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Best Tax Breaks For You
Tax planning has to go hand-in-hand with financial planning. Here are strategies to choose the best financial products that meet your dual needs
Equity-linked saving schemes (ELSS) offer the dual benefits of equity-related returns kicker and tax deduction under Section 80C
IPOs remained the buzzword on Dalal Street in 2021. But with the market changing its course slightly towards the end of the year, will the momentum continue in 2022?
While 2022 is likely to be a mixed bag of events, the outlook for India is positive based on real estate and equity markets, but may be tempered by high commodity and fuel prices
Overall, most rates have bottomed out and will rise in 2022, unless a third Covid wave comes and derails the recovery of the Indian economy
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Tax planning has to go hand-in-hand with financial planning. Here are strategies to choose the best financial products that meet your dual needs
Equity-linked saving schemes (ELSS) offer the dual benefits of equity-related returns kicker and tax deduction under Section 80C
IPOs remained the buzzword on Dalal Street in 2021. But with the market changing its course slightly towards the end of the year, will the momentum continue in 2022?
While 2022 is likely to be a mixed bag of events, the outlook for India is positive based on real estate and equity markets, but may be tempered by high commodity and fuel prices
Overall, most rates have bottomed out and will rise in 2022, unless a third Covid wave comes and derails the recovery of the Indian economy
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The decision to buy a house in 2022 will depend more on unit design and availability of open spaces rather than freebies and indirect discounts
Direct investment in bonds is a niche but developing segment. Make use of the avenue to get the advantages that bond debt investments offer
Small loans and no paperwork make BNPL an attractive choice, but these schemes are riddled with risks for the indisciplined borrower
Increased online and card usage for financial transactions and vulnerable security systems in home gadgets have pushed up online banking and card frauds. But a few simple steps will keep you and your money safe
An investor who takes capital preservation seriously must devise his asset allocation strategy in keeping with this specific requirement, and must be cautious of high-risk assets
In the last two years, many families have lost their main breadwinners to the Covid pandemic. While the emotional void created is always difficult to fill, here’s how to cope with the financial loss
Cycles cruise ahead as people become more aware of its impact on health and environment
A look at where you will pay the lowest EMIs for home, car and personal loans, and get the most out of fixed deposits in these times
Home Buyers’ Guide: Mumbai
Morningstar: Mutual Fund Guide
Remaining invested through market volatility helps maintain returns
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has left key rates unchanged to support economic recovery by maintaining low rates and a conducive financial environment. However, it has acknowledged the need to control inflation and excess liquidity. One of the tools it is using to absorb surplus liquidity is the variable reverse repo rate (VRRR).
As investors, we believe that equities will do well over the long term. But we also need to trust the market to do that
Hybrid funds allow investors to optimally harness the value of each asset class and deal with market volatility
A good financial plan is about deciding important financial goals and linking them with investments, which lays a clear path to attaining all the goals
Thematic Funds Can Generate Alpha But Know The Risks And Keep A Long Term
The latest edition of Money Talk highlighted the importance of asset allocation and delved deep into its nuances. Here are the edited excerpts of the discussion between Jaiprakash Toshniwal, senior equity research analyst and fund manager - equity, LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Ltd, and Nidhi Sinha, editor, Outlook Money.
Jignesh Desai (L) and Neeraj Choksi (R) Co-Founders at NJ Group, talk about the company’s foray into the mutual funds business and the future of the mutual funds industry.
In 2022, your financial health will depend on your learnings from the past and your dedication towards your resolutions for the future.
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