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Why finding the right insurance agent matters as much as choosing the best policy

New Delhi, May 18 -- When Shilpa Arora needed health insurance for her husband, who has a history of ulcers, she couldn't just log on to a comparison website and choose a plan. She needed someone who ... Read More


How the deemed residency rule can hurt NRIs in some West Asian countries

New Delhi, May 14 -- For over two decades, an Oman-based NRI has called Muscat home, building a career in a country that levies zero personal income tax. In India, he filed his tax returns dutifully,... Read More


Don't chase returns, rebalance them amid cycles and noise: DSP's Kalpen Parekh

New Delhi, May 4 -- While markets swung between corrections, geopolitical tremors and a historic rally in gold and silver, Kalpen Parekh chose not to chase returns-but to rebalance them. For the mana... Read More


Autumn in Korea on Rs.2.75 lakh: How this Bengaluru couple planned a 12-day K-drama getaway

New Delhi, April 27 -- Chasing autumn in South Korea, Bengaluru-based Jiwangi Singh and Milan Tanna turned their K-drama dreams into a thoughtfully planned 12-day holiday. When narrowing down their n... Read More


As UPI fraud worries rise, can the e-rupee be a safer way to pay?

New Delhi, April 20 -- If you've ever hesitated before approving a UPI request or double-checked a QR code before scanning, you're not alone. As UPI becomes central to everyday payments, concerns arou... Read More


Zero tax beyond Rs.12 lakh salary: How to stretch it to Rs.15 lakh

NEW DELHI, April 15 -- Earning Rs.12 lakh and paying zero tax is no longer the ceiling under the new regime. With the right salary structure and employer-backed benefits, even professionals earning Rs... Read More


A car lease in CTC helps reduce your tax outgo. Here's how

New Delhi, April 13 -- For salaried employees in the new tax regime, the list of meaningful tax-saving components has shrunk. Popular elements such as house rent allowance (HRA) and leave travel allow... Read More


Gifting property to your spouse? The taxman is watching now

NEW DELHI, April 8 -- Gift a house or flat to your spouse to save tax, and the Income Tax Department may now know about it. Starting this year, property sub-registrars must report property gift deeds... Read More


How to plan summer holidays amidst soaring airfares due to West Asia war

New Delhi, April 5 -- This year's summer holidays are not a simple beach-versus-mountains or Eiffel Tower versus Burj Khalifa decision. Instead, the West Asia war is likely to shape where you travel a... Read More


How to plan summer holidays amid soaring airfares due to West Asia war

New Delhi, April 5 -- This year's summer holidays are not a simple beach-versus-mountains or Eiffel Tower versus Burj Khalifa decision. Instead, the West Asia war is likely to shape where you travel a... Read More