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Last-minute tax planning can hurt

Getting into such complex situations every year end isn't the best idea as it can lead to unnecessary queries from the I-T department

Here's why you must invest in foreign assets to guard against rupee's fall

A vast array of components are also imported, such as for computers, high-definition television sets, and other electronic items

Thanks to tech giants, Smart homes are now within your budget

Whether you have a two-bedroom or three-bedroom house, you can convert it into a smart home starting at Rs 60,000-70,000

IDBI Federal Life Insurance's FY18 net profit soars by 94% to Rs 1 billion

The company now commands over Rs 7.5 billion in assets under management as against Rs 60.9 billion in FY17

Tackling mediclaim: Combat medical inflation with a super top-up policy

Instead of enhancing the sum insured of your basic policy, a more cost-effective option is buying a super top-up policy

Protect downside risk with dividend yield funds as they fall less

Dividend yield funds manage to protect downside risk because they invest in cash-rich companies

I-T dept warning to salaried taxpayers: Hoodwinking the taxman is difficult

If your case is picked up for random scrutiny, any of the tricks that you or your financial advisor may have used to avoid tax will be easily detected

Is Bharat-22 ETF a good bet? Here is a look at its pros and cons

This ETF's year-to-date track record is poorer than that of Sensex and Nifty ETF

Contrarian investing can reap rewards but it tests investors' conviction

Contrarian stocks can help investors generate much higher returns than buying shares of companies that have shown consistent high growth for years

CBDT has brought new income-tax return form: Is it sahaj or sugam anymore?

New ITR forms indirectly force small businesses to maintain books of accounts, something that wasn't needed earlier

Legal heirs' income key to determine monthly maintenance to seniors

The government is mulling to remove Rs 10,000 cap on monthly maintenance under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act

Income tax returns: How to avoid being labelled a tax evader; 10 points

The income-tax department warned salaried-class taxpayers against using illegal means while filing their returns, stating that violators would be prosecuted

What are the tax filing deadlines for financial year 2017-18?

The government has, however, introduced higher penalties for late filing from this AY onwards

Can insurer issue circular to circumvent judiciary and avoid paying claims?

Though the claimant didn't have a valid route permit, the National Commission still asked the insurer to settle the claim

Here's how you can ring-fence your funds and securities from brokers

If you leave too much money lying in your trading account or hand over your securities to them, there is always the risk that they could use them to trade in the markets

How Sohna became a tourist destination to residential hub

Sohna is easily accessible from the key cities of NCR via an existing grid of roads

Planning to buy an insurance cover? Here is some advice on important issues

As for the query on income tax, you are allowed to claim a deduction of up to Rs 25,000 in each financial year, for the medical insurance premium that you pay

Here's how payment banks are likely to impact on your financial life soon

By foraying into distribution, forex and digital lending, they are creating more touch points with customers

Living Will: Accepting death on your terms

Supreme Court has now allowed individuals to refuse unwanted treatment when there's no chance of survival by making a Living Will

Investors can do without solution-oriented funds

Now that solution-oriented funds will have a lock-in of five years, most investors will be better off investing in open-end diversified equity funds to achieve similar investment outcomes