Personal Finance

I have filed an application for withdrawal of 100 per cent accumulation of SAF (Superannuation Fund) maintained by former employer with LIC for the ...

Financial Planning Financial planning for a family of 4

Financial planning for a family of 4

Discipline and product knowledge are key to meet your investment goals

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The below two comments are with respect to the article titled ‘Smart finance, spicy romance’ published on February 14. Financial compatibility is as ...

SIMPLY PUT Yield to maturity

Yield to maturity

Higher the number, higher the risk

Should you book profits on your equity funds?

Biggest risk in selling funds in a rising scenario is exiting early and missing out on further gains

How good is G-Sec as an investment option

No credit risk is an attraction, but note the nuances

Who needs an insurance cover against vector-borne disease

Go for a standard vector-borne diseases policy if you don’t have a regular health plan

Taking Cover Pick the right health insurance plan

Pick the right health insurance plan

Here’s a checklist on selecting a comprehensive policy

Home Truths Choose the right way to transfer property

Choose the right way to transfer property

If it is within the family, a Will is preferred as it doesn’t attract tax

Money wise Money talks to have before saying ‘I do’

Love may be in the air, but couples should settle their money issues before saying ‘I do’

SMART INVESTING How to analyse rolling returns

If not done right, the results can be misinterpreted

Your taxes How house improvement cost is accounted for tax purpose

I was allotted a house by Mysore Urban Development Authority for which ₹3.30 lakh was paid in 4 instalments for the period from the year 1991 to 1993.

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The following two comments are in the context of the story titled ‘No tax benefit on ULIPs, high PF contribution’ that appeared on February 1:(This ...

Save Smart Is EPF alone good enough for retirement kitty?

Here are four solid reasons to diversify your retirement nest egg

SIMPLY PUT How your insurer arrives at rate of depreciation

After accounting for depreciation, current market value is fixed by the insurer

BOND WATCH G-Sec: How direct online access will help you

Retail investors can soon invest in government securities without any intermediary

Save Smart ELSS vs ULIP: Which suits you best

We give you a low-down after the Budget put the spotlight on ULIPs with a key tax change

Budget Expectations Address the anomalies post DDT abolition

Though a few consequential changes were made, some more provisions need to be amended

Tax Query Can I buy an apartment to get capital gains tax relief?

This is with further reference to your reply to the query raised by Mr. GSR Murthy in the column ‘Tax Query’ in BL dated January 3. It was stated that ...

Economic Survey 2020-21 Tax ombudsman on the cards: Will it have adequate teeth?

Survey hints at reintroduction of the independent redressal organisation

Readers’ Feedback

The following two comments are in the context of the Big Story, ‘Mining for multi-baggers’ published on January 24: With the Sensex at all-time high ...

Market Wise GameStop saga: What happened and what are its implications

Retail investors are now a dominant market force, not the ‘dumb money’ any more

Insurance Query Should you buy a critical illness cover for yourself and family?

We are looking for a suitable critical illness policy for our son (39 years) and his wife (32 years). Both have independent term plans for ₹1 crore ...