The power of financial planning: A journey of comeback from debt to savings

The power of financial planning: A journey of comeback from debt to savings

Is it possible to bounce back from the brink of bankruptcy to carve out a strong financial base for oneself? The answer to that question is yes, provided one has access to sound financial advice that can help one tide over losses and pick the right investments that will help build wealth over the long … Read more

Personal Loan: 5 ways to fund your wedding; see details

Personal Loan: 5 ways to fund your wedding; see details

If you have a wedding scheduled in a few months, chances are that you have already accumulated enough money to organise the celebration for the big day. However, if the wedding is still some years away, then you are supposed to have a well-organised plan for saving funds for the same. Here, we share a number … Read more

7 scenarios where personal loans can be useful for financial stability

7 scenarios where personal loans can be useful for financial stability

Big decisions in life, like moving to a house, buying a car, or starting your own business, are not easy and require careful planning and investment. In times when we run out of funds to make these decisions, there is always an option to access credit via tools like personal loans. This type of unsecured … Read more

Soon depositors will be able to open a fixed deposit for 20 years: Report

Soon depositors will be able to open a fixed deposit for 20 years: Report

Typically, banks offer fixed deposits with a maximum tenure of 10 years. There is no bank that offers an FD with a tenure longer than 10 years. This may change soon. Suryoday Small Finance Bank plans to stretch the maximum tenor of a Fixed Deposit (FD) to over 20 years, and the depositors will also … Read more

Is luxury losing its luster? How status symbols became commonplace

Is luxury losing its luster? How status symbols became commonplace

There was a time not so long ago when luxury handbags made the loudest status statement. If you wanted to claim that you have arrived, without really using words to that effect, one just bought a luxury handbag, the cost of which onlookers could only guess would go into a few lakhs. Things have evolved … Read more

Independence Day 2024: Why should you strive to find freedom from debt?

Independence Day 2024: Why should you strive to find freedom from debt?

India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day tomorrow.This Independence Day is a good time for you to take concrete measures to be debt-free. When the debt level is exorbitant, it not only puts your wealth creation plan in jeopardy but also whittles away a sizeable part of your income in the form of interest. Let … Read more

Budget and taxes: A balancing act between short-term challenges and long-term growth

Budget and taxes: A balancing act between short-term challenges and long-term growth

The Union budget for 2024-25 has proposed several changes in the capital gains tax structure, some of which are surprising moves that the mutual fund industry and the wider market community were not prepared for. One of the most significant was the hike in long-term capital gains tax from 10% to 12.5%. The budget’s proposal … Read more

Budget 2024: How will the increased NPS tax deduction impact your retirement savings?

Budget 2024: How will the increased NPS tax deduction impact your retirement savings?

Budget 2024 has introduced significant changes to the National Pension System (NPS), aiming to make it more attractive and beneficial for private sector employees. One of the most notable changes is the increase in the tax deduction limit on the employer’s contribution to NPS, which has been raised from 10% to 14% of the basic … Read more

Income Tax Changes in Budget 2024: Dos and don’ts for individual taxpayers

Income Tax Changes in Budget 2024: Dos and don’ts for individual taxpayers

The budget has brought in some major changes in taxation which would impact individuals. People may make some knee-jerk decisions as a quick reaction to the tax announcements and this article tends to suggest the do’s and don’ts to help people to avoid unwise actions. Before even getting into any specifics, regardless of changes in … Read more

Budget 2024: With greater incentives rolled out, would it be beneficial for taxpayers to embrace new tax regime?

Budget 2024: With greater incentives rolled out, would it be beneficial for taxpayers to embrace new tax regime?

On July 23, 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament, announcing modifications to direct taxes. One notable highlight of the Union Budget 2024-25 is the 50% rise in the standard deduction, now up to ₹75,000. This is a beneficial move for salaried taxpayers, particularly those choosing the new tax … Read more