PFP Primer: All you need to know about Debt Mutual Funds
For most retail investors, mutual funds mean equity mutual funds. Well, equity mutual funds have a sibling too i.e. debt […]
The Problem with Single Premium Life Insurance Plans
Tax-saving season is underway. You must already be exploring ways to save income tax under Section 80C of the Income
Should you invest in HUDCO Tax-Free Bonds?
Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO)is coming out with a Tax-free bonds issue. The issue opens on January 27,
Sovereign Gold Bonds Revisited: Should you invest?
The Government is out with Second Tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds. Applications for the bonds will be accepted from January
Should you buy a Health Insurance plan with Maternity Benefits?
Health Insurance plans come in many variants. The extent of coverage across two health insurances can vary on many parameters.
PFP Primer: How are your Investments taxed?
Investment decisions shall never be driven by tax considerations alone. I have reiterated this point in many of my previous
PFP Primer: How to calculate Income Tax Liability?
You got the pay slip for the last month. It was your first salary after the annual hike and bonus.
Should you invest in IREDA Tax-Free Bonds?
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is coming out with a Tax-free bonds issue. The issue opens on January 8,
Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme: Revisited
Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme or Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) was notified in December 2014. The scheme offered attractive guaranteed interest rates.
How to save Income Tax? Part-III Tax-Exempt Allowances
In the third part of the series on how to save taxes, I will discuss certain common tax exemptions. Certain