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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 readers 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 readers make informed decisions through data-driven reporting, expert insights, and practical context.

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American Express card changes: 2 services to go, rewards also revised

Changes matter to frequent travellers and customers who use Amex for milestone-based rewards and premium benefits

American Express card changes: 2 services to go, rewards also revised
Updated On : 03 Sep 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

Canara Bank ATM charges: Free limit cut to 5, withdrawal fee now Rs 23

Charge for non-financial transactions beyond the free limit remains at Rs 5 plus GST

Canara Bank ATM charges: Free limit cut to 5, withdrawal fee now Rs 23
Updated On : 03 Sep 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

Missed ITR-3, ITR-4 deadline? Your cost could be more than a Rs 5,000 fee

Missing the ITR-3 or ITR-4 deadline can have wider tax consequences, particularly for those with business income, deductions or losses

Missed ITR-3, ITR-4 deadline? Your cost could be more than a Rs 5,000 fee
Updated On : 02 Sep 2026 | 5:03 PM IST

5 hidden costs and risks to check before you choose interest-free EMI

Processing fees, penalties, credit impact and refund rules can add to the cost of an offer

5 hidden costs and risks to check before you choose interest-free EMI
Updated On : 02 Sep 2026 | 3:49 PM IST

28-year-old secured H-1B, then quit US job and returned home: Here's why

After securing the visa she had worked towards for years, Disha Lamba left her six-figure US job within two months

28-year-old secured H-1B, then quit US job and returned home: Here's why
Updated On : 02 Sep 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

EPFO enrolment campaign: Left out of PF? Check if you qualify by Oct 31

Employers can regularise eligible past omissions, with a waiver of the employee share in specified cases

EPFO enrolment campaign: Left out of PF? Check if you qualify by Oct 31
Updated On : 02 Sep 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

AI can build your financial plan: What exactly are you paying your CFP for?

As technology takes over data-heavy tasks, veteran professional explains why certified financial planners are irreplaceable

AI can build your financial plan: What exactly are you paying your CFP for?
Updated On : 01 Sep 2026 | 6:34 PM IST

Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for Indians, 59 other countries

The country will halve the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days from Sep 15, affecting Indian tourists and travellers from 59 other countries

Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for Indians, 59 other countries
Updated On : 01 Sep 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

Man evicted for neglecting parents: Can he still inherit their property?

Eviction, ownership and inheritance are separate legal issues. Here is what parents and children need to know

Man evicted for neglecting parents: Can he still inherit their property?
Updated On : 01 Sep 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

What Indian applicants must know about new immigration rules in Sept

US, Belgium and Cyprus are changing visa, work permit and residency rules this month, impacting Indian students, workers and applicants.

What Indian applicants must know about new immigration rules in Sept
Updated On : 01 Sep 2026 | 4:54 PM IST

NPS rules changed: PFRDA orders scheme revamp, new risk categories

Pension funds must align existing offerings with a common framework, while subscribers could see scheme mergers, restructuring and clearer disclosures

NPS rules changed: PFRDA orders scheme revamp, new risk categories
Updated On : 01 Sep 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

Canada opens 5 PR pathways to foreign doctors: What Indians need to know

Canada is seeking more doctors and has five PR routes for foreign physicians, but medical licensing remains a key hurdle for Indians

Canada opens 5 PR pathways to foreign doctors: What Indians need to know
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 6:09 PM IST

Redeveloping your housing society? 5 checks before choosing a builder

Ageing housing societies can unlock significant value through redevelopment, but title, approvals, member rights, costs and delays need careful scrutiny first

Redeveloping your housing society? 5 checks before choosing a builder
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 4:35 PM IST

September tax calendar: Key TDS, advance tax and tax audit deadlines

September has key tax compliance dates for TDS, advance tax and audit reports. Here are the deadlines taxpayers should track

September tax calendar: Key TDS, advance tax and tax audit deadlines
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Financial changes from September 1: ITR, LPG e-KYC, fuel prices and more

From tax filing to LPG verification and fuel prices, these deadlines and changes could affect your household budget

Financial changes from September 1: ITR, LPG e-KYC, fuel prices and more
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

US tightens checks on foreign student jobs, warns colleges of action

Immigration authorities warn colleges of action over improper work approvals, potentially affecting Indians seeking jobs while studying

US tightens checks on foreign student jobs, warns colleges of action
Updated On : 28 Aug 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Tax notice after death: Can legal heirs be asked to pay the dues?

A taxpayer's death does not end pending tax matters. Here is what heirs need to know about notices, returns, dues and inherited assets

Tax notice after death: Can legal heirs be asked to pay the dues?
Updated On : 28 Aug 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

HDFC Bank, Federal Bank hike FD rates: Senior citizens can earn up to 7.20%

HDFC Bank has raised its senior citizen FD rate to 7.10%, while Federal Bank now offers up to 7.20% on select tenures

HDFC Bank, Federal Bank hike FD rates: Senior citizens can earn up to 7.20%
Updated On : 28 Aug 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

NRI pensioners face Jeevan Pramaan hurdles abroad: What they can do

Those unable to complete digital life certificate verification can use alternative routes through banks, authorised agents or Indian missions

NRI pensioners face Jeevan Pramaan hurdles abroad: What they can do
Updated On : 28 Aug 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

US ICE orders 6,000 shock gloves amid 'illegal immigration' crackdown

The gloves can deliver painful electric shocks on direct contact and are intended for arrests, detainee transport and civil disturbances

US ICE orders 6,000 shock gloves amid 'illegal immigration' crackdown
Updated On : 28 Aug 2026 | 12:32 PM IST