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Sanjay Kumar Singh
Sanjay Kumar Singh
Sanjay Kumar Singh is an Associate Editor at Business Standard, where he heads the personal finance vertical. He oversees a team of reporters and writers who write on complex financial issues and wealth management. He completed his graduation in History Honours from Hindu College, Delhi University. He also did an MA in History from Arts Faculty, Delhi University. He holds an MBA (specialisation in Marketing) from IISWBM, Kolkata, and a PG Diploma in Journalism from The Time School of Journalism, Delhi. He has over 25 years of experience in journalism.
Sanjay Kumar Singh is an Associate Editor at Business Standard, where he heads the personal finance vertical. He oversees a team of reporters and writers who write on complex financial issues and wealth management. He completed his graduation in History Honours from Hindu College, Delhi University. He also did an MA in History from Arts Faculty, Delhi University. He holds an MBA (specialisation in Marketing) from IISWBM, Kolkata, and a PG Diploma in Journalism from The Time School of Journalism, Delhi. He has over 25 years of experience in journalism.
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Prepaid forex cards the best way to carry money abroad
Take limited cash and use credit and debit cards only as a last resort on foreign vacation
 "Prepaid forex cards the best way to carry money abroad")
Financial planning in new year: Start it now
Don't tinker with your long-term investment plan. But it is always better to make some critical changes, based on new tax laws and instruments
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Tips to reduce your car premium
Use accumulated no-claim bonus and increase voluntary deductible to get a better deal
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New order in the IPO market
With e-commerce, payments banks and general insurance companies entering the market, investors will have to work on their understanding of these sectors
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Panama Paper leaks: Disclose all foreign accounts, assets
If you fail to pay tax on foreign income, you could be penalised up to 300% of the tax due
 "Panama Paper leaks: Disclose all foreign accounts, assets")
For investors with low-risk profile
Equity savings funds give additional tax benefit, as they are treated like equity funds
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Presumptive taxation: Compliance route eased for small biz
Professionals can do away with the need to maintain account books and audits
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FM brings cheer to first-time homebuyers
Another major development is REITs coming closer to reality
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Five ways to improve your household budget
Today, when the nation's attention is on the Union Budget, take a moment to consider ways to improve your finances
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Save for retirement and enjoy tax benefit, too
New retirement schemes from MFs offer Section 80C benefit but locks in your money for five years
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Only your prudence can keep scamsters at bay
The PACL scam highlights the need for investors to do their homework before giving their money to any entities
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How to choose the right financial planner
Look for one with the right mix of qualification, experience, ethics knowledge, and communication skills
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Happily ever after, financially
What newly-weds could do to smoothly integrate their incomes, expenses, financial values and risk appetites
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NRIs should take advantage of slowing Indian realty
Despite the slowdown, property investments can give them good returns over the long term
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Don't invest by looking in the rear-view mirror
New investors should avoid investing in last year's outperformers because it is too soon to take a decision. Old investors should rebalance their portfolios
 "Don't invest by looking in the rear-view mirror")
Use your house as a tax haven
Whether buying, selling or renting, there are opportunities for saving tax. Make the most of these
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Improve your credit score before applying for a home loan
If it doesn't meet a bank's cut-off limit, you could be denied a loan. Here are ways to improve this vital number
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