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ELSS: Combine High Return with Tax Saving

In February you will have to submit proof of tax-saving investments in your office. Ideally, you should have started making these investments from the beginning of the financial year. But if you have not done so yet, you still have some time. One category you must definitely consider is equity linked savings schemes (ELSS), popularly known as tax-saver funds.

Are You A Left-Brain Thinker Or A Right-Brain Thinker?

US Biologist Roger Sperry and his colleagues were awarded the Nobel Prize for their detailed studies on the brain, which demonstrated that the brain is divided into two hemispheres - Left and Right, which specialize in different tasks.

Thumb Rules that help you make asset allocation decisions simple

Till the recent past, all of us had a family doctor who had this amazing ability to predict how long a fever would last, that too without conducting any medical test.

Revival of Economy

Amidst precarious global growth, India’s GDP growth plummeted to a 6-year low of 5% in Q1,FY20.

Know the mutual fund basics before investing in them

Mutual funds are fast becoming the first choice of the millennial.

How Ulips can work to your advantage: Know the fund options and transparency of charges

Unit linked insurance plan (Ulip) is an investment-linked life insurance plan that combines investment and protection.

HOW MUCH OF TAX DO YOU NEED TO SAVE: FIND OUT

HOW MUCH OF TAX DO YOU NEED TO SAVE: FIND OUT

Diversify to Minimize Portfolio Risk

With both the global and the Indian economy set to slow down, Indian investors should take exposure to international equity funds and gold

New Bike Insurance Rules And How To Avoid Penalties Under Motor Vehicle Act

As a two-wheeler owner, while you were zooming around on the roads, the insurance regulator has brought about certain changes in the insurance rules.

How Marriage Can Change Your Financial Need

Take a step forward to Financial Planning….

Thumb Rules That Help You Make Asset Allocation Decisions Simple

Till the recent past, all of us had a family doctor who had this amazing ability to predict how long a fever would last, that too without conducting any medical test.

Should You Invest In Value Funds?

Some portion of your equity portfolio should be invested in these funds for the sake of style diversity

Post Office Small Savings schemes offering higher interest rate than bank fixed deposits: Choose as per your goal

With Reserve Bank of India cutting repo rate by 135 basis points till now in 2019, the fixed deposit rates are bound to come down as well.

National Pension System: A Complete Tax Saving Guide

The National Pension System (NPS) is a market-linked deferred pension scheme that comes with several tax benefits.

Sailing Into Choppy Waters And Excelling

The economy is going through choppy waters as witnessed in Auto sales, IT collections, Stock market carnage and management guidance post-June 19 results.

Global Economic Activity Has Slowed Down Considerably In The Recent Past

Exacerbated by a relentless sabre rattling between China and US, global growth is expected to be muted in 2019.

Buying Health Insurance?

Know these 5 restrictions for an informed purchase decision

5 Things You Must Do Even Before You Start Investing

Even before one starts investing, there are quite a few things that one needs to fix about one’s money matters. Investing, after all, is only a part of the financial planning process and not the beginning. Even before a rupee is invested, there are several things that need to be done in the background. Here are those few important things to consider even before one starts to write a cheque to make an investment.

Alcohol's Damaging Journey Through The Body

No empirical evidence is required to establish the rampant use of alcohol.

All About Post-Office Time Deposit Scheme

The interest rate on small savings schemes are higher than bank fixed deposits even though they have been reduced marginally recently.

How To Make Sure That Your Tax Saving Exercise Is In Line With Your Life Goals

The tax-saving season for the financial year 2019-20 is on. Rather than waiting for the last minute, one should ideally do the tax planning at the start of the FY.

What Should Investors In Mid-Cap Funds Do Now?

The stock market has been volatile in the recent past and investors in the mid-cap mutual funds have witnessed a fall in the fund value.

Surfing The Consumption Wave

In this shapeshifting world of finance, change is the only constant.

Learn The Magic Of Self-Talk

There is perpetual self-talk taking place inside us

Important Watchouts Before Buying Health Insurance Plan For Self And Family

Many of us have started leading a healthy lifestyle backing it up with wellness programmes or going to the gym.

Tips To Achieve Financial Wellness

Financial wellness and financial well-being are used interchangeably and both these phrases refer to state of bliss which is felt by individuals having financial security and financial freedom.

Select Debt Funds With Caution

Mutual funds have been getting into a lot of trouble in recent times.

Are You Travelling This Summer?

Don’t Forget to carry your Travel Insurance to make your trip memorable and tension-free.

5 Things Equity Mutual Funds Investors Need To Consider Before Investing

With the stock markets touching new all-time highs and a stable government with a full majority at the center, the interest level in participating in the equity markets is looking to go up.

A Motor Insurance Is Much More Than Just A Legal Requirement

Motor Insurance is mandatory by law. It is a legal requirement to have a minimal level of insurance before driving a car in India.