It's not unusual for the tax departments to freeze bank accounts and there have been instances of the authorities recovering the outstanding from the bank, though such course of action is not common.
'Our pet insurance policy is similar to the health insurance for humans.'
'To save the LTCG, it's always better that the owner of the property that was sold also becomes the title holder in the new one.'
Besides LTCG tax relief, permitting taxpayers to declare two houses as self-occupied brings a huge relief.
For a borrower, who has serviced his loan without missing any repayment, the banks will be willing to take over the loan, give a top-up, and would offer lower interest rates, says Tinesh Bhasin.
If you have been planning to buy a house, don't postpone your purchase. Developers are offering discounts, freebies and attractive payment plans.
In barter, you have the choice of picking up a product that's available with the barter company in exchange for the stuff you want to discard.
Here's a quick guide to navigating and ordering from global websites.
Indian seniors face loneliness in their sunset years. And many companies have kicked in to provide various kinds of options for India's elderly. The elderly can now pay and enjoy a variety of services in the comfort of their own homes
Tinesh Bhasin explains the tax liabilities that accompany receiving a gift.
State real estate regulators are the best option for home-buyers when it comes to seeking relief. The cases are disposed much faster, and the individuals don't need to engage lawyers as the process is simpler, says Tinesh Bhasin.
'Investors should allocate about 5% to 10% to such funds.'
If you plan to take an auto loan, Priyadarshini Maji lists 5 points you need to consider.
Travel insurance policies do not generally cover adventurous or sporting activities such as bungee jumping, paragliding, mountain climbing, or white water rafting, which fall under hazardous activities.
Today pay-later services are available for practically anything under the sun. And these include small purchases like clothes, gadgets, movie tickets, and even food.
The destinations have a lot to offer in terms of adventure, culture and entertainment.
The best part is that an investor gets price appreciation and earns interest income as well, which is unique only to sovereign gold bond.
UPI transactions are growing faster, but wallets remain relevant for those without a bank account and seeking cashbacks.
Analysts say investors should increase their exposure to gold up to 10% of their portfolio, depending on their comfort with a 2-year horizon. But avoid investing in physical gold or deposit schemes run by jewellers
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.
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