees for a maximum of two children.
These simple changes can add a significant thrust to your overall money management over time.
Use deductions introduced in the Budget to save additional Rs 24,000 in tax
An Aadhaar card can fast-track the KYC procedure for some instruments.
Encouraging domestic financial savings through focused measures would help mobilise long term resources for funding infrastructure and economic development.
Investors must remember that only resident Indians can open a PPF account and a person can have only one PPF account.
If new goals have emerged, this is the time to make fresh investments.
The onus is on you to reject financial products that don't suit your needs.
The forthcoming budget is an excellent opportunity for the Government to fulfill its promise of high economic growth.
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