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Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar

Amit is a personal finance journalist covering banking, taxation, insurance, investing, and consumer money matters. He writes analytical yet easy-to-understand explainers, breaking down complex financial and policy developments for everyday readers. His work focuses on helping audiences make informed decisions through data-driven reporting, expert insights, and practical context.

Amit is a personal finance journalist covering banking, taxation, insurance, investing, and consumer money matters. He writes analytical yet easy-to-understand explainers, breaking down complex financial and policy developments for everyday readers. His work focuses on helping audiences make informed decisions through data-driven reporting, expert insights, and practical context.

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Buying property? Here's why your wife's name could mean extra savings

Buying property in your wife's name can help you save on stamp duty, get lower home loan rates, double tax benefits, and even protect assets. Here's how it works

Buying property? Here's why your wife's name could mean extra savings
Updated On : 29 Sep 2025 | 4:10 PM IST

Canada signals new plans to tap global tech talent after US' H-1B fee hike

For many Indian professionals dreaming of overseas opportunities, this development presents fresh avenues

Canada signals new plans to tap global tech talent after US' H-1B fee hike
Updated On : 29 Sep 2025 | 4:07 PM IST

UK's new digital ID cards aim to curb illegal work: Here's what to know

The UK's new digital ID cards explained -- how they aim to simplify work and housing checks while tackling illegal immigration and what it means for migrants

UK's new digital ID cards aim to curb illegal work: Here's what to know
Updated On : 29 Sep 2025 | 3:59 PM IST

UPS or NPS: Which retirement plan fits your future? Deadline hits tomorrow

As the September 30 deadline approaches, the central government employees must choose between the assured payouts of UPS and the market-driven growth of NPS.

UPS or NPS: Which retirement plan fits your future? Deadline hits tomorrow
Updated On : 29 Sep 2025 | 12:47 PM IST

Foreign travel bookings soar 24% this festival season, Asia-Pacific tops

Strap: Indians are spending ₹25k-95k on festival getaways, with short-haul Asia and boutique domestic breaks driving an 18% surge in travel demand.

Foreign travel bookings soar 24% this festival season, Asia-Pacific tops
Updated On : 26 Sep 2025 | 5:12 PM IST

46% women left work after marriage 42% men took loans for divorce: Survey

Couples blame financial disputes as cause for marriages breaking down, it says

46% women left work after marriage 42% men took loans for divorce: Survey
Updated On : 26 Sep 2025 | 4:22 PM IST

Tax audit deadline moved to Oct 31: Who needs to follow process, why

Tax audit deadline: One month more give to businesses and professionals after representations from industry groups

Tax audit deadline moved to Oct 31: Who needs to follow process, why
Updated On : 26 Sep 2025 | 2:00 PM IST

New RBI rules make banks fully liable if payment safeguards fail: Details

RBI on Digital Transactions Fail: Banks will be responsible for compensating customers if fraud occurs due to them not following authentication process

New RBI rules make banks fully liable if payment safeguards fail: Details
Updated On : 26 Sep 2025 | 1:45 PM IST

59% of Indians delay personal insurance, rely on employer cover: Report

Most people buy insurance only after events like marriage, a health scare or changing jobs

59% of Indians delay personal insurance, rely on employer cover: Report
Updated On : 25 Sep 2025 | 7:06 PM IST

Delhi's Ladli scheme: 40,000 girls to get payouts on Oct 1

Programme supports education and empowerment of eligible beneficiaries

Delhi's Ladli scheme: 40,000 girls to get payouts on Oct 1
Updated On : 25 Sep 2025 | 6:57 PM IST

UPI goes live in Qatar, starting with duty-free stores at Hamad airport

With Qatar Duty Free onboard, UPI expands abroad, offering Indians cashless payments on overseas trips.

UPI goes live in Qatar, starting with duty-free stores at Hamad airport
Updated On : 25 Sep 2025 | 5:04 PM IST

Central govt employees opting for UPS to get NPS tax perks: Details

Unified Pension Scheme mirrors National Pension System's tax benefits; employees have time till Sept 30 to make switch

Central govt employees opting for UPS to get NPS tax perks: Details
Updated On : 25 Sep 2025 | 4:24 PM IST

Home loan rates: PSU banks' rates cheaper, private lenders start at 7.70%

Private banks are typically quicker in deciding about loan applications and may offer loan bundled packages

Home loan rates: PSU banks' rates cheaper, private lenders start at 7.70%
Updated On : 25 Sep 2025 | 3:24 PM IST

Festival season car loans: Banks trim rates, some drop processing fees

State-owned banks' offers start at 7.6%, while private lenders mostly price loans near or above 9%

Festival season car loans: Banks trim rates, some drop processing fees
Updated On : 25 Sep 2025 | 2:46 PM IST

Insurance complaints up 45% in Q2 2025, most about health policies: Report

Younger customers most active in disputing claims and policies, says Insurance Samadhan

Insurance complaints up 45% in Q2 2025, most about health policies: Report
Updated On : 24 Sep 2025 | 5:59 PM IST

No updates, no refunds: Experts explain what's causing ITR delays

Compliance mismatches and backend slowdowns are keeping refunds stuck, taxpayers advised to be proactive

No updates, no refunds: Experts explain what's causing ITR delays
Updated On : 24 Sep 2025 | 5:57 PM IST

Loan foreclosure decoded: How it shapes your credit score and finances

The step will improve savings but impact on credit scores depends on the loan and the lender's rules

Loan foreclosure decoded: How it shapes your credit score and finances
Updated On : 24 Sep 2025 | 3:57 PM IST

Indian techie earning ₹16L at US fintech denied B2 visa for NYC travel

Software engineer's Reddit post draws comments on the likely reasons her B2 Visa application was rejected

Indian techie earning ₹16L at US fintech denied B2 visa for NYC travel
Updated On : 24 Sep 2025 | 1:42 PM IST

CGHS cover extended to dependent transgender kids, siblings: Details here

Dependent transgender children of central government employees will have no age limit to avail of health coverage

CGHS cover extended to dependent transgender kids, siblings: Details here
Updated On : 24 Sep 2025 | 1:14 PM IST

PhonePe offers firecracker insurance for Rs 11 ahead of Diwali celebrations

Policy will provide cover of up to Rs 25,000 for accidents and can be purchased 'under a minute' on fintech company's app

PhonePe offers firecracker insurance for Rs 11 ahead of Diwali celebrations
Updated On : 23 Sep 2025 | 6:21 PM IST