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Safe money: what you should and shouldn't do if you get fake currency notes

Do not palm them off to others: it is a crime and you will legal face action

Denied insurance coverage due to mental health condition? Persevere

Underwriting standards vary, so another insurer might well accept your proposal

Explained: How you can minimise the impact of 20% TCS on foreign trips

Avoid booking travel packages and use a debit or credit card during your personal international trip

A safe home: How to prevent injurious falls, manage risks

WHO estimates 684,000 fatal falls occur each year; the elderly are at greater risk

Fund pick: Mirae Asset Tax Saver Fund

Fund pick of Mirae Asset Tax Saver Fund

Odisha posts 11% YoY growth in collection of GST in May to Rs 4,397 cr

Odisha registered over 11 per cent growth in collection of gross GST in May to Rs 4,397.73 crore, an official said on Thursday

Irdai issues Bima Vahaks draft to establish channel at Gram Panchayat level

Regulator Irdai on Thursday came out with draft guidelines for 'Bima Vahaks (BV)', which seeks to establish a dedicated distribution channel at the level of Gram Panchayats

Himachal collected Rs 1,004 cr tax in this fiscal till May 31: Official

Department of State Taxes in HP has collected Rs 1,004 cr in this fiscal till May 31 against Rs 890 crore collected during this period in the last fiscal, registering a growth of 13 per cent

CREDAI urges to remove GST on free flats given in redevelopment projects

Realtors' body CREDAI has demanded the government should do away with the GST on flats which are given free of cost to existing occupants in redevelopment projects to make them economically viable

Digital transactions in India highest in world but why is cash still king?

The Reserve Bank of India believes that households in India hold more high-value currency notes at home while substituting lower-value notes with digital transactions

Opportune time to diversify internationally as US benchmarks recover

Enter for the long haul as the US economy and market could witness turbulence in the months ahead

Aadhaar to identity proof: All questions answered about Rs 2,000 notes

Is it necessary to be a bank account to exchange the notes; do I need to submit my PAN?

Explained: What are the tax implications of depositing Rs 2,000 notes?

Are you depositing Rs 2,000 notes in the bank? Will your deposits be monitored? Will you need to pay any tax on it? How can you avoid a tax notice on these deposits? Read to find the answer

Switched jobs in 2022-23? Consolidate multiple Form 16s accurately

If you find any discrepancy in the Form 16 received from employer, request the latter to amend it

Utilise enhanced SCSS limit, but diversify your retirement corpus

Money should also be invested in instruments that offer growth, longer lock-in, and liquidity

Beyond the financial system: Will AA framework be a game-changer in India?

The Account Aggregator framework is being adopted across sectors, including in verifying the employment status of newly skilled workers

High expense ratio erodes mutual funds' net return, so monitor cost

If your distributor suggests moving from a low- to a high-cost fund, question the rationale of the move

Thinking of prepaying your home loan? Things you should keep in mind

If home-owners have received a bonus, they may consider investing it in the capital markets instead of prepaying the loan

Leave encashment limit hiked to Rs 25 lakh: What does it mean for you?

The relief was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2023 and the proposed hike has come into place since April 1, 2023, a circular from CBDT stated

Fame, fortune: How to win fans, influence people as digital content creator

The profession requires engaging storytelling, creativity and knowledge of how various social media platforms work