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Senior Citizens Saving Scheme: Interest rate, other changes from April 1, 2023

Small Savings Scheme interest rate: Senior Citizens Saving Scheme interest rate has been raised to 8.20 per cent from existing 8 per cent from mint - Money https://ift.tt/i7OsTcw https://ift.tt/YfK7ktW

Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate left unchanged at 7.1%. How to get max return?

Under Public Provident Fund scheme, PPF interest rate is calculated on the minimum PPF account balance from 5th to last date of the month from mint - Money https://ift.tt/Vm4xds6 https://ift.tt/YfK7ktW

Will EPFO trim EPF rate below 8% for FY23? Take a look at past provident fund rates here

In March, last year, CBT trimmed the EPF interest rate to its lowest level in 40 years to 8.1% for fiscal 2021-22. The last time, the EPF rate was lowest was in 1977-78 at 8%. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/BvFD7Sn https://ift.tt/YfK7ktW

IDBI Bank special FD scheme for senior citizens to end on March 31

A special fixed deposit (FD) is a kind of investment option provided by some banks and financial institutions. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/oNkfRTh https://ift.tt/YfK7ktW

Will EPFO trim EPF rate below 8% for FY23? Take a look at past provident fund rates here

In March, last year, CBT trimmed the EPF interest rate to its lowest level in 40 years to 8.1% for fiscal 2021-22. The last time, the EPF rate was lowest was in 1977-78 at 8%. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/BvFD7Sn https://ift.tt/YfK7ktW

Centre raises small savings deposit rates

In the union budget for FY24, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to make small saving schemes more attractive from mint - Money https://ift.tt/wJm9Zpz https://ift.tt/YfK7ktW

New income tax rules: Proceeds from life insurance policy to tax-free income — changes from 1st April that you must know

New income tax rules: Proceeds from ULIP for annual premium above ₹2.50 lakh and life insurance policy for annual premium above ₹5 lakh will be taxable in FY24 from mint - Money https://ift.tt/cnEWk6o https://ift.tt/exERvWg

How can I benefit from DTAA to avoid double taxation in India?

In case you are determined to be a non-resident or resident but not ordinarily resident in India, you will have to pay tax on income that accrues or arises in India or incomes that are received or deemed to be received in India. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/UfW5iyj https://ift.tt/exERvWg

How health insurance saved them from financial ruin

Besides a health policy, people also need emergency corpus, top-ups and critical illness cover from mint - Money https://ift.tt/ZMtTGFC https://ift.tt/exERvWg

SBI gives 30-55 bps concession on various home loan rates, first disbursement to be done by 31 Mar

SBI gives 30 bps to as maximum as 55 bps concession on home loan rates either regular, top-up, or loan against property. These concessions are offered under SBI's campaign rates offer. The first disbursement will be done in the loan account by March 31, 2023. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/Esqjp6I https://ift.tt/exERvWg

Want to invest ₹5 lakh now? Which mutual funds should you pick?

According to the current SEBI Mutual Fund Regulations in India, an equity mutual fund scheme must invest at least 65% of its assets in equity-related stocks and securities. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/moaMpQz https://ift.tt/exERvWg

Senior citizens vs super senior citizens: Income tax benefits compared

There is no difference between the tax rates for Senior citizens (60-80 years of age) and Super senior citizens (80+ years) in the old tax regime. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/Jgnpw3e https://ift.tt/exERvWg

‘Health insurance policies cannot substitute emergency fund needs’

One of the biggest hurdles to insurance penetration in India is the huge trust deficit between insurers and consumers from mint - Money https://ift.tt/hCpAl6N https://ift.tt/HmyUoNK

3 banks promising over 9% return on FD to senior citizens: Should you invest?

Fixed deposit interest rates are on the rise, and the majority of banks are now promising returns that outpace inflation as a result of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) uptick in the repo rate of 250 basis points (bps) since May 2022. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/bVismpX https://ift.tt/HmyUoNK

Would AIFs (Alternative Investment Funds) gain favour as debt funds lose long-term tax benefits?

Investors are puzzled about whether to purchase debt mutual funds before March 31st because the indexation benefit would end starting from April 1, 2023. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/w4r5vnE https://ift.tt/HmyUoNK

Top reasons which can receive you an income tax notice

The Income Tax Department issues an income tax notice for a number of reasons under a number of provisions. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/MjEZbq0 https://ift.tt/HmyUoNK

Should you buy debt mutual funds before March 31 to get indexation benefits? Experts list out their views

The tax benefits for long-term debt mutual funds were eliminated by the government as of 1st April 2023 by an amendment to the Finance Bill. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/sDbilHG https://ift.tt/fYhI5bx

Last date for linking of PAN-Aadhaar extended to 30 June

Under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961, every person who has been allotted a PAN as on 1 July, 2017 and is eligible to obtain Aadhaar number, is required to intimate his Aadhaar to the prescribed authority on or before 31 March, 2023, on payment of a prescribed fee from mint - Money https://ift.tt/MlgSC8n https://ift.tt/fYhI5bx

Try this to reduce the burden of RBI rate hike on your home loans

Amid consecutive RBI rate hike, home loan has become highly expensive for the new borrowers and also for the existing buyers. Know some of the ways in which existing borrowers can reduce their home loan from mint - Money https://ift.tt/xlJXaOE https://ift.tt/fYhI5bx

How can I retain my car insurance policy?

In terms of validity, NCB will be terminated in case of a motor insurance claim, but many insurers now also offer an NCB protection add-on cover that retains your NCB even after you file for claims; the number of claims for this add-on cover can differ from insurer to insurer. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/VcaWxoY https://ift.tt/OzYGumy

It’s best to avoid homes under construction

Real estate agents these days are very persuasive for homes under construction from mint - Money https://ift.tt/V1gNWym https://ift.tt/OzYGumy

Should you use hybrid funds to offset the new debt fund tax?

Debt funds with less than 35% equity will always be treated as short term, taxed at slab rate under new regime from mint - Money https://ift.tt/xUGQhpX https://ift.tt/OzYGumy

Amendments in finance bill: debt funds take a blow

The Finance Bill initially introduced on 1 February, proposed to insert a new section 50AA providing for the taxability of any gain on transfer, redemption or maturity of market linked debenture (MLD) on or after 1 April, as a short-term capital gain, irrespective of the period of holding. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/UfT1QH4 https://ift.tt/XkVaQwT

HDFC Life's new smart pension plus plan helps earn guaranteed income during retirement

HDFC Life Smart Pension Plus is made available in multiple variants - the unique ones being annuity with a liquidity option, simple and compound increasing annuity to offset inflation, and early return of premium (i.e. survival benefit) to fulfil one's own life goals. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/ZKIfX1u https://ift.tt/XkVaQwT

SBI and HDFC Bank discontinuing special fixed deposit schemes from March 31

Fixed deposits are a low-risk investment choice since the interest rate remains constant during the duration of the account. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/mY7l2s9 https://ift.tt/XkVaQwT

Top tax-saving investments option to consider before 31 March

As the financial year is near to its end, it is high-time for tax payers to recheck their investments and opt for the unutilised ones to ensure optimum tax savings. Here are the top tax-saving investment options people can consider before 31 March from mint - Money https://ift.tt/nYOHkyw https://ift.tt/XkVaQwT

Fincare SFB announces attractive FD rates, offers 9.01% to senior citizens and 8.41% to others

The interest rate varies from 3% to 8.41% for normal individuals, and from 3.60% to 9.01% for senior citizens for tenures starting from 7 days to a maximum of 84 months. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/rHN7La9 https://ift.tt/XkVaQwT

Mutual fund nomination deadline to end on 31 March. Details here

Under the new framework, asset management companies (AMCs) will have to provide an option to the unit holders to submit either the nomination form or the declaration form for opting out of the nomination in physical or online as per the choice of the unit holders. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/5WpdijK https://ift.tt/XkVaQwT

What are the tax benefits of health insurance policies?

Health insurance is a form of insurance that covers medical expenditures incurred by an individual for long-term well-being. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/U6sGkrP https://ift.tt/IVfRUGm

How to file income tax return using Form 16? A step by step guide

Form 16/ 16A is the declaration of tax deduction at source provided by the employer on behalf of the employees. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/vSy7Exj https://ift.tt/IVfRUGm

Self employed vs salaried: What are the tax benefits under NPS? Explained

The NPS also provides subscribers with tax incentives under the Income Tax Act of 1961. Contributions made towards the scheme are deductible under Section 80C of the Act, up to a maximum of Rs. 1.5 lakh per year. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/ybZ6tIl https://ift.tt/IVfRUGm

Mutual funds: How much SIP you need to accumulate ₹50 crore in 30 years

Mutual funds: SIP calculator suggests that one can achieve ₹50 crore investment goal in 30 years, using 15% annual step-up from mint - Money https://ift.tt/7td9FsK https://ift.tt/IVfRUGm

For mutual fund investors, what debt funds taxation changes would mean

As per reports, the government is likely to make such a proposal in the form of an amendment to the Finance Bill 2023 in the Parliament from mint - Money https://ift.tt/F0EcyPr https://ift.tt/tgM82rI

Finance Bill proposes removal of tax advantage for debt mutual funds

Not just debt MF, gold and international funds could also see capital gains taxed at investors’ income tax slab rate from mint - Money https://ift.tt/beI9dz5 https://ift.tt/tgM82rI

Meet the young student fund managers of IIMs, B-schools

They are management students of prominent B-schools, in their early-twenties and have an active social life but unlike their peers, they are already fund managers in their own right from mint - Money https://ift.tt/iAOfpPd https://ift.tt/tgM82rI

Fraud risk management: An urgent need to build the right frameworks

Inarguably, a robust fraud risk management framework can help insurance companies both anticipate and address the risk of various types of fraud, including the risk of cyber-attacks from mint - Money https://ift.tt/RoibZGN https://ift.tt/tgM82rI

Should I buy new car insurance from my dealer or elsewhere?

When renewing the policy, make sure to consider adding key features such as zero depreciation and engine protection coverage from mint - Money https://ift.tt/w6usBZF https://ift.tt/tgM82rI

ITR filing: Is income tax rebate available on two houses bought from sale proceeds of one residential property?

For availing exemption for long term capital gains arising on sale of a residential house, you are required to invest only the indexed capital gains from sale of the existing house property and not the entire sale consideration from mint - Money https://ift.tt/QzJgOML https://ift.tt/tgM82rI

Is tax-free income really tax-free for investors?

Higher tax-free income can lead to increased scrutiny by income tax authorities from mint - Money https://ift.tt/5C6GAVt https://ift.tt/8Zd4QwD

Speed up your education loan repayment: 5 steps to pay off ₹30 lakh faster

This fiscal year, the interest rate on education loans has spiked due to RBI opting rate hike cycle to tackle inflationary pressure. The policy rate hikes have led to a substantial increase in the cost of funds at banks and other financial firms which resulted in an increase in their benchmark lending rates. And hence, the end rate for any form of loan increased significantly in FY23. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2lNIeT6 https://ift.tt/8Zd4QwD

How to make retirement planning using the 30:30:30:10 rule?

Retirement preparation is the method of becoming ready for financial stability and independence in old age. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/JpqXwOv https://ift.tt/8Zd4QwD

Is it a good time to opt for a home loan balance transfer amid the prevailing rate cycle?

Balance transfer home loans can be a good option if you are looking to save money on interest payments. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/UvWHo6B https://ift.tt/8Zd4QwD

Why you should not mix insurance with investment while investing for girl child?

Buy adequate term life insurance, preferably online and invest in mutual funds through monthly SIPs in equity mutual funds, advises Balwant Jain from mint - Money https://ift.tt/6K48CA9 https://ift.tt/8Zd4QwD

Around a fifth of rural population owns life insurance products vs 73% in urban India: Survey

Anxieties surrounding the rapid depletion of savings remained consistent across rural India, with three in four respondents expressing concern about their savings diminishing in the next 10 years from mint - Money https://ift.tt/4oMsPRc https://ift.tt/8Zd4QwD

‘Valuations of Indian stock market are not expensive from a long-term perspective’

Are the Indian Stock Markets Overvalued?’ That was the topic of a panel discussion at the Mint India Investment Summit 2023 held recently from mint - Money https://ift.tt/0aFM7yl https://ift.tt/8Zd4QwD

Here’s the fixed income portfolio that can tackle rising interest rates

Each time yield spikes, there will be some mark-to-market losses on a fixed income portfolio from mint - Money https://ift.tt/PvGT93r https://ift.tt/8Zd4QwD

No direction given on loading ₹2,000 notes in ATMs, says Nirmala Sitharaman

As per Annual Reports of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the total value of ₹500 and ₹2,000 denomination bank notes in circulation as at end-March 2017 and as at March-end 2022 was ₹9.512 lakh crore and ₹27.057 lakh crore from mint - Money https://ift.tt/K4pr3Az https://ift.tt/8VRUSgI

Direct commercial real estate vs REITs: Which is a better investment bet?

Investors looking to invest in the real estate market often compare REITs to commercial real estate. Corporations, known as REITs or Real Estate Investment Trusts, function similarly to mutual funds in real estate investing. you can invest in REITs without possessing or managing any property by yourself. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/hbA1YUR https://ift.tt/8VRUSgI

How to claim income tax benefits on home loans in FY23?

A Home Loan is a financial source for your dream come true, along with making a better deal for tax savers. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/f4lKzRX https://ift.tt/oeCUzHW

Quick financial checks before the year ends

The current financial year is about to end, and this is the best time to review your plans to maximize savings and get a solid head start for the year ahead. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/4z2l0MG https://ift.tt/oeCUzHW

National Pension System: Why you should choose NPS for your retirement planning

NPS is a Central Government scheme in which any individual citizen (either salaried or non-salaried) of India (both resident and non-resident) between the ages of 18 and 70 can participate and set aside an amount on a regular basis from mint - Money https://ift.tt/TpgO3dS https://ift.tt/oeCUzHW

How to pick best health policies for parents?

Senior citizen health insurance plans typically cover pre-existing diseases, hospitalization expenses, along with benefits of lesser waiting periods, preventive health check-ups, nil sub-limits, etc. for pre-existing diseases, and some even cover domiciliary or at home care expenses. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/C8eyFnq https://ift.tt/oeCUzHW

Double taxation: No relief yet for EPF, other schemes

This double taxation puts a financial strain on retirement corpus of the individuals from mint - Money https://ift.tt/MXFC9Tf https://ift.tt/oeCUzHW

How salaried employees can calculate standard deductions for FY 2023?

By adding a standard deduction of ₹50,000 and a deduction from family pensions up to ₹15,000 under the new tax regime, which was previously exclusively available to salaried persons under the old tax regime, the Finance Minister has given relief to individual taxpayers. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/UVupq3c https://ift.tt/oeCUzHW

What are the tax benefits in pension account of NPS at SBI?

SBI is offering two NPS schemes namely -- Tier 1 which is a pension account and mandatory, and Tier 11 which is an investment account and optional. The minimum contribution for the Tier 1 account is ₹500 and ₹1,000 for Tier II. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2rYJ1Ae https://ift.tt/fOhanm0

FD interest rate: This bank is giving up to 9% return on fixed deposits. Check details

Fixed deposit interest rate: This bank is offering general FD for three tenors — 181 to 201 days, 501 days and 1001 days from mint - Money https://ift.tt/aQZoe8d https://ift.tt/fOhanm0

Fraud alert! Scamsters using Google Pay, Phone to con you, 81 users lose ₹1 cr

Google Pay, PhonePe users are targeted in this mix of malware and human engineered phishing attack in which someone knowingly sends money and calls you to repay as it was sent by mistake from mint - Money https://ift.tt/ezHW0pX https://ift.tt/dIk8C0B

PPF calculator: You Public Provident Fund account can make you a crorepati. Here's how

PPF interest rate is currently at 7.10 per cent per annum, which is payable on quarterly basis from mint - Money https://ift.tt/hAn1w5l https://ift.tt/dIk8C0B

Aviva India launches new pension plan. Know the details

Aviva New Innings Pension Plan provides customers with the opportunity to receive a corpus of up to 336% of premium paid, on maturity from mint - Money https://ift.tt/84wHdEA https://ift.tt/dIk8C0B

Is new income tax slab beneficial for home loan EMI paying individuals?

The Income Tax Act provides various provisions for a tax rebate on home loans from mint - Money https://ift.tt/hPwcol9 https://ift.tt/qU6a4uO

What’s the tax liability for taking out funds from two PF accounts?

If the employee changes his job and transfers his EPF account from the old employer to a new one, then the period of previous employment would be included in computing the period of continuous service. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/PBoe9bN https://ift.tt/qU6a4uO

‘Eventually, we want to pivot to a financial marketplace’

In an interview with Mint, Chandok spoke about how ICICI Securities has been on the path to widen its product basket and customer base, and reduce the impact from the cyclical nature of equity broking business. Edited excerpts: from mint - Money https://ift.tt/CI02ymp https://ift.tt/qU6a4uO

Neobank Chqbook introduces shop insurance cover. Know the details

Under this insurance, losses incurred by shop owners due to floods, earthquakes, lightening, storms, cyclones, fire and other climate risks and any loss due to burglary of contents in the shop will be covered from mint - Money https://ift.tt/HGt5uMW https://ift.tt/qU6a4uO

Kotak Mahindra Bank hikes lending rates. Loan EMIs to increase further

Kotak Mahindra Bank hikes lending rates: The revised Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rates(K-MCLR) will be in effect from today, 16 March from mint - Money https://ift.tt/r4EomA0 https://ift.tt/qU6a4uO

Claim your TDS credit even if not reflected in 26AS/AIS/TIS

If a taxpayer has evidential proof that TDS is already deducted on a particular Income, then even if such TDS credit is not reflected in 26AS, the taxpayer can manually claim the TDS credit, while filing ITR. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/XxNwMU6 https://ift.tt/qQ26U5L

A case for marginal relief in the new tax regime

One of the proposals that has made Union budget 2023 very popular among the middle class is that individuals and Hindu undivided families (HUFs) opting for the new regime in FY 2023-24 and onwards, and having their annual gross total income (GTI) of upto ₹7 lakh, will not be required to pay any income tax, as they will be able to claim a rebate of ₹25,000 under Section 87A of the Income tax act from mint - Money https://ift.tt/tBdJK8Q https://ift.tt/qQ26U5L

Dynamic Bond Funds, Target Maturity Funds or FD: Where to bet amid rising rates?

In light of the current interest rate environment, investors can benefit from higher rates while reducing risks related to market swings by investing in a variety of debt products. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/VWIDCSR https://ift.tt/qQ26U5L

Go Digit Insurance launches three new health plans. Know details

Policyholders will be able to enhance their coverage further at a small added cost by opting for add-ons like PED waiting period modification cover from mint - Money https://ift.tt/mihv5gf https://ift.tt/qQ26U5L

How social media advice affects financial planning

Individuals who look to fix their finances often follow influencers to learn about the latest trends and investment opportunities from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2KsSUfl https://ift.tt/qQ26U5L

From PPF to FDs: Last-minute income tax saving options you can explore

A look at some of the last minute income tax saving options from mint - Money https://ift.tt/L5giXjs https://ift.tt/qQ26U5L

How to avoid investing in great businesses at untimely valuations

If EPS growth expectations embedded in the stock price are too lofty then it is reasonable to avoid the stock. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/YOUhZ5E https://ift.tt/Rlpx6Gt

Home loan tenures jump to over 50 years on rate hikes

Home loan borrowers are aghast from mint - Money https://ift.tt/cR2GA9z https://ift.tt/Rlpx6Gt

How to generate a monthly pension of Rs.1 lakh from NPS?

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), which is governed by the Ministry of Finance of the Government of India, oversees the National Pension System (NPS), a voluntary specified contribution pension scheme in India. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/CdzVwYM https://ift.tt/Rlpx6Gt

ICICI Bank offers ecosystem banking for Indian startups

ICICI Bank’s ‘Startup Ecosystem Banking’ offers treasury and transaction banking solutions, lending solutions, digital integrations, handling FDI and regulatory compliances, personal banking services for employees and founders from mint - Money https://ift.tt/9oD6qBv https://ift.tt/Rlpx6Gt

Is cash trading in the stock market profitable for retail investors?

There is a possibility of making quick gains from short trades but investors face a greater risk of losing money from mint - Money https://ift.tt/CUXFcKs https://ift.tt/Rlpx6Gt

Suryoday Small Finance Bank launches new savings account for women, offering 7% rate

Under this new account, women can earn up to 7% interest rate per annum with monthly interest credit coupled with a specially designed RuPay Platinum Debit Card which offers discounts on shopping and online purchases and many more. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/bZQj0SX https://ift.tt/Hyt9iQf

How Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) crisis may hit other assets — explained

Silicon Valley Bank crisis may have negative impact on US bond investors dealing in treasuries, say experts from mint - Money https://ift.tt/iynYRFw https://ift.tt/Hyt9iQf

Kotak Mahindra AMC launches silver ETF Fund of Fund. Details here

Kotak Mahindra AMC launches silver ETF Fund of Fund: The New Fund Offer opens for public subscription on March 13, 2023 and closes on March 27, 2023 from mint - Money https://ift.tt/6S8CHUx https://ift.tt/Hyt9iQf

Indian firms most downbeat among global peers on profitability outlook

Anecdotal evidence indicated that inflation concerns and competitive pressures were the main factors stymieing business confidence from mint - Money https://ift.tt/tUGWk7w https://ift.tt/Hyt9iQf

New fund houses galore: Should you make the investment or skip?

Brokerages, portfolio management service firms and fintechs have ventured into the mutual funds space from mint - Money https://ift.tt/D1ujzaH https://ift.tt/Hyt9iQf

SVB row: Regulators look out for potential buyers willing to merge with collapsed lender

Also, digital gaming and sports platform Nazara Tech said its step-down subsidiaries hold cash balances in the SVB – which is currently under the receivership of the FDIC – for around ₹64 crore. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/t9CKyQn https://ift.tt/Hyt9iQf

5 special fixed deposits (FDs) going to end in March 2023

Amid rising interest rate regimes some banks are providing special fixed deposits (FDs) with irregular tenors of days rather than months or years—that effectively guarantee higher interest rates than traditional FDs. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/9sSrIYv https://ift.tt/Hyt9iQf

How to avoid TDS on dividend income for FY 2023-24 & AY 2024-25?

When receiving a specific payment, such as a dividend, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is subtracted from the total amount received. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/cA6nQ9F https://ift.tt/1uOhtZQ

PAN-Aadhaar link to ITR filing: 5 money tasks to complete in March 2023

PAN-Aadhaar link: From 1st April 2023, one's PAN card will become inoperative and linking of these two KYC documents will incur ₹1,000 PAN-Aadhaar link fee from mint - Money https://ift.tt/JlozrUV https://ift.tt/1uOhtZQ

NPS calculator: How to get ₹2.94 lakh monthly pension by ₹12500/month NPS contribution — explained

Pension calculator: NPS account may yield 10 per cent NPS interest rate in long term if equity debt exposure is kept in 60:40 ratio, say experts from mint - Money https://ift.tt/3LMXHqW https://ift.tt/1uOhtZQ

Most Indians worry inflation, critical illness may hurt retirement savings: Survey

Though the phase of retirement evokes positive emotions among respondents, at the same time, they are also cognizant of the need to factor in inflation and rising medical expenses while planning for their life’s new chapter from mint - Money https://ift.tt/FViWgqp https://ift.tt/owzyPr8

Tips to save money on hotel bookings this holiday season

Take advantage of loyalty programmes, credit card reward points to save on hotel tariffs from mint - Money https://ift.tt/u5a2WTE https://ift.tt/owzyPr8

FY23 to end soon: How to plan your savings from next fiscal to buy first home

Teena Gandhi, Vice President, Earnnest.me said, owning a home not only provides a safety net but also holds sentimental value. Buying the first home can be overwhelming as it requires a considerable amount of corpus, so one has to plan meticulously. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/NDjFW7T https://ift.tt/owzyPr8

NPS vs Mutual Funds vs Bank FDs: Where should women invest?

Making investments as early as possible is what changes the game when it comes to ensuring long-term financial stability in the future. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/LKqsaXA https://ift.tt/owzyPr8

Gallagher Re acquires reinsurance broking operations of Wills Tower Watson India

Following completion, the acquired team will join Gallagher’s existing Indian reinsurance team from mint - Money https://ift.tt/FaBTYsv https://ift.tt/owzyPr8

NBFC extends national pension scheme services for NRIs, domestic customers. 5 key points.

By extending its NPS offering to its customers, Muthoot plans to provide its customers with an additional avenue for long-term retirement planning as well as benefit them with a tax concession of up to ₹50,000 under subsection 80 CCD (1B). from mint - Money https://ift.tt/rPzQkxu https://ift.tt/oSaM8n1

Yes Bank and Aadhar Housing Finance ink co-lending partnership

With this partnership, both entities aim to provide, convenient home finance solutions such as home loan for salaried employees, loan for plot purchase and construction etc from mint - Money https://ift.tt/J28KagH https://ift.tt/oSaM8n1

How senior citizens can make the most from a portfolio of SCSS & PMVVY schemes?

The two most well-liked government-backed initiatives for elderly adults during the prevailing interest rate regime are the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) and Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY). from mint - Money https://ift.tt/JK72bTk https://ift.tt/oSaM8n1

How NRIs can lower TDS on income generated from India?

For income generated in India, non-resident Indians (NRIs) are required to file income tax returns. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/1GvpBUY https://ift.tt/oSaM8n1

Tax saving guide for women salaried employees in 2023

Some of the tax and other incentives which a women salaried employee can avail include reduced interest on home loan, stamp duty concession etc. to empower women. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/iagrV13 https://ift.tt/oSaM8n1

Investment haven for women – Mutual Funds

According to World Bank data, though women in India represent 48% of the population, they contribute only around 17% of the GDP compared to 40% in China. For the year 2021, World Bank's data states that female labor force participation rate in the United States was 46%, while in India it was 21%. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/nxG6PA8 https://ift.tt/oSaM8n1

Celebrating my domestic help and her financial acu(wo)men!

Why do we propagate the myth that women are not savvy in finance? Just because they prefer to focus on cooking, rearing children, cleaning and looking after the sick in the family, among other tasks, in most households they have relegated the investment planning to the men in the family from mint - Money https://ift.tt/ZN6X0bv https://ift.tt/xN08KOY

Why do women need to embrace equities

A quick calculation throws up a startling number – during a lifetime of working, women end up with 50% lesser money than men from mint - Money https://ift.tt/uVjOmDH https://ift.tt/xN08KOY

Fixed vs reducing interest rates: Which to opt to fund your car loan?

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Mutual fund calculator: How to make ₹10 Cr in 20 years via SIP?

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The moment you invest, you want returns. It doesn’t work like that: KIAL chief executive Lakshmi Iyer

Growing up, the most important lesson that I learnt from my mother was to avoid aamdani atthanni, kharcha rupaiya (spending more than you earn), says Lakshmi Iyer, CEO, Kotak Investment Advisors from mint - Money https://ift.tt/0ZpjhFa https://ift.tt/xN08KOY

3 PSU banks offering over 8% to 8.50% return on FDs to senior citizens

Senior citizens now have exposure to their best-fixed deposit booking opportunity thanks to the hike in the repo rate, which has climbed by a total of 250 basis points to 6.50 per cent so far. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/so61MmI https://ift.tt/xN08KOY

How women can take charge of their money and personal finance

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Glamyo Health partners financing firms to make healthcare affordable

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Women's Day: Key benefits of real estate investment - Cheaper loans, lower stamp duty, more

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How did Ankur Warikoo survive a career break?

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MF investors must ensure KYC re-validation by 30 April to avoid disruption

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Max Life partners Ujjivan Small Finance Bank to offer life insurance solutions

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How the 0.001% invest

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Can Gen Z hope to get the same returns on investments as others?

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Should senior citizens invest in small finance bank FDs giving 9% to 9.50% returns: Explained

But so far, two small finance banks are providing the highest FD rate in the nation. For deposits with a 700-day tenor, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank (SFB) is now giving a maximum interest rate of 8.25% for the general public and 9.00% for elderly individuals. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/xTAJlZX https://ift.tt/7wTjEJv

How senior citizens can make the most from a portfolio of SCSS & PMVVY schemes?

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How NRIs can lower TDS on income generated from India?

For income generated in India, non-resident Indians (NRIs) are required to file income tax returns. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/tlghWpU https://ift.tt/7wTjEJv

How Archit Gupta of Clear files his tax returns

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How to use behavioral nudges to increase retirement savings

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Bajaj Finance hikes fixed deposit rates up to 8.20%. Check details

Bajaj Finance has hiked FD rates by up to 35 basis points, for tenures between 15 months and 23 months, with effect from 4 March from mint - Money https://ift.tt/4PY2EAq https://ift.tt/Lhlp4Vj

ITR filing: Is income tax rebate possible on home loan repayment from residential property sale proceeds?

ITR filing: Income tax exemption from long term capital gains is not available in respect of repayment of a home loan from mint - Money https://ift.tt/M0EB7yn https://ift.tt/Lhlp4Vj

Which mutual fund you should buy in stock market rebound — explained

Mutual fund investors with one to two year perspective can look at hybrid equity funds instead of debt funds, say experts from mint - Money https://ift.tt/tMbioeB https://ift.tt/Lhlp4Vj

Why you should consider National Pension System (NPS) over other annuity scheme?

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Women's Day: Sovereign gold bonds, NPS, mutual funds three options to suit your investment goals

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What is the 50:30:20 rule that working women can use for savings? A beginner's guide!

One of the simplest budgeting methods would be 50:30:20 rule which typically comes in handling while managing your money. It generally helps in narrowing down your pay checks for three major factors --- Needs, Wants, and Savings. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/W8qZhVY https://ift.tt/Lhlp4Vj

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services launches ‘Used Car Digi Loans’

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Is 30% of my income enough to achieve goals?

Beating inflation, for both education, which tends to be higher than consumer price inflation, as well as for living expenses for retirement is crucial. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/2U6gMPT https://ift.tt/im1KtCY

How to tackle the menace of ‘rogue’ influencers?

Mis-selling has always been an integral part of the financial services industry, from insurance agents promising that an investment in a unit-linked insurance plan will double in three years to mutual fund (MF) agents trying to sell a new fund offer of an equity MF on the premise of investors getting more units from mint - Money https://ift.tt/W4xtT2D https://ift.tt/im1KtCY

‘Skin in the game’: the financial journey of Ravi Dharamshi

Dharamshi on his PMS that manages assets worth ₹5,200 cr and the time he spent under Rakesh Jhunjhunwala from mint - Money https://ift.tt/Uey0Mrw https://ift.tt/im1KtCY

ICICI Bank launches digital solutions for participants of capital market, custody services

The newly launched ‘3-in-1’ account enables clients of stock brokers to digitally open online trading, demat and savings account in few hours from anywhere across the country from mint - Money https://ift.tt/sDHTjNi https://ift.tt/dE50nc8

Good news for depositors! Fixed deposits (FDs) turn positive at 8%

The high rate offering on fixed deposits (FDs) also comes as banks have almost fully passed on the 250-bps hike in RBI rate since May last year to their borrowers from mint - Money https://ift.tt/GKMSUmd https://ift.tt/dE50nc8

Succession planning: How to avoid disputes after your death

Ensure that all your assets are thoroughly documented and accounted for, and make sure to update your will regularly to reflect any changes. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/lSFUsTh https://ift.tt/dE50nc8

How to create a debt portfolio that can fetch 8% plus returns

For those under 60 years of age, this entails taking some credit or interest rate risk from mint - Money https://ift.tt/sNAOfH8 https://ift.tt/dE50nc8

Which are the top most risky mutual funds in India: A beginner's guide

Based on the performance of the underlying securities and the investment objective, each category of mutual funds performs differently. from mint - Money https://ift.tt/HL3VBMg https://ift.tt/dE50nc8