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Are mutual funds a better way to invest in IPOs?

53 companies have been listed on the main board so far in 2021, compared with 14 in the whole of last year from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2ZFpkEv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Be wary of investing in equities at heightened valuations

According to a study, market returns are highest when the trailing PE ratio is below 16 from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3ln5nKb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How much tax do you pay on debt investments?

Equity investments tend to give higher returns than all other asset classes over the long run, but they are also riskier Here's a look at the tax rules that apply to some debt-related investment products from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3Eb5DU2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Are memberships for flats arranged by the developers?

For the saleable component of a redeveloped society, there is a privity of contract between the developer and the flat purchaser, which is recorded under the flat purchase agreement from mint - Money https://ift.tt/317YKEQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The procedures for overseas remittances vary

All incomes paid to NRIs/OCIs are subject to TDS at rates ranging from 20% to 30% from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3xE3DRG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SBI credit cardholders have to pay more for EMI purchases from tomorrow

From 1 December, SBI credit cardholders will have to pay the processing fee of ₹99, as per the new rules from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3FTWjEg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NRIs need a non-resident demat account

Under the exchange control law, NRO account can be debited for the purpose of local payments in India in INR, transfers to other NRO accounts or remittance of current income abroad subject to foreign exchange regulations from mint - Money https://ift.tt/316TYHE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Things to know before taking an education loan

While applying for an education loan to study in India, factor in the tuition fees, living expenses and purchase of equipment from mint - Money https://ift.tt/31gAJLw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Indian equities always traded at a premium as markets grew faster’

Build a portfolio that is sensible to you as an investor, and to stick to the portfolio that you have created in the long run, says Kunal Kapoor, CEO, Morningstar from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3E5mSpz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Should you go by rolling returns or the P2P model?

Rolling returns capture the market events, volatility and skills of fund managers from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3ljlvfJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Returns on my investments

A person’s portfolio holds different types of assets based on her financial goals, and each asset class gives different types of returns, which is why a portfolio must have an ideal mix of financial products from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3D4ha6a https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

I'm 45 and have a surplus of ₹10 lakh. Should I start SIP or prepay home loan?

Opt for prepayment in case your monthly SIP contributions seem adequate and/or your risk appetite has reduced due to the stretched market valuations from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3rfm9hZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rules for taxpayers to set off losses while filing tax returns

Income tax rules allow setting off losses from business and capital assets with profits made from other assets from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3rlcy9s https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is buying sovereign gold bonds in secondary market a good option?

You should look at the issue price and not just the buying price when buying a series in the secondary market from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3cUKKAn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What a personal loan costs you

Here are some personal loan rates and other costs of the top private and public sector banks in India from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3nXBnGw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What are the tax implications on gifts?

Generally, gift of an immovable property can be effected by a registered gift deed along with payment of applicable stamp duty from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3xuXR4G https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How much tax do sale of unlisted shares attract?

Individuals shouldn’t avoid disclosing all the unlisted shares while filing an ITR from mint - Money https://ift.tt/32vu6Fs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

I want to save for kids' education, marriage and my pension. How do I do this?

There is no assured return in mutual funds but if we take an example of S&P BSE Sensex in the last 10 years, the average return has been around 13% per year for investments held for more than 10 years from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3lAsMbl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mutual fund calculator: ₹10000 SIP can help you get ₹9 lakh monthly pension. Details here

Mutual fund calculator: On long-term SIP investment like 30 years or more, one can expect at least 12 per cent annual return, which may go up to 16 or may be 17 per cent as well, believe tax and investment experts from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3dbixpj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gold price rises on new Covid variant concern. Should you buy now?

Current rally in gold price can be attributed to the new Covid variant strain, say commodity market experts from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3FUiRFa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Diversify MF portfolio, allocate up to 10% to international equity funds

One can make an equity investment by opting for 12 months systematic transfer plan route, while one can also make a hybrid investment in a lump sum from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3CYU54X https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

I am 32 with salary of ₹62000/month. Can I meet goal like retirement in 2048?

Consider diversifying your mutual fund investment across 5 to 6 funds and avoid putting all the money in index fund even though index funds are good for investing from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3r95oVQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tier II NPS account: Clarity needed about taxation of withdrawals

Tier I also called pension account and is the main retirement account which is mandatory. Tier II is like a saving account to park your surplus funds which you can withdraw anytime and is optional. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3nV9Ntk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Income tax: What Annual Information Statement (AIS) means for you?

The AIS has two components. One is taxpayer information summary (TIS) and other is proper AIS detailing the information contained in TIS. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3D1O1bI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

My wife is into share trading. Money was given by me. Income tax rules explained

As per the provisions of Section 64 of Income Tax Act, any income which arises to the spouse from the asset gifted from time to time is required to be clubbed with the income of the spouse who had made the gift from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3lcUpqK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cash against vouchers as allowances: How it is treated under income tax laws

Any allowance given by the employer to its employee to meet expenses in the course of performance of his duty is fully exempt, to the extent it is spent. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3xsFbm2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NRE account vs NRO account: How interest income is treated under income tax laws

Up to 1 USD million can be remitted every financial year from your NRO account, after paying applicable taxes in India..Money in NRE account is fully repatriable outside India from mint - Money https://ift.tt/32Ei3G7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SIP calculator: Monthly savings you need to accumulate ₹10 crore in 25 years

Mutual fund calculator: Annual step-up in monthly SIP helps an investor increase probability of meeting its investment goal target, believe tax and investment experts from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3xrSC5O https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sovereign Gold Bond scheme opens Monday: Check details

 The Sovereign Gold Bond series will be open for five days of subscription during the period November 29- December 03. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3cWuzSY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Will I be eligible for gratuity in 4 years and 7 months?

For gratuity payment, the condition of completion of continuous service of 5 years is not necessary where the termination of the employment of an employee is due to death or disablement from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3HWC9LW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reits making strong rebound post-pandemic. Here is all you need to know

Embassy Office Park REIT reported a 12% increase in their NOI in Q3 2021 on Y-o-Y basis with a 10% increase in revenue for the same period.Brookfield India REIT also saw their NOI increase by 4% on Y-o-Y basis in Q3 2021 from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3cPJZbR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Are bond platforms a good option for retail investors?

Players in the bond market feel that the appetite is ripe for direct retail investment in bonds from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3CTkOjl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How befriending asset allocation will help you in the investment journey

A proper asset allocation requires a deep understanding of all asset classes from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3DRMwOw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What basic features should one look for in life insurance policy?

A standard term life insurance policy is similar across insurers from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3lu6zM3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Compare your bank FD rates

Here is a list of banks that offer the highest FD rates for deposits up to Rs1 crore over various tenures from mint - Money https://ift.tt/30ULx1w https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wint Wealth extends senior secured bond issue to retail investors

Investors will be able to directly invest in corporate bonds issued by non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) through their demat accounts with ₹10,000 as the minimum investment amount from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3nY4CsV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Personal loan, credit card or BNPL - Which is best to manage your needs

While all three are viable sources of funding your needs and wants, you have to choose between them based on your eligibility, requirement, cost, the utility of the funds and most importantly, your repayment capacity from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3xlxOgd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The diversification benefit in global Reits

When you look at returns and inflationary periods, you’ll see that Reits have outperformed general equities and bonds, says Rick Romano, MD, PGIM Real Estate from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3xjcmse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is it okay to continue with SIPs for 5 years?

A flexi-cap fund can invest in large-, mid- and small-cap companies and switch between them from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3HTt1HK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bank latest fixed deposit (FD) rates: SBI vs Axis Bank vs HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank

Bank FD: Here are the latest FD interest rates offered by Axis Bank, SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3nOpC5i https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Income earned from NCDs attracts capital gains tax or income tax?

It is advisable to invest a lump sum amount in dynamic asset allocation funds as they have the flexibility to alter asset allocation between equity and debt basis on their relative valuations and hence provide better risk-adjusted returns from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3cL2Q82 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Don't miss these benefits while filing your income-tax returns

If you are planning to file your tax return under the old regime, it would pay to look deeper into your finances from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3r1QXCK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘India is moving in right direction on financial planning’

Our vision is to have financial planning recognized as a professional practice that benefits consumers around the world, says Noel Maye, CEO, FPSB from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3DLKorv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How is tax on rent on multiple house properties determined?

When a taxpayer owns multiple properties, the income tax (IT) rules allow him/her to claim any two house properties as self-occupied, subject to some conditions from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3cFfcyr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If my brother-in-law died intestate, who will be the legal heir?

Note that the property of the deceased is distributed among the Class II heirs only in the absence of surviving Class I heirs from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3cDMNsB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How much tax do you pay on equity investments?

Given that different equity assets have different tax rules, an investor must take a careful look at the suitability of an investment in terms of taxes too from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3DMu7CO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lakshmi Vilas Bank shares were delisted. Will it be considered capital loss?

Even though shares were delisted at the time of filing IT returns, but were listed at any time during the financial year in consideration, details of such shares will be required to be disclosed in the ITR by the taxpayer along with the PAN of the company from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3FEBbBP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SBI savings account: How to register and update mobile number

It is mandatory to have your mobile registered with the State Bank of India (SBI) savings bank account to avail of the Internet Banking facility from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3DJgSCT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Difference between a comprehensive and regular health plan

Both  plans cover basic hospitalization expenses required for the treatment during medical emergencies. However, regular plans might not cover certain conditions and have a limited sum insured from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3qWQaTK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is your debt fund loading up on floating rate bonds?

Currently, around ₹4.3 trillion of government FRBs are outstanding, with the bulk being held by banks from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3nDTCAD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Compare company FD rates and ratings

An AA rating indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely payment is strong; the higher the rating, the better the risk capacity of the issuer from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3CAWcvu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How will global income be taxed in India?

An NRI is required to file an income tax return when the total income earned or accrued in India exceeds the basic exemption limit of ₹2.5 lakh from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3kZXOc1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Are you carrying the baggage of past mistakes?

All of us in some form carry the  baggage of our past investment mistakes in our portfolios from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3kX9KLC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This post office scheme doubles your money with guaranteed return assurance

As per India Post website, this post office saving scheme promises to double an investor’s money in 124 months with assured guaranteed return from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3CLUCXS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PF account holders: EPFO's latest decision will remove need for transfer of account on job change

The decision was taken at the 229th meeting of the EPFO’s top decision-making body, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), headed by Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2Zbo3oh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Should you invest in REITS, InvITs to diversify portfolio and get stable returns?

The rationale behind investing in InvITs is to have a “Fixed Income+” kind of structure from steady and well-known sponsors  from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3HLyDni https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SBI issues warning for customers: ‘Beware of fraudulent customer care numbers’

SBI has also suggested ways for customers to keep their accounts safe from online fraudsters in a video from mint - Money https://ift.tt/30Pg0he https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What a car loan costs you

A loan for longer may mean smaller equated monthly instalments (EMIs), which makes the car seem more affordable, but overall, you pay more as interest from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3FAYFbb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Taiwan’s semiconductor making industry still has the upper hand’

Sundeep Sikka, CEO, Nippon India AMC, and Andy Chang, president and CEO, Cathay SITE, talk about a Taiwan-specific mutual fund for Indian investors, the Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3CFU1GO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Use of credit cards wisely can help boost your finances

Lenders consider a credit score of 750 and above as ‘good’ and offer preferential rates to applicants with a high credit score from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3xmNNuN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Filed your income tax return? Here’s how to verify it

There are six ways to verify an ITR. Five can be done electronically and one is done offline from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3oNajJk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Interest from recurring deposits is taxable

Where the total income of the individual is below the basic exemption limit, Form 15G can be submitted with the prescribed financial institution (including a bank) requesting that no tax be deducted on the interest income paid to individual on the deposits from mint - Money https://ift.tt/30NGrUR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme: Interest rate, other details you should know

POMIS interest shall be payable on completion of a month from the date of opening and so on till maturity from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3x7EVc4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

I would like to invest ₹20,000 per month for 20 years in MFs. Kindly guide me

It is natural that whenever you will withdraw money for your children's education, the accumulated corpus will reduce. Hence you will have to target a higher investment amount in future to build a reasonable corpus for all the goals from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3FD41m2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gold price dips after hitting 9-month high. Should you buy now?

Gold price in international market is trading in the range of $1830 to $1880 per ounce levels, said commodity market experts from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2Zbpx1Y https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NPS calculator: Save ₹10,000 per month and get ₹1.5 lakh monthly pension. Here is how

NPS calculator: 60 per cent equity exposure in NPS account can help NPS scheme beneficiary to reap around 10 per cent NPS interest rate in long-term, believe tax and investment experts  from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3DEYOts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

₹1 lakh investment in this stock became ₹6.37 lakh in 6 months. Details here

The stock saw a sharp surge of 538% in less than six month.Riding high on this surge, investors increased their investment six times in this span from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3HFfKm8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

EPFO adds 15.41 lakh subscribers in Sept; around 8.95 lakh are new members

The report also said, the number of subscribers increased by 1.81 lakh in Septembers as compared to August when the count was 13.60 lakh. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3cy5P3u https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

I retired in March and withdrew PF in April. Will I get interest for April?

If the final payment is authorized in the month of April, only interest up to the month of March would be taken into account from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3Fwx9vf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

EPFO board meeting today. From PF interest rate to minimum pension — key things to watch

EPFO Board of Trustees may discuss today about expansion of provident fund regulator's investment basket, hike in EPF or PF interest rate and rise in minimum pension under EPS from mint - Money https://ift.tt/32ocT0V https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

I am a 22-year-old woman from Bengaluru. I want to be financially free by 2032. How do I achieve this?

If we consider monthly expenses of ₹60,000 as of today to take care of your mandatory expenses, lifestyle and travel,  you will need ₹4.75 Cr at the age of 33 to become financially independent  from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3kVXRpw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is cryptocurrency bitcoin a better asset than gold for hedge against inflation?

Batting in favour of cryptocurrencies, the expert mentioned 4 features that make bitcoins a better asset than gold from mint - Money https://ift.tt/30Mkrdg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SIP calculator: How to get ₹2 crore in 15 years using 15 x 15 x 15 rule of mutual funds

SIP calculator: In 15 x 15 x 15 rule of mutual funds, SIP return calculator says that an investor can become a crorepati by investing ₹15,000 per month for tenure of 15 years from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3oL5WhJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why these strategies work better than EMIs

With the EMI option, we end up buying goods that are not at all necessary.More importantly, we pay much more than the actual price of the consumables from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3p1F0uv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Income tax department ask taxpayers to do this for quicker ITR filing

Income Tax Department has informed that more than 1.76 crore taxpayers have got their ITRs processed for AY 2021-22 from the e-filing portal from mint - Money https://ift.tt/30GbP7G https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

EPFO member can file new Provident Fund (PF) nomination to change EPF nominee. Here is how

EPFO member can change its EPF or PF account nominee by filing new PF nomination from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3kRcIBs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Child tax credit payments 2021: Who is eligible and how much are they?

The tax credit is a federal benefit that reduces income tax liability for people with children from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3HMD29V https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Swiss army knife strategy for MFs to reduce your tax bill

Under the strategy, a single fund would be able to give an investor access to all asset classes from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3nuVNX4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why term insurance should top financial to-do list

A term insurance policy also helps save taxes as the premium paid, profits earned and the coverage are tax-free from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3Dvalvf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Higher education in the US—a first-hand experience of a thriving economy

The two crucial tickets to you landing a good job are networking and internships from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3Dr1WZU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

ELSS is a good option for saving taxes and investing in equities

Tax saving in an ELSS is a good option. You not only save taxes but also invest in schemes that you will be doing in regular course for investments from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3oDzUEp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How much a house costs in Pune

Here are prices of some properties in price bands of below ₹50 lakh, ₹50-75 lakh, and above ₹75 lakh from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3oERibJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Income tax department issues I-T refunds of ₹1,19,093 crore

Income tax refund: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued this I-T refund between 1st April 2021 to 15th November 2021 from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2YY4bVH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stay put through market volatility

You can consolidate your tax-saving funds into the Mirae fund, and add Parag Parikh flexi-cap fund from mint - Money https://ift.tt/30AZgu0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If you dabble in F&Os, tax-filing process will be a complex affair

Tax experts say that salaried individuals who trade in F&Os on the side often misreport it in their ITRs from mint - Money https://ift.tt/321kH8o https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Global funds could help with your child's higher education, but there's a catch

They make sense if you plan to send your children abroad for higher studies from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3x3aFiz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How to hit ₹100 crore wealth in your lifetime

To have a net worth of ₹100 crore, you needn’t be born with a silver spoon in your mouth from mint - Money https://ift.tt/30zM2OJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Just like biryanis, no two BAFs share the same recipe

Experts believe that BAFs are most apt for benefiting from market volatility from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2YQd43o https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Are multi-cap funds a good option amid pricey valuations?

HDFC Mutual Fund and Axis Mutual Fund will launch multi-cap schemes later in the month, while a new fund offer (NFO) by IDFC MF is open for subscription from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3ciDpdO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Who’s accountable if executor doesn’t file returns of deceased?

Under the applicable income tax provisions, the estate of the deceased is chargeable to tax from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3wTS3S7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Property sale or purchase, do not forget these tax aspects

Buying a real estate asset also entails the responsibility of deducting TDS from the payment made to the seller from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3oBKY4J https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tax on your gold and real estate investments

Here is a look at the taxes that apply to short-term and long-term gains from these two asset classes from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3Hqdgb7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Consumer borrowing trend largely positive now: Home Credit survey

The HIB report indicates that nearly 40% of borrowers showed a willingness to move to digital platforms for taking loans from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3kDw39i https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Annual Information Statement (AIS): Dos and Don’ts which the taxpayer must follow

The income tax department has shared some dos and don’ts which the taxpayer must follow to have a seamless experience in the AIS utility from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3CixC27 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How pensioners can get their PPO number using bank account or PF number

EPFO tweeted a detailed infographic to explain the steps to get your PPO number using a bank account number or PF number from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3cg7Lxn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is any tax relief available for stranded NRIs?

Under the income tax law, there are three types of residential status in India: Non-resident (NR), resident but not ordinarily resident (NOR), resident and ordinarily resident (ROR) from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3wOpXYo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Returns on my investments

A person’s portfolio holds different types of assets based on her financial goals, and each asset class gives different types of returns, which is why a portfolio must have an ideal mix of financial products from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3kZNO2P https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Builder-buyer agreement lifts confidence

Higher accountability will further lead to a favourable market for homebuyers from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3HsBm4X https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Debt MFs retain tax advantage over RBI retail direct scheme

Mutual funds have launched a number of schemes called ‘target maturity’ funds which buy and hold bonds till a certain target maturity date. This allows ‘buy and hold’ investors to get an experience similar to actually buying and holding government bonds. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3FarlaO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is Invesco's new fund a foot in the bitcoin door?

The FoF will feed into an Ireland-domiciled ETF, which invests in a mix of crypto-related and tech companies from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3kHrw5H https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

ITI Mutual Fund launches banking and financial services fund. Details here

The NFO for the open-ended ITI Banking and Financial Services Fund closes on 29 November from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3nexE76 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Edelweiss Mutual Fund launches large- and mid-cap index scheme

The new fund offer for the scheme will be open for subscription between 15 and 26 November. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3Fi0Ct2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UPI transactions have jumped 70 times in the last 4 years: SBI report

SBI report says as many as 3.5 billion transactions worth ₹6.3 trillion were recorded through UPI in the month of October 2021 making a jump of 100 per cent while transaction value jumped of nearly 103 per cent compared to October 2020 from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3ne209E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How SBI pensioners can submit life certificate using video call facility

State Bank of India (SBI) recently launched a video call facility service for pensioners to make the process easier from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3CecuKn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Best home loan rates

Here’s a look at the lowest home loan interest rates of some leading banks from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3FgZdTi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Each co-owner is liable to pay tax on LTCG

The basis of apportionment of capital gains in the hands of the co-owners, where the share is not defined, has not been specifically prescribed in the Income Tax Act, 1961  from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3orI6aK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Estate route is an advisable option for inheritance

A Will could have many heirs and no directions on how to handle income tax from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3ovI9lF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Resolve your banking and payment complaints through ISO

Under ISO, you can lodge your complaints related to banks, NBFCs and digital transaction companies at one place from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3ccpmX0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Does it make sense to go for a car subscription rather than buying?

The subscription model offers a hassle-free route to personal mobility, but there are some downsides as well from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3c9DZu7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taxpayers can now access new I-T annual info statement on e-filing portal

The I-T department had last month expanded the list of high-value financial transactions, which would be available to taxpayers in their Form 26AS from mint - Money https://ift.tt/30nxiSp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Is investing in this scheme enough for your daughter's education?

If you invest ₹1.5 lakh yearly for the next 15 years, then at 7.6% interest rate, you would be able to create ₹43.49 lakh.This is a big sum in today's term, but might not be sufficient 15 years later considering education inflation from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3wKGQD9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why discussing finances and estate with your kids is important

You may have to transfer your wealth to your children in a couple of decades. It's best to teach them how to handle it at a young age. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/30orLLH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If retirement is your primary financial goal, first define age to retire

The definition of retirement may change over time and many of us may not formally retire and may take up some kind of consultancy or other part-time activity from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3okYl9i https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Should you prepay part of about ₹30 lakh home loan for 10 years at 6.9%?

Few factors like interest rate, outstanding loan amount, remaining loan tenure and your ability to save every month can help you decide whether you should prepay the debt or invest the surplus and continue repaying the loan only through EMI from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3CcZl4j https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How 15 X 15 X 15 rule of mutual funds can help you become a crorepati

Mutual fund calculator: This SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) rule says that if an investor invests ₹15,000 per month for 15 years, one can expect to get ₹1 crore maturity amount as the investment would yield around 15 per cent per annum from mint - Money https://ift.tt/30cLq0V https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How to get your insurance related complaints resolved through ombudsmen

An ombudsman acts as a mediator and arrives at a fair recommendation based on the facts of a dispute. If the policyholder accepts the recommendation as final settlement, the ombudsman informs the company and allows it 15 days to comply from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3oFkaAX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘IPOs are offloading smart money to retail investors’

We have had a big change in our strategy; we have allocated a significant portion of our portfolio to tax-free bonds, says Nikhil Kamath, co-founder, Zerodha from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3ks5zY2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Here are some handy tips for fixing your poor credit score

The higher the score, the bigger are the chances of getting hassle-free loans from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3n97Lpj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Term insurance issued in India has global coverage

So, irrespective of your country of domicile at the time of an incident, the claim will be payable from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3HgmcQr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What is RBI rate normalization and how will the move affect you and me?

Over a period of time, things are expected to get a little better for savers, mostly senior citizens from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3quOfFy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Compare your bank FD rates

Here is a list of banks that offer the highest FD rates for deposits up to Rs1 crore over various tenures from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3F4Nmrq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

ICICI Pru Life customers get ClickPay facility for insurance premium payments

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance claimed it is the first insurance company to offer the facility of ClickPay to its customers, helping them make payments of renewal premium with ease from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3olGdfA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Motilal’s fund tracking MSCI’s EAFE index is a contrarian bet

EAFE Top 100 Select Index is a subset of the MSCI EAFE Index and it restricts itself to just top 100 companies from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3kpSBdp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Take a loan instead of liquidating your assets

You should not liquidate all your assets to buy a property and you may consider taking a loan at this stage as interest rates are low from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3c1jsrK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Are global Reits a good diversification option?

Global realty funds offer new opportunities, but there may be pitfalls from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3F4TeB6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is it better to invest directly in overseas stocks?

Investors need to give detailed disclosures of their foreign assets in the tax returns from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3qnaopp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two witnesses need to be present for executing a gift deed

The transfer under the gift deed would also attract the payment of stamp duty (the quantum of stamp duty would depend on the location of the property) from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3qnYV9e https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Did you gamble during Diwali? Here’s how winnings are taxed

Gambling and betting are state subjects in India and what actually determines legality of such games is whether they qualify as a game of skill or a game of chance from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3CVW0b7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tips to save money on a foreign holiday

Revenge travel has been fuelling demand for vacations. But don’t let such emotions ruin your financial health from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3ogldGX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How much tax do you pay on bond investments

Among debt instruments in India, there are various types of bonds available, with different features-duration, tax benefits, coupon rates and lock-ins from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3oh7yzF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Low CIBIL score worrying you? Here is how you can improve it

Banks offer lucrative interest rates to people with good CIBIL scores. Higher the score, better the interest rate.Anything above 700 is a decent score, but people should aim even higher from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3wxwmHs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Compounding is an excellent hedge against inflation

The major component in the compound interest calculation is time from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3mXJpOU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Things to check while taking an unsecured business loan

Loan applicants should remember that lenders may factor in the nature and vintage of the business, a loan applicant’s credit score, business turnover, average bank balance, banking turnover, bank statements, existing obligations, etc., while evaluating applications for unsecured business loans from mint - Money https://ift.tt/30fcr42 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taxability depends on your residential status

Taxpayers who are resident of one country but earn an income that is taxable at source in another country have to refer to the double tax avoidance agreement (DTAA) between the two countries from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3CWKaNP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Balanced advantage funds are made to benefit from volatility’

The most recent example as to why such an investment framework is necessary was seen during March 2020, says Sankaran Naren, fund manager,  ICICI Prudential from mint - Money https://ift.tt/31Bz8jf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Returns on my investments

A person’s portfolio holds different types of assets based on her financial goals, and each asset class gives different types of returns, which is why a portfolio must have an ideal mix of financial products from mint - Money https://ift.tt/31MHyol https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Corporate India struggles to walk the talk on LGBTQIA+ rights

Insurance companies do not allow same sex couples to be covered under family floater policies that apply to hetroxsexual families. Same sex partners also cannot be nominees in each other’s life insurance policies because of the legal concept of insurable interest from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3BSazer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Govt staff must continue investing in PF for accumulating wealth for retirement

For further wealth creation to achieve your goals, we suggest you invest in equity-oriented mutual fund schemes from mint - Money https://ift.tt/306Sf4s https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Specific income is exempt from tax under Form 15G

As per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, where interest income from time deposits with prescribed financial institutions for a FY exceeds the prescribed limit (currently ₹40,000), TDS at applicable rate shall be deducted from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3wmEMRT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Understanding different phases of a business’ life cycle

High growth phase sees extremely high revenue growth due to low base of initial stages from mint - Money https://ift.tt/305Bsyw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What is the ideal term cover for you?

Mint tells you how much insurance you need at different life stages and what will it cost from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3qdiJMn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What a personal loan costs you

Here are some personal loan rates and other costs of the top private and public sector banks in India from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3GYVWJY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Balanced advantage funds are winning hearts; should you invest too?

Investors can fall prey to greed in bull markets and fear when markets decline and fail to rebalance. A balanced advantage fund can help in such situations from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3bRwyHM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Update EPFO bank details online using UAN. Here's how to do it

Using UAN, PF account holders to view their pension fund details in one place, track the history of transactions conducted with the PF account and even update the bank details seeded with the account from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3kcIZm6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Investing in mutual funds versus buying a house

If the accumulated investment amount is higher than the future cost of the property you can invest in equity funds and then buy your home when you are nearing retirement from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3mOXOgr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How to save income tax on gains from sale of property

In order to determine whether a property is to be treated as commercial or residential the fact that it was never used for business or it was never let out are not relevant from mint - Money https://ift.tt/301G6Od https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Here is how you should invest your extra income

Do not invest for a thrill kind of experience or try something that you don't understand.If you don't have a financial goal right now, you can always create one from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3CNYCYB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Goals must be clear to draw up financial road map

You need to work on your cash flows and determine how much can be set aside on a regular basis read monthly to provide for the child’s education corpus from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3kaxwUi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PPF accounts merger: Govt issues guidelines for dealing with such cases

It is to be noted that if there is any PPF loan account, it should be closed before the merger of accounts is done. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3nYL2eK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Equity mutual funds beat fixed income asset class over long term

If you have a higher risk appetite, then consider investing in ELSS funds instead of PPF to bolster your retirement security from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3k80jJb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What is the survival period in a critical illness health cover?

When diagnosed with critical illness, the health insurer pays a lump sum only if you survive for a certain period from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3wfi0uQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Interest-free loan linked to insurance? It could be a fraud

Such fraudsters often pose as representatives of an insurance company from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3GO5iIp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mint50: Top mutual fund schemes to invest in

Match your investment horizon to the debt fund category you pick Pick 8-10 schemes and revisit them every year to keep your portfolio balanced and in tune with your goal from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3nXyqV4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If you can handle the risks, stay invested

The answer to this question would depend on a person’s overall asset allocation and portfolio as well as his/her age and risk tolerance from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3GLw1pd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is single-date analysis the correct way to judge performance of active funds?

Active funds attempt to beat their benchmarks, by taking active risk. This, however, can lead to better or worse performance compared with the benchmarks from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2ZTRYSj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

EPFO starts crediting interest to provident fund accounts. How much interest did you earn?

In a circular dated 30 October 2021, EPFO announced the declaration of the rate of interest for the Employees’ Provident Fund Members accounts for the year 2020-21 from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3BHQ9Vg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In India, nearly 76% of the respondents are first-time investors: Groww survey

Top 2 drivers for investments are creating long-term wealth and general savings. The survey also highlighted that retirement planning is among the top investment priorities for investors aged 40 years and above from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3q0r3yQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A simple guide to understanding your CIBIL score

More than 60% of all personal loans recorded during Q4 2020 were under ₹25,000 from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3mB0Gxq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Conveyance deed isn’t an issue while purchasing a flat

The absence of a conveyance deed of the property may not be an issue for purchasing the flat till the time there is an occupation certificate and/or completion certificate issued by the municipal corporation regarding the building, including the concerned flat from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3nOL1tD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Annual information statement may make tax filing easier

The income tax department launched AIS this week on its portal that not only contains a comprehensive outlay of the taxpayer information but also allows the taxpayer to submit feedback on the provided information from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3bEXhXS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The coming disruption over card tokenization

A new regulatory framework expected to kick in from 1 January 2022 will change how you transact online from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2ZKW2o4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How much tax do you pay on debt investments?

Equity investments tend to give higher returns than all other asset classes over the long run, but they are also riskier Here's a look at the tax rules that apply to some debt-related investment products from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3nQxulx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This Dhanteras, gold prices down about ₹3,000 from last year's levels. Good time to buy?

Going forward, the actions by the global central banks mainly the US Fed on the liquidity tightening will guide gold prices, say analysts from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2ZLshn4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Common mistakes to avoid while choosing a term insurance policy

A term insurance policy protects a policyholder’s family and provides financial security after his/her death from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3btwBJK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why is oil price rising and what’s the way forward?

There is a hike in prices due to an increase in demand and supply shortages from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3BCCw9Q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Foreign income is not taxable under DTAA

Even if exemption from income tax is claimed under the DTAA, the same will still be required to be reported in the ITR as foreign income from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3ECLXbg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three smart ways to reduce your shopping bills this Diwali

A penny saved is a penny earned—an old saying that holds relevance when you are making purchases big or small from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3q5nOpI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Returns on my investments

A person’s portfolio holds different types of assets based on her financial goals, and each asset class gives different types of returns, which is why a portfolio must have an ideal mix of financial products from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3mx9V1E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Last minute Diwali Shopping: Here’s is what to do with your money

The idea of borrowing for the purpose of spending is a bad idea.If you have the money, go ahead and spend. But be a conscious spender  from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3q0oUU1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J