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• 2025-06-05

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• By In this story, we will discuss about the various tax benefits available for senior citizens those availing retirement benefits like commuted pension, gratuity, leave encashment on retirement and provident fund, etc. First, let's understand who actually are senior citizens as per the Income Tax Department.
• 2025-05-26

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• By Typically, the ITR filing process begins on April 1 of the assessment year. Accordingly, for FY 2024–25, filing should have opened on April 1, 2025. However, this year, there has been a delay, and the process is now expected to begin in June 2025.
• 2025-05-26

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• By Form 16 or Form 16A is the certificate of deduction of tax at source. It is issued on deduction of tax by the employer on behalf of the employees and provide details of TDS/TCS for various transactions between deductor and deductee. It is mandatory for employers to issue these certificates to taxpayers.
• 2025-05-15

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• By With ITR forms for FY 2024-25 already available, now is the ideal time to prepare and avoid last-minute mistakes.
• 2025-05-10

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• By Different tax returns are prescribed for filing by individual taxpayers depending on their income and its source as well as factors such as residential status.
• 2025-05-07

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• By Typically, the ITR filing process begins on April 1 of the assessment year. Accordingly, for FY 2024–25, filing should have opened on April 1, 2025. However, this year, there has been a delay, and the process is now expected to begin in June 2025.
• 2025-05-06

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• By As taxpayers get ready to file their returns, it is crucial to understand the key sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961, that can help in accurate tax calculation, availing deductions, and choosing the appropriate tax regime.
• 2025-05-03

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• By The simplified form is designed for individuals and entities who earned up to Rs 50 lakh during the recently concluded financial year.
• 2025-05-02

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• By The Income Tax Department is expected to notify the filing forms for the financial year 2024-25, or Assessment Year 2025-26, soon.
• 2025-04-27

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• By It is mandatory to choose between the old and new tax regime while filing the online form --- with specific exemptions and deductions available for individuals.
• 2025-04-24

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• By Old tax regime, however, still offers taxpayers a range of options to save taxes through various eligible deductions and exemptions post 2025 Union Budget. On the other hand, the new tax regime has a fewer deductions available for taxpayers compared to the old regime. In this write-up, we will discuss various deductions available under the new tax regime for the purpose of tax saving.
• 2025-04-22

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• By Taxpayers will soon be able to file their returns for FY25 via the official Income Tax Department website.
• 2025-04-22

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• By An individual resident who is 60 years or above in age but less than 80 years at any time during the previous year is considered a senior citizen for income tax purposes. The Income Tax department also defines people above the age of 80 as 'super senior citizens'.
• 2025-04-21

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• By You don't need Rs 10 crore or Rs 50 crore for financial freedom — just calculate your expenses and aim for the right amount using the 4% rule.
• 2025-04-19

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• By Section 115BAC of the Income Tax Act lays down the tax slabs and rules applicable under the new tax regime.
• 2025-04-18

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• By It is not necessary to attach any documents while filing your returns. However the details given in various documents will have to be used while filling up the online form.
• 2025-04-17

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• By Under section 269ST of the Income Tax Act, receiving more than Rs 2 lakh in cash is prohibited, whether it is a single transaction or the sum of many transactions on the same occasion.
• 2025-04-16

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• By Those filing their returns for the first time must also choose between two tax regimes (with different deduction amounts) and link their PAN and Aadhaar cards in order to enable electronic verification.
• 2025-04-15

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• By The filing of income tax return (ITR) is compulsory for those individuals whose annual income is above the basic exemption limit. According to the Old Tax Regime, the basic exemption limit is still Rs 2.5 lakh for general taxpayers under 60 years of age.
• 2025-04-07

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• By The Income Tax Department has launched a new Excel-based utility version of ITR-2 to make filing easier. This form is designed for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who do not have any business or professional income.
• 2025-04-03

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• By File your updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) before March 31, 2025, to correct omissions or errors and avoid penalties. Learn more about filing, deadlines, and additional tax liabilities.
• 2025-03-29

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• By Term insurance plays the vital role of a safety net and ensures one's loved ones are protected in the absence of the primary bread earner.
• 2025-03-26

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• By While pre-existing medical conditions may lead to premium loading or coverage restrictions, being transparent about one’s medical history is essential to avoid claim denials later.
• 2025-03-25

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• By Understanding the pros and cons of each option ensures you make a strategic decision that aligns with your financial future.
• 2025-03-17

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• By Starting January 2025, lenders must update credit records every 15 days instead of once a month. As a result, financial activities will appear on your credit report sooner.
• 2025-03-03

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• By If you are availing exemptions or deductions under the old tax regime, the new tax regime may lead to a higher tax outgo.
• 2025-03-02

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• By We take a look at some common insurance mistakes which you must avoid to ensure your insurance truly safeguards your financial well-being.
• 2025-03-01

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• By The CBDT circular has been issued on 20 February 2025, and it will be applicable to the tax returns of the financial year 2024-25 (i.e. assessment year 2025-26).
• 2025-02-27

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• By The concept of Previous Year and Assessment Year, thus, were creating confusion in the minds of taxpayers as they represented two different years.
• 2025-02-18

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• By The essence of the Bill remains the same and the existing tax base, tax rates, computation mechanism etc. have been largely unchanged.
• 2025-02-14

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• By The Income Tax Bill 2025 has several aspects to be considered by the Non-Resident Indians as Clauses replace Sections.
• 2025-02-14

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• By The new income tax law will replace the existing Income Tax Act of 1961. The tax Bill is being brought to make the tax process simple and clear.
• 2025-02-06

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• By The revised tax structure also introduces a 25% tax slab for incomes between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 24 lakh.
• 2025-02-05

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• By Among the most significant announcements was the introduction of a New Income Tax Bill, set to be tabled this week
• 2025-02-05

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• By Old Vs New Tax Regime: For individuals earning Rs 15 lakh annually, opting for the old tax regime can result in tax savings of up to Rs 48,100, provided they maximize deductions like HRA, 80C, 80D, and home loan benefits.
• 2025-02-05

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• By The new structure will significantly enhance the accessibility of the middle class by leaving them with more disposable income.
• 2025-02-04

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• By New Tax Regime Slabs 2025 for Salaried Employees: As per the updated structure, individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh per annum will not have to pay any income tax, offering a substantial benefit compared to previous years
• 2025-02-01

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• By The standard deduction on salary streamlines tax filing for salaried individuals by reducing taxable income by a set amount, minimizing the overall tax burden.
• 2025-02-01

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• By Initially, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) set the original deadline for filing of belated or revised tax returns as December 31, 2024. Later, it extended this deadline to provide additional time for taxpayers.
• 2025-01-10

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• By This article explores how inflation erodes the value of Rs 1 crore over time, calculating its worth in 20, 30, and 50 years based on a 6% inflation rate.
• 2024-11-29

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• By Aadhaar card update: After extending the deadline multiple times in the past, the UIDAI has urged residents who got their Aadhaar issued 10 years back to get their documents updated by December 14, 2024.
• 2024-11-28

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• By As Budget 2025-26 approaches, senior citizens await potential tax relief. A query was recently raised in the Lok Sabha if the government plans to offer a tax rebate on incomes up to Rs 7.5 lakh and a 5% tax on Rs 7.5-10 lakh.
• 2024-11-28

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• By Term insurance is a straightforward life insurance policy that provides coverage for a specific period, or 'term'; if the insured person passes away during this period, the policy's beneficiaries receive a death benefit.
• 2024-10-23

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• By A common mistake is assuming that the value of retirement savings will remain constant over time. For example, a ₹5 crore corpus today will lose significant purchasing power over 25 or 30 years due to inflation.
• 2024-09-02

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• By The insurance plans were launched on Monday by LIC CEO and MD Siddhartha Mohanty and will be available both available offline and online.
• 2024-08-06

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• By Any individual may submit an updated return, with certain exceptions, irrespective of whether they have previously filed an original, late, or amended return for the applicable assessment year.
• 2024-07-29

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• By ITR Filing Date 2024 Live Updates: The income tax return deadline might be extended beyond July 31. Fresh updates from Income Tax Department on ITR deadline extension! What we know so far about the current status and when to expect refunds after e-verification and processing of income tax return.
• 2024-07-29

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• By Taxpayers eagerly await budget announcements that will increase their disposable income. Here are a few of the main anticipations that taxpayers have for Budget 2024.
• 2024-07-23

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• By ITR Filing 2024: Penalty amount for filing income tax return after due date will be imposed. Taxpayers need to be alert as the deadline to file ITR is approaching fast.
• 2024-07-18

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• By It is crucial to remember that your financial information holds significant value, encompassing all your investments and earnings for the year. Here are several important considerations to bear in mind before disclosing your ITR details.
• 2024-07-17

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• By The existing standard deduction of Rs 50,000 is considered inadequate to address the rising expenses linked to the increased cost of living and, therefore, it is imperative to raise the limit of this deduction.
• 2024-07-15

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• By The Income Tax Department has issued a strong advisory to taxpayers, advising them against submitting income tax returns with inaccurate claims for exemptions and deductions.
• 2024-07-06

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• By Regularly monitoring your financial records and staying alert for any suspicious activities is crucial for early fraud detection.
• 2024-07-04

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• By In order to file a tax return online, you can access the new income tax portal logging in with PAN-based credentials and following certain steps that simplify tax filing process.
• 2024-07-02

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• By There are 7 ITR forms the Income Tax Department has notified, and often, taxpayers get confused which ITR form is applicable to them.
• 2024-06-25

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• By Taxpayers required to file their income tax return should take into consideration the following.
• 2024-06-20

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• By Currently, the benefit of section 80C is not available under the default (new) tax regime and it would be expected that this benefit be extended to even the default tax regime.
• 2024-06-17

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• By After the new government formation, the focus is now shifted to the Union Budget 2024-25. Taxpayers are hopeful that the Modi government will give them a tax relief in the upcoming budget. Experts too are of the view that FM Sitharaman would at least make some revision in deduction limits under Section 80C and 80D.
• 2024-06-12

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• By Every taxpayer should make an effort to mitigate their tax liability by claiming all the available deductions and exemptions at the time of furnishing their tax returns. However, such deduction/ exemption amount should be correctly computed after considering the tax regime, residential status etc.
• 2024-06-05

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• By Under Section 30 of the Indian Succession Act, if someone dies intestate, the court may issue a notice to invite claims over the property left behind after the death certificate is issued.
• 2024-06-01

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• By With a comprehensive financial retirement plan, it is easy to tide over apprehensions of exhausting the corpus that may have been built during the work years.
• 2024-05-22

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• By By working together, insurers, regulators, and stakeholders can further create a more inclusive and equitable insurance ecosystem that empowers women to protect themselves and their families effectively.
• 2024-03-08

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• By Having insurance coverage is crucial for managing a health emergency, but it’s equally important to maintain financial stability when faced with a health crisis. Often there are many confusions and doubts when you purchase a term insurance plan, but these can be addressed if you carefully assess your requirements
• 2023-12-12

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• By To qualify for GST refunds on health insurance, the proposer must be a Non-Resident Indian.
• 2023-09-27

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• By Understanding the reimbursement process and adhering to the necessary steps and documentation requirements is essential for a smooth and successful reimbursement claim experience.
• 2023-09-20

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• By Check for exclusions, deductibles & limitations in the insurance policies
• 2023-08-11

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• By Buy these add-ons early in life to get higher and wider coverage
• 2023-08-02

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• By Upgrade your policies as you move from one life stage to another.
• 2023-07-28

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• By LIC Jeevan Kiran (Plan 870): The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a new plan named Jeevan Kiran.
• 2023-07-27

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• By Let’s understand differences between Term Insurance and Life Insurance, enabling you to make the right decision when choosing the coverage for your specific needs.
• 2023-07-20

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• By Personal recommendation from friends and family or a known agent is the top trigger for insurance consideration for approx. 80% of the respondents.
• 2023-07-06

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• By Life insurance helps to safeguard individuals and their family against financial risks because of untimely death. Life insurance policies can also be pledged to avail loans during any financial emergency.
• 2023-06-26

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• By LIC Dhan Vridhhi (Plan 869): The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has launched a new close-ended plan – LIC’s Dhan Vridhhi plan. Check key details
• 2023-06-24

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• By Individuals with a family history of diseases such as cancer or coronary artery bypass should opt for adequate critical illness cover. While a comprehensive health insurance policy provides coverage for expenses like hospitalisation, a critical illness policy will provide a lump sum benefit upon diagnosis of a covered critical illness, regardless of medical expenses.
• 2023-06-16

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• By If policyholders have higher income and can afford higher medical expenses, they can go for a higher deductible amount to lower the total premium payout.
• 2023-05-12

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• By Don’t just go for the policy with the lowest premium. Conditions could apply, and you could end up spending a lot more than you saved on the premium.
• 2023-03-27

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• By Most individuals are cognizant of the need to factor in inflation and rising medical expenses while planning for their life’s new chapter.
• 2023-03-10

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• By The policyholder can claim tax benefit of up to `25,000 under Section 80D for self, spouse and children year on year for the entire tenure of the policy.
• 2023-02-20

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• By Life insurance helps safeguard one’s family and oneself against two types of financial risks – untimely death and old age.
• 2023-02-17

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• By Acquaintances often request me to suggest life insurance products that can fetch high returns. Occasionally, they are subjected to product presentations by insurance advisors, showing returns that make them thrilled but also make them circumspect on whether the insurance products can really earn such high returns.
• 2023-01-20

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• By The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has launched Jeevan Azad (Plan No. 868), which is a new plan aimed at individual savings and life insurance. As per LIC, the plan offers an attractive combination of protection and savings.
• 2023-01-20

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• By Group medical cover (GMC) covers the employee and their dependents such as the spouse and children and in certain cases, parents are also covered.
• 2022-12-26

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• By As young people are more healthy compared to the older people and have lower risks of getting ill, their participation helps in reducing the health insurance premium and make it more affordable for everyone.
• 2022-12-19

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• By There are two primary kinds of No-Claim Bonuses that you can take advantage of in a health insurance policy.
• 2022-12-04

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• By Life insurance is the fastest and easiest way to ensure that your family remains financially protected. It can clear debts, pay for a child’s education, bear medical expenses, and secure the business and assets of a family.
• 2022-12-03

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• By Your health insurance premium increases, especially if the sum covered is large and you have certain medical conditions.
• 2022-12-01

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• By It is better to revive a lapsed policy rather than buying a new one
• 2022-11-30

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• By Optimise your policy with cashless OPD & restoration benefits.
• 2022-11-16

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• By The Income Tax rules have several provisions through which employees can reduce their overall tax outgo.
• 2022-11-14

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• By Having a comprehensive health insurance becomes absolutely necessary in old age to cover the increase in expenditure on medical treatment and to cope with the high rate of inflation in the healthcare sector.
• 2022-11-08

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• By Physical illnesses may have tangible and evident symptoms, but most mental concerns go unnoticed or ignored.
• 2022-10-29

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• By This Diwali, rather than getting into a spendthrift mode, invest in your future and make a long lasting choice of being invested in a Guaranteed Life Insurance Plan.
• 2022-10-23

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• By LIC Dhan Varsha (Plan No. 866) Scheme Details – Features, Benefits, Maturity, Minimum and Maximum Premium – Life Insurance Corporation recently launched the Dhan Varsha scheme.
• 2022-10-19

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• By A Complete Health Insurance Portfolio Review is the need of the hour amidst the uncertainties we continuously experience.
• 2022-10-11

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• By While there is a relatively better understanding now regarding term insurance policies, the wealth accumulation products can be a bit confusing for the new customers.
• 2022-10-10

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• By While the policyholder completes his part of the commitment by paying due premiums; fulfilment of the promise from the insurer’s side is completed by payment of the rightful claims.
• 2022-06-14

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• By Life Insurance Underwriting is the process by which life insurance companies determine a customer’s eligibility for a particular policy.
• 2022-06-04

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• By The MWP Act is a provision that protects the insurance money from creditors, banks and government agencies.
• 2022-06-01

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• By There are several grounds on the basis of which your health insurance claim can lead you straight to rejection or partial settlement.
• 2022-05-30

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• By If you hold a car cover with Zero-Dep benefit, then at the time of a claim, the full IDV can be claimed without deduction for depreciation and damaged parts.
• 2022-05-24

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• By Taking an adequate insurance cover before you start your investment journey is like laying a proper foundation before constructing a building.
• 2022-05-24

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• By Factors like age, financial assets, liabilities, annual income, lifestyle and expenses of the dependents are some of the factors which make one decide the required life cover.
• 2022-05-21

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• By Using wrong fuel in a vehicle can cause some serious damage to its engine. However, motor insurance policies do not provide any protection against such act of negligence. 
• 2022-05-12

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• By Review your home insurance requirement every year so that your home does not remain underinsured following an enhancement in the value of your home
• 2022-05-11

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• By A sound financial plan for mothers has to take cognizance of their evolving needs as they go through different stages of motherhood, right from pregnancy to their old age.
• 2022-05-08

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• By While it’s great to have corporate insurance as an additional layer of protection, the key ingredient to shield you from rising medical inflation is, in fact, an individual health policy.
• 2022-04-30

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• By As healthcare continues to become expensive, it has become important for everyone to get adequately covered through health insurance. Experts suggest that one should be careful while selecting the right amount of health cover. 
• 2022-04-30

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• By This unique safety is also needed by the people who want to save with high guarantee of reasonable returns on the amount saved every year.
• 2022-04-27

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• By It is advisable to purchase a good health insurance policy at the right time to protect ourselves from getting into financial difficulties because of health emergencies.
• 2022-04-25

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• By According to some surveys, the awareness about the necessity of having insurance cover has been increased only after the damages done by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2022-04-20

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• By Health insurers also offer top-up policies to meet the actual expenses over and above the limit available in the basic health policy.
• 2022-04-11

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• By These policies were introduced by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) in June 2020 in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic for financial protection in case of a medical emergency due to Covid.
• 2022-04-04

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• By Under monthly mode of payment the insurers offer a grace period of 15 days from the due date within which the premium installment must be paid.
• 2022-03-30

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• By General insurers already seeing surge in travel insurance demands, expect ‘significant increase’ in insurance cover demands in next couple of months
• 2022-03-26

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• By Given the nature of term insurance, you will be out of the picture at the time of claim settlement. So make it hassle-free for your nominee If your policy had lapsed earlier,
• 2022-03-25

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• By Opting for international travel insurance can help travelers enjoy their trips without any hassles or interruptions.
• 2022-03-21

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• By Section 80D allows taxpayers to avail tax deductions on the premiums paid towards health and medical insurance in a financial year
• 2022-03-14

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• By It’s time to give the due recognition to the women in your family during this Women’s Day for the responsibilities that they share with their male counterparts.
• 2022-03-08

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• By While India’s Life Insurance penetration is comparable to Asian peers at 2.8 per cent of GDP, the protection gap is alarmingly high especially among women.
• 2022-03-05

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• By Health insurance is one of the most important tools to help us pay hefty hospital bills and avoid a financial crisis.
• 2022-03-04

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• By Most of us do not read the offer documents of a health insurance policy and later blame the company for rejection/deduction of insurance claims. Most insurers apply sub-limits to the claim amount of health insurance policy to limit their liability under certain covers. It is important to note that being a part of original policy coverage limit, these claims are inclusive of sum assured.
• 2022-03-02

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• By To avoid crowding at the limited numbers of government-run hospitals and to get quick medical attention, many people have no option but to visit private hospitals. However, treatments in private hospitals are generally very costly and the rate of inflation in treatment costs are also very high.
• 2022-02-23

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• By Insurers have to specifically give reasons for any claim denial and refer to the corresponding policy condition
• 2022-02-18

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• By If you have resolved to buy a life insurance policy this year, here are some guiding points that can help you get started on your protection journey
• 2022-02-08

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• By LIC of India has revised the annuity rates of two annuity plans recently.
• 2022-02-04

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• By Here are some important tips senior citizens should not forget before buying a health insurance policy.
• 2022-02-04

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• By Cancer is dreaded across the globe and accounts for more than 10 million deaths worldwide every year.
• 2022-02-04

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• By Some minor changes under the income tax laws which affect individual tax payers have been proposed in the Budget 2022 by the finance minister.
• 2022-02-01

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• By Inadequate savings: When it comes to saving money, we as a nation are quite good at it, no? But do we save enough to encounter medical emergencies? The savings are inclined more towards being invested for better returns in the future.
• 2022-01-28

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• By Tax exemption on maturity proceeds of Ulips with an annual aggregate premium of over Rs 2.5 lakh has been removed. However, there will be no tax on proceeds in case of death of the policyholder
• 2022-01-14

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• By In an endowment plan, the sum assured along with bonus is paid on maturity while in the money-back plan, a portion of the sum assured is paid to policyholder at regular intervals.
• 2021-12-31

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• By How much will be enough? That’s the question everyone stops at. There is no one answer. It depends on your current income, your lifestyle, your dependencies, etc. And how much ever you need, you can’t save it all. You will have to let your money grow to that.
• 2021-12-29

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• By The CBDT has rolled out the new Annual Information Statement on the Compliance Portal which provides a comprehensive view of information to a taxpayer with a facility to capture online feedback.
• 2021-12-29

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• By As per the RBI rules, all Credit bureaus are mandated to issue one free full credit report, including credit score, to anyone who asks for such a report.
• 2021-12-25

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• By Insurers to increasingly focus on bundled offerings with hybrid features, innovative bite-sized or context-based solutions
• 2021-12-22

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• By Very soon we will be entering the last quarter of the financial year 2021-22, hence this is the time to do the necessary computation and transactions.
• 2021-12-21

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• By Not renewing an insurance policy even during the grace period defeats the purpose of buying a cover and your financial protection is at risk
• 2021-12-06

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• By Always remember to read your policy document and the terms and conditions of the policy to know what is included and what is not.
• 2021-12-04

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• By A normal health plan is a must for covering most of your medical treatment costs while the critical illness plan will come handy in case of critical illness, where the treatment costs are much higher.
• 2021-12-02

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• By Such policies provide the child enough funds to continue education even if he loses his parents.
• 2021-11-30

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• By The most important reason for planning exclusively for retirement is the change in the fabric of the family structure.
• 2021-11-27

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• By With COVID-19 restrictions easing out, vehicles are once again back on roads as usual. This might be the best time for you to re-evaluate your vehicle insurance needs.
• 2021-11-20

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• By Your health or life insurance document enumerates the terms and conditions of the policy contract. Strictly adhere to these to avoid any claim rejection
• 2021-11-19

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• By An annuity plan, designed to secure a guaranteed stream or source of income post-retirement, can help your parents with a financial cushion after they’ve retired.
• 2021-11-16

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• By Before one chooses the best insurance plan, it is important to understand the life insurance definition so that the best insurance can be chosen.
• 2021-11-10

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• By The recent pandemic brought home the acute need for proper financial planning. This festive season is a good time as any to gift your loved one’s life-long security by gifting them an insurance plan.
• 2021-11-01

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• By Look for medical insurance with the shortest waiting period and minimum number of diseases under this period
• 2021-10-29

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• By If you are planning to take a home loan, this is a favourable time to take the plunge. But do remember to have a repayment plan in place to avoid any financial stress later.
• 2021-10-27

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• By Buying a thing on debt or on equated monthly installment (EMI) may appear affordable, but making a habit of doing so may create tremendous financial stress on you in future.
• 2021-10-26

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• By The capital gains tax provisions for NRIs are similar to those for the resident individuals except for the applicability of TDS provisions. Like resident investors, the taxability of capital gains also depends on the holding period and the type of investments sold.
• 2021-10-20

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• By The only con of guaranteed income plans is the overall return of the product is usually lower than its counterparts but that is mainly because of the insurance portion in-built into the plan
• 2021-10-16

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• By Happy Dussehra 2021: An advice to remember especially when someone has just started out! Following a trusted expert or paying heed to market cues on future swings from a market leader, can help an investor to be watchful.
• 2021-10-14

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• By As one’s parents age, the hospital visits and ailments increase. In the backdrop of such a landscape, the best decision one can make for one's elderly parents and grandparents is to purchase a health insurance policy for them.
• 2021-10-01

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• By ITR Filing Tips for FY 2020-21 (AY 2021-2022): The deadline to file the income tax return for salaried or small business individuals has been further extended to 31st December 2021.
• 2021-09-30

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• By Not everyone has the time and skills to manage their financial portfolio optimally. For such customers, ULIP provides an effective way to participate in the market as well as an insurance cover to deal with uncertainties of life.
• 2021-09-29

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• By If an individual’s CIBIL score has been falling, they might have taken financial decisions that have dented their score. To fix that, he/she first needs to understand what has affected the score.
• 2021-09-14

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• By Section 80C includes an exhaustive list of investments on which you can claim tax deduction while filing for your taxes. Some of these are Employee Provident Fund, Public Provident Fund, life insurance and so on.
• 2021-09-14

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• By The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today cautioned people against frauds being conducted in the name of KYC updation. In a statement, the RBI said it has been receiving complaints/reports about customers falling prey to frauds being perpetrated in the name of KYC updation.
• 2021-09-14

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• By As equity shares of a company are considered as capital assets, selling such shares would either result in a capital gain or capital loss.
• 2021-09-04

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• By If handled carelessly, credit cards can adversely impact your financial health for a long time to time. These five common signs indicate you are using your credit card the wrong way.
• 2021-09-04

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• By Having a good credit score goes a long way. Experts say a good credit score is a gateway to a smooth financial life. That is the reason many individuals actively seek information to manage their creditworthiness.
• 2021-08-15

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• By This Independence Day, be well informed and choose to be free of financial worries by covering your risks with insurance.
• 2021-08-13

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• By Here's a five-point checklist to help you set your future goals and build a unique plan for your financial freedom and security.
• 2021-08-05

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• By Let's see 7 different types of health insurance plans and what they have to offer.
• 2021-08-04

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• By Try to improve your credit score even if you get a loan with a higher rate at the beginning so that the risk premium gradually gets lowered during the course of the loan
• 2021-08-04

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• By Pension plans are a combination of Insurance Plans with Annuity. Experts say the ideal way of investing in it is to start investing in the late 20s wherein the premium is relatively low comparing it with later years of age.
• 2021-08-02

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• By From budgeting missteps and impulse purchases to inadequate contingency planning and much more, nobody is immune to financial faux pas.
• 2021-07-29

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• By It is important to understand whether one should apply for a home loan with a co-applicant or as the sole applicant.
• 2021-07-26

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• By In view of the exorbitant hospital and medical bills that are being accrued be it due to COVID treatment or any other medical reason, people have started not only opting for health insurance but also choosing the best health protection available.
• 2021-07-24

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• By Even though an emergency fund of at least 3 months' expenses is a must to deal with a crisis, it might not be possible for everyone to hold up such savings. Under such circumstances, a quick loan comes out to be the only option.
• 2021-07-21

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• By Try to make as much part-prepayments as possible when the applicable home loan interest rates are low and your credit score is high
• 2021-07-16

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• By Even in a low interest rate scenario, life insurance products offer benefits that no other financial product does including life cover, additional riders, guaranteed returns, safety net, and tax benefits.
• 2021-07-15

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• By The procedures that require medical care and are completed within 24 hours are called daycare procedures.
• 2021-07-08

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• By The pandemic may have brought drastic changes to our daily lifestyle, however real estate investments are here to stay and will grow in popularity.
• 2021-07-07

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• By The government is likely to reduce the interest rates on small savings schemes from July 1 to keep in line with falling interest rates in the market
• 2021-06-28

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• By Many investment options are readily available in the financial market, but life insurance is the one if opted for at an early age, provides multiple benefits ranging from, providing protection to your family in your absence, planning your retirement, adds financial security, helps in saving tax.
• 2021-06-28

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• By Do you have enough savings to live a comfortable retired life? Can you afford a sabbatical in your professional life and pursue your passion? Can you afford to send your kids abroad for education? If you are afraid to answer these questions, it is time you re-evaluate your financial choices and think about building wealth.
• 2021-06-28

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• By Life insurance policies of the pure protection variety, known as term Insurance, are basic and most necessary form of life insurance cover.
• 2021-06-28

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• By Income Tax relief has also been provided on any amount received by an employee from the employer or any well-wisher for treatment of Covid-19.
• 2021-06-26

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• By Last Date to Link PAN Card with Aadhaar Card: Your PAN Aadhaar linking needs to be completed within the due date else the PAN will become ‘inoperative’.
• 2021-06-25

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• By You can claim tax deductions against education loans under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act. However, there are a few things to keep in mind.
• 2021-06-16

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• By In terms of tenure, while many lenders offer long loan tenures of up to 30 years for repayment, try to choose a tenure not longer than 20 years.
• 2021-05-29

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• By With many policyholders are among Covid-19 casualties, it's important to know the effect of death of an insured person on an active health insurance policy.
• 2021-05-28

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• By Unexpected Covid-19 deaths have devastated families across the country. Not just emotionally, Covid has destroyed families financially as well.
• 2021-05-27

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• By These insurance policies have another essential element of coverage that immunes a vehicle from theft. Vehicle theft is one of the most common crimes, especially in major cities; hence, it is all the more essential to have a vehicle insured.
• 2021-05-24

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• By Prices of popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Etherium and DogeCoin have dropped massively in the last 24 hours.
• 2021-05-19

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• By Nurses Day 2021: Right from Florence Nightingale in the Crimean War to Fatu Kekula who help to treat Ebola patients in Liberia, nurses have been at the forefront of any healthcare crisis.
• 2021-05-12

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• By The most common ground for rejection is incorrect or false information in the application/claim form
• 2021-05-12

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• By Unlike the Baby Boomers and Gen X, millennial parents and especially millennial mothers will have to make smarter financial decisions to secure a future for themselves as well as their children.
• 2021-05-09

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• By If your policy covers maternity benefits, costs incurred during hospitalisation as a result of maternity will be covered up to the sum insured limit. In some instances, the cover is also available for any medical complications of the newborn child.
• 2021-05-07

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• By Before you start repaying loans, make sure you have an adequate investible surplus for meeting your long-term goals.
• 2021-05-07

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• By The reforms in the second wave are expected to increase not only the country's insurance penetration rate but also lead to a conscious shift in the insurance product mix.
• 2021-05-05

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• By A structured retirement planning starting at an early age will help unleash the power of compounding for a longer period of time, thus helping accumulate a bigger corpus.
• 2021-05-04

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• By It is important for women to focus on planning their finances for meeting their long-term goals and aspirations.
• 2021-04-23

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• By With this, not only will you be able to get the best interest rate but can also keep the overall interest cost low till the end of the home loan tenure.
• 2021-04-22

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• By In 2020-21, LIC has achieved its highest-ever first year premium income of Rs 56,406 crore under individual assurance business with a 10.11% growth over last year.
• 2021-04-22

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• By A comprehensive car insurance plan not only covers the mandatory third-party insurance for your vehicle but also provides coverage for any damages to your own vehicle as well!
• 2021-04-22

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• By This financial burden can be supported by a special financial protection plan called ‘Critical Illness Plan’. You should purchase a critical illness plan along with a health insurance plan.
• 2021-04-20

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• By Here is a list of some important questions to help you avoid making a mistake while you plan to take a home loan.
• 2021-04-14

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• By Like all other festivals these nine incarnations also teach us many life lessons to deal with different facets of life including investments.Chaitra Navratri or Vasanta Navratri marks the beginning of the new year of Vikram Samvat of Hindu calendar. Navratri is celebrated to worship nine manifestations of Goddess Durga that represent different characteristics of the Adi Shakti.
• 2021-04-13

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• By Planning for your child’s future is no longer a decision you can procrastinate. It needs your urgent attention, especially if you are a new couple or new parents.
• 2021-04-11

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• By A term insurance cover should be in place at least till retirement, or till the time one has dependents or liabilities like loans
• 2021-04-02

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• By Both annuity plans and term insurance plans can help you to plan your retirement as there are different variants available in the market
• 2021-04-01

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• By Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said salary income earned by non-resident Indians in Gulf countries would continue to be exempt from tax in India.
• 2021-04-01

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• By Countless people are confronting new financial realities a year after the first of the Covid-19 lockdown announcements. The past year may not have been equally difficult for all of us, but it has surely forced each one of us to rethink our financial priorities. With a resurgence of cases in many regions and vaccinations still in the early phases, the Covid-19 pandemic is far from over.
• 2021-03-30

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• By Income Tax Changes: March 31 is an important date for income taxpayers in India as a number of changes are going to kick in from April 1.
• 2021-03-28

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• By Accordingly, LIC said its 113 divisional offices, 2,048 branches, 1,526 satellite offices and 74 customer zones will receive maturity claims from policyholders irrespective of the servicing branch of the policy.
• 2021-03-18

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• By The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has launched Bachat Plus, a non-linked, participating, individual life assurance savings plan.
• 2021-03-15

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• By Due to the declaration of the lockdown and suspension of international flights owing to the outbreak of COVID-19, many NRIs had to prolong their stay in India.
• 2021-03-06

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• By Reduction in the recent home loan interest rates will benefit new borrowers as the rate cuts will only be applicable for them and not to the existing borrowers.
• 2021-03-05

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• By Several banks offer women savings accounts and credit cards tailored to their needs besides better terms on loans
• 2021-03-05

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• By Revisit your financial plan at intervals and make necessary adjustments. This will ensure you are not financially stressed but at the same time able to achieve your life goal
• 2021-03-05

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• By It is important to choose one’s health cover wisely, else it can drain one's money without providing any adequate protection.
• 2021-03-04

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• By The need to buy health insurance coverage for self and family is to avoid dipping into one's savings to meet the cost of hospitalization.
• 2021-03-02

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• By After a motor insurance policy expires, the first and foremost thing the policyholder should do is to inform the insurance company. Experts say informing the insurer should be done on a priority basis, as soon as the policyholder gets an update about the motor insurance policy's expiry.
• 2021-02-23

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• By A comprehensive motor insurance policy covers you for both third-party damages and own damages
• 2021-02-22

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• By Union Budget 2021-22: The Finance Minister presented the first paperless Union Budget 2021-22 in the Parliament yesterday. While no structural changes have been proposed to the personal tax rates, it introduced some relief measures and proposals to facilitate ease of compliance for the taxpayers explained hereunder:
• 2021-02-02

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• By Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Budget 2021, has proposed taxability of interest on various provident funds where income is exempt.
• 2021-02-01

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• By Having a good credit score goes a long way. According to experts, almost 6 out of 10 millennials are rejected due to low credit score when applying for credit cards, mortgages, car loans, and other financial products.
• 2021-01-27

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• By Generally salaried individuals need to submit their investment proof by December end, so that tax deducted at source (TDS) may be adjusted – in case there are differences in proposed investments and actual investments – against the salaries of January, February and March.
• 2021-01-27

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• By The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every financial instrument in a significant manner, especially those soon approaching retirement as they are not able to take a cautious call on where to keep the accumulated corpus invested.
• 2021-01-20

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• By Once you have identified investment instruments based on your income, age, risk-taking abilities, and time in hand, you should consider the following factors before you actually invest in the preferred options.
• 2021-01-19

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• By The beginning of 2021 is also the time when you should plan to overcome any financial setbacks that were brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
• 2021-01-18

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• By Emergency loans are the next safest bet after friends and families when you are in dire need of cash. They are better than payday loans and title loans as they are more economical and easier to pay off.
• 2021-01-13

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• By The tax department in a tweet said 5.95 crore ITRs for Assessment Year 2020-21 were filed till January 10, 2021, as compared to 5.67 crore ITRs filed for the previous Assessment Year by September 10, 2019.
• 2021-01-12

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• By Everyone has limited resources to spend, and to reorient oneself, there is a need to change certain consumption habits. So curtail unnecessary expenses, invest in your health and save money for the essentials
• 2021-01-12

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• By To ensure that assesses file their income tax return (ITR) on time, the provision of late fee up to Rs 10,000 was introduced in the Union Budget 2017.
• 2021-01-04

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• By If you can prove that your income can support EMI payments through an increase in the salary or through additional sources of remuneration, a lender can entertain your loan requests even if you depict a low credit score.
• 2021-01-04

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• By This is the time of the year when a majority of us make some resolutions as regards our physical fitness but only a few make resolutions for remaining financially fit.
• 2021-01-02

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• By Taking care of one's finances and creating a solid financial plan have become more important now, particularly in view of the Covid-19 like situations, which can turn our lives topsy-turvy.
• 2021-01-01

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• By Taxation rules for debt and equity investments are different. So look at the tax implications on each instrument before investing
• 2020-12-21

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• By Investing in long-term instruments during your earning years helps you save more and get the benefit of compounding
• 2020-12-21

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• By Starting with term plans at a young age to pension plan on retirement and a variety of health covers all through life, there are insurance plans made for every life situation
• 2020-12-18

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• By Tax saving is crucial, and it is an important parameter, but it is not the only parameter for considering any investment avenue or product. Investment gives financial freedom.
• 2020-12-15

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• By Filing your income tax return for FY 2019-20? To make the return filing process simpler, here are a few things to keep in mind.
• 2020-12-15

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• By While it is imperative to check what all events are covered under the policy, choosing the right sum insurance is equally important.
• 2020-12-15

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• By Laden with high levels of non-performing assets (NPAs) or bad loans in their books, most banks have made the Indian banking sector a notoriously dangerous one.
• 2020-12-10

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• By Evaluate your earnings and compare it with your expenses. Curtail the unnecessary spending and save the money to celebrate bigger and more important milestones.
• 2020-12-04

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• By The MPC’s decision to continue with the accommodative stance, despite the current inflationary pressures, clearly demonstrates the RBI’s prioritisation of economic growth over inflation.
• 2020-12-04

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• By The structure protection plan covers the structure of your house from any kinds of dangers and risks. In addition to this, the policy also protects any permanent fixtures within the house.
• 2020-11-30

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• By Filing of ITR is necessary for carrying forward any losses sustained during the year for set-off in subsequent years
• 2020-11-30

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• By Annuity products from life insurers cover an individual for life, remove reinvestment risks and are not vulnerable to market volatility
• 2020-11-30

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• By The ITR forms notified carry some significant changes. Taxpayers should bear in mind these changes while filing their ITR for AY 2020-21.
• 2020-11-21

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• By If you get your parents enrolled under an individual health cover before they turn 60, there will be no burden of co-payment for a lifetime
• 2020-11-20

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• By Being wise with money shouldn’t be seen as a punishment but rather as a guilt-free way to make the most of your hard-earned money.
• 2020-11-19

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• By Critical illness insurance policies provide financial support to the insured if they are diagnosed with cancer.
• 2020-11-07

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• By An emergency corpus can be built over a period of time, allocating a portion of the income in a disciplined manner. In case you use up a part of the corpus for any sudden requirement, you need to replenish the same as quickly as possible for future use.
• 2020-11-06

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• By For professionals and others, who don't get regular salary, Income Tax Returns (ITRs) are used as income proof for various purposes.
• 2020-10-31

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• By The deadline for filing returns by individual taxpayers for FY 2019-20 has been extended by a month till December 31, the finance ministry said on Saturday.
• 2020-10-24

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• By Given the correlation between wealth and well-being, nearly 50 per cent of respondents would like to advise their younger selves to start investing as early as possible in life.
• 2020-10-22

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• By Those who haven’t already planned for retirement, say that they expect to start planning for it by the age of 51, reveals a survey by PGIM India Mutual Fund.
• 2020-10-21

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• By Employers have ensured to extend help to employees to make the work environment conducive – reimbursement of certain expenses, grant of additional allowances or benefits, extended medical coverages, etc.
• 2020-10-17

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• By There is a need for a disciplined approach to ensure that balance is created between monthly expenses and savings with the intention to meet long-term financial goals as well as creating emergency funds.
• 2020-10-09

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• By It has been clarified that a payment gateway would not be required to deduct TDS provided the e-commerce operator has already deducted the tax on the same transaction.
• 2020-10-08

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• By Even if a poor student wants to take assistance from his/her relative(s), the amount of tax will be added to the financial burden if the amount exceeds Rs 7 lakh.
• 2020-10-06

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• By Whether it is rent waivers or vacant property due to lockdown, the government needs to consider the tax impact on rental income
• 2020-10-05

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• By Every Central Government pensioner has to submit life certificate for further continuation of the pension amount.
• 2020-10-02

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• By A self-employed individual faces a plethora of more challenges than a salaried individual and this is why it is all the more important for a self-employed person to invest in term plan.
• 2020-10-01

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• By The CBDT has extended the last date for furnishing of belated and revised ITRs for Assessment Year 2019-20.
• 2020-09-30

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• By Should you really opt for the loan restructuring plan if you’re eligible for it and will it be useful to you? Find out.
• 2020-09-30

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• By According to the World Heart Federation, heart disease is known to be a silent killer which takes the lives of 17.5 million people each year accounting for 31% of global deaths.
• 2020-09-29

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• By In a rush to file their ITRs on time, many taxpayers make some ITR filing mistakes which sometimes cost them dearly. Here we take a look at some of them.
• 2020-09-29

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• By Catch up on missed payments as early as possible and make on-time payments to improve your credit score
• 2020-09-23

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• By These top-up and super top-up plans work as supplementary health plans, especially for policyholders that only hold an employer's health plan as well as for policyholders that have a low sum insured in their basic health plan.
• 2020-09-22

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• By The uncertainties of healthcare happenings emphasize why millennials need to secure their future and that of their families via term insurance plans.
• 2020-09-21

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• By Insurers offer traditional endowment products with a guaranteed return and these are better suited to those who look for a steady growth of their funds.
• 2020-09-09

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• By ITR-1 or Sahaj, which is the most simple form, is for resident individuals whose total annual income is less than Rs 50 lakh and have income from salaries, one house property, interest income and agricultural income up to Rs 5,000.
• 2020-09-09

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• By Depending on the pace of economic recovery, home loan interest rate bottoming out may take anywhere between several months to a few years. So when to switch to a fixed rate depends on this trend in interest rate movement and your own reading of the situation.
• 2020-09-08

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• By Most banks have now lowered their home loan interest rates compared to those of last year while some are offering rates under 7% per annum.
• 2020-09-04

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• By Maharashtra has the highest number of claims, followed by Tamil Nadu. So far, insurers have settled over 1.06 lakh claims amounting to more than Rs 1,000 crore.
• 2020-09-03

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• By Home finance companies are known for easier and hassle-free paperwork, providing higher loan-to-value to borrowers.
• 2020-08-27

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• By While some misconceptions restrict users from making the most of their credit cards, others may result in wrong usage. Let’s understand 5 widespread misconceptions about credit cards.
• 2020-08-27

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• By The trend shows that there is huge demand for short-term COVID-19-specific covers, especially among the first-time buyers of health insurance.
• 2020-08-25

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• By Health and life insurance is not just a matter of benefit but a necessity in these times of emergency. It is predicted that the majority of individuals will be inclined to get a risk cover.
• 2020-08-12

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• By Health insurance cover can be purchased not only for yourself but also your spouse, children and parents so that the whole family can enjoy the coverage.
• 2020-08-12

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• By LIC continues to be the dominant life insurer with a market share of 75.90 per cent in policies and 68.74 per cent in first-year premium, it said in a statement on Thursday.
• 2020-07-30

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• By While choosing an insurance policy, there are more things to look at instead of just the premium of the policy.
• 2020-07-27

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• By While in some cases all the house property may remain self-occupied, in others, the second house property may be given to someone on rent. Here's how you can claim tax benefits on second house.
• 2020-07-27

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• By The Finance Act 2020 has shifted back to the classical system of taxing dividend in the hands of shareholders/unit holders from 01 April 2020, and abolished dividend distribution tax (DDT), wherein the incidence was on the company.
• 2020-07-25

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• By If you have already availed the home loan, you can always go ahead and refinance your loan at a lower interest rate, from other banks or housing finance companies.
• 2020-07-23

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• By Only banks are mandated to offer loans based on an external benchmark rate (EBR) or loans linked to MCLR.
• 2020-07-23

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• By The New Form 26AS would help the honest taxpayers with updated financial transactions while filing their returns, whereas it will desist those taxpayers who inadvertently conceal financial transactions in their returns.
• 2020-07-23

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• By Everyone wants to become a crorepati and win lakhs and crores of prize money on TV game shows like KBC. However, have you ever wondered whether that prize money is tax-free or one has to pay some tax on that?
• 2020-07-23

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• By Normally, the due date for completion of filing Income Tax Return (ITR) is July 31 of the relevant Assessment Year (AY) for the assessees, whose income needn't be audited.
• 2020-07-22

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• By While filing ITR, there are some common mistakes that you must avoid at all costs. Here are some of the mistakes that can result in getting an income tax notice.
• 2020-07-22

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• By The situation is particularly alarming for senior citizens as their hard earned retirement corpus would be eaten up by high inflation and taxes.
• 2020-07-16

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• By While a loan applicant can do very little on the income, job and employer fronts, he can certainly take some steps on the credit score and EMI affordability fronts to improve his loan eligibility.
• 2020-07-13

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• By What if you are able to ride through the economic recession without making a reduction in your family’s standards of living, your children’s higher education or your life goals? All of this is actually possible with the power of Passive Income.
• 2020-07-13

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• By The Supreme Court and consumer courts have repeatedly ruled that homebuyers cannot wait indefinitely, but it has not been clarified when compensation can be claimed in the event of a delay.
• 2020-07-13

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• By The RLLR regime has ensured that the benefits of rate cuts are compulsorily passed on to the borrowers.
• 2020-07-11

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• By Senior Citizens between 60 and 80 years of age and Very Senior Citizens above the age of 80 years enjoy additional tax benefits compared to those available to individuals below the age of 60 years.
• 2020-07-10

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• By The mistakes in using credit cards can be costly and can even end up making you fall in a debt trap.
• 2020-07-05

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• By The choice between gold loan and personal loan will primarily depend on the borrower’s needs and profile.
• 2020-07-03

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• By The government had announced some relief measures in relation to payment of taxes during the lockdown period. One such relief is reducing the interest liability on tax payments falling due between March 20 and June 29, but paid by June 30, 2020.
• 2020-06-30

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• By In view of the lockdown and restrictions due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Government of India has recently announced certain relaxations on the timelines relating to statutory compliance matters.
• 2020-06-30

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• By The Concessional Tax Rate regime permits the CBDT to notify the allowances which shall continue to be exempt in the hands of the salaried taxpayers opting for CTR.
• 2020-06-30

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• By Before you actually sit down to file your income tax return (ITR) for FY2019-20 or AY 2020-21, there are certain tasks which you need to complete beforehand.
• 2020-06-27

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• By National Insurance Awareness Day 2020: In the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, insurance has become one of the most important financial tools to have for the worst times
• 2020-06-27

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• By Universalising life insurance can help citizens in case of a financial crisis, whether at individual or national level, during their lifetime as well as after death
• 2020-06-26

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• By In a bid to mitigate the hardship of individual taxpayers and businesses in times of the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has made some changes in the income tax compliance requirements.
• 2020-06-25

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• By When filing Income Tax Return (for FY 2020-21), you have to calculate tax by adding up income from all sources and subtracting deductions under Section 80C/ 80D/ standard deduction, etc.
• 2020-06-23

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• By Financial loss is a real issue in situations like the COVID-19 pandemic when one doesn’t know treatment costs and whether the government will pay or not.
• 2020-06-22

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• By Floods during monsoon can damage assets such as homes, manufacturing establishments, factories, shops and offices. A comprehensive insurance cover can help in such a situation
• 2020-06-22

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• By Chapter VI A of Income Tax Act contains various sub-sections of section 80 that allows an assessee to claim deductions from the gross total income.
• 2020-06-19

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• By Reviewing your credit report not only helps keeping a check on your credit score, it would also give you sufficient time to take corrective measures and rectify errors, if required.
• 2020-06-15

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• By The notified income tax return forms enable taxpayers to claim tax deductions for tax-saving investments, payments, donations and investments for capital gains exemption, made during the extended period until 30 June 2020.
• 2020-06-11

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• By The CBDT circular provides relief to those stranded in India during FY 2019-20. CBDT has also tweeted that another circular for FY 2020-21 will be issued once the travel ban is lifted.
• 2020-06-11

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• By The transmission of low interest rates has been quicker in the case of Repo-Linked Lending Rates than Marginal Cost-of Lending Rate or a Base Lending Rate home loan.
• 2020-06-08

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• By Loans against insurance policies are generally offered against selected traditional or endowment life insurance policies that have a surrender value. Note that, there is a waiting period of 3 years for policies to be eligible for loans.
• 2020-06-08

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• By The taxpayers who owe no GST tax to the government till now had to log onto the GST tax portal and file their tax returns but now the same facility could be availed by sending a simple text message.
• 2020-06-08

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• By Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has advised builders to sell projects at reduced prices to clear unsold inventory. However, is it possible for developers to do that?
• 2020-06-05

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• By In the absence of proof, it may not be possible to get moratorium for April 2020. However for availing the moratorium for May to August 2020, drop an email on hello@clix.capital.
• 2020-06-03

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• By While the ongoing lockdown is likely to impact your loan processing and disbursal due to limited staff and working hours, keeping in mind these five tips will certainly boost your loan approval chances.
• 2020-06-02

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• By Getting stuck in a credit card debt spiral not only ruins one's budget but also eats into all of their future income until it’s cleared. Hence, credit cardholders should understand that and avoid extensive use of their cards
• 2020-06-01

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• By As the Financial Year (FY) 2019-20 ended in the midst of the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, many taxpayers faced hardship in making last minute tax-saving investments.
• 2020-06-01

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• By Other banks offer higher interest rates — HDFC Bank pays 5.6% and both ICICI Bank and Bank of Baroda pay 5.55% for the same product.
• 2020-05-28

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• By The revamped Form 26AS will now come into effect from June 1, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said.
• 2020-05-28

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• By SBI Latest FD Rates: The new rates of interest will apply to fresh deposits and renewals of maturing deposits.
• 2020-05-27

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• By People facing job loss or salary cuts may be in financial distress and need funds urgently to meet their day-to-day expenses.
• 2020-05-27

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• By Policyholders should take all possible steps to avert further damage. As insurance companies do not allow policyholders to make a profit out of a claim, therefore, any exaggeration of a claim will not be entertained.
• 2020-05-27

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• By In the Modified PMVVY, the interest rate will keep varying depending on the financial year in which the investment is made.
• 2020-05-27

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• By EPF calculation: In the CTC salary model, take-home pay goes up by 4% of wages before tax, but for others hike in take-home is at the cost of reduced total salary.
• 2020-05-25

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• By Home, Personal Loan EMI Moratorium: With the hardship continuing due to the ongoing lockdown, the RBI has extended the moratorium of term loans by a further three months till August 31, 2020.
• 2020-05-25

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• By Believe it or not but there are insurance policies which can help substitute your income in case of contingencies. Let’s understand the different types of insurance plans which help cover the loss of income in this pandemic
• 2020-05-24

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• By Before finalising your home-buying plans in the shadow of the Covid-19 crisis, you should take a moment to first understand how the pandemic is impacting the real estate sector.
• 2020-05-23

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• By Here is how the new RBI steps will impact the common man including borrowers, depositors and businessmen.
• 2020-05-22

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• By Initially an assured rate of return of 7.40 % per annum for the year 2020-21 per annum will be provided and thereafter to be reset every year.
• 2020-05-20

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• By Post-COVID-19, the environment could be different and as a young and salaried buyer, one needs to keep following them for the opportune time.
• 2020-05-18

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• By Senior citizens need to check the rules for waiting period for cover of existing diseases and co-payment charges when selecting a health insurance plan.
• 2020-05-18

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• By Long-term health insurance is undoubtedly the most economical and viable health and practical choice, given the increase in lifestyle diseases in current times.
• 2020-05-12

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• By As a salaried employee, go for non-refundable advance from EPF or take loan against your PPF account. You can also take a loan against your life insurance policy to tide over these difficult times
• 2020-05-11

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• By In times like the current one, when even getting out of one's home and meeting people are considered risky, there should be no excuse for not having adequate life and health cover if one can afford it.
• 2020-04-30

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• By At a time when the whole world is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, fraudsters are coming up with new ways to steal money as well as data from users.
• 2020-04-30

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• By Out of box situations do demand out of Court settlement-mediation, conciliation and negotiation- as Courts have their own limitations, we must be conscious of.
• 2020-04-24

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• By The IRDAI states that the premium installment facility may be offered either as a permanent feature or may be offered as a temporary relief for a period of 12 months.
• 2020-04-22

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• By Insurance as a primary ingredient in a holistic and well-rounded financial portfolio is going to be the most immediate demand of a post-Covid developing world.
• 2020-04-22

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• By Adopting these 5 ways can help manage your credit card dues, without incurring hefty finance charges.
• 2020-04-14

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• By There has been an increase in the use of online tools and apps which brings with it a heightened risk of Cyber fraud.
• 2020-04-12

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• By As per the directions of IRDAI, insurers have even introduced Coronavirus-specific health insurance products that provide dedicated coverage against the deadly virus.
• 2020-04-12

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• By No decision has been made on when passenger train services will be resumed on the Indian Railways network.
• 2020-04-09

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• By From an individual tax perspective, most of the proposals of the Finance Bill, 2020 have been incorporated in the Act with /without modifications.
• 2020-04-09

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• By The government has decided to provide immediate tax relief to about 1 lakh businesses and 14 lakh taxpayers.
• 2020-04-08

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• By It is not necessary that everyone can avoid contracting this disease. This is where a health insurance policy can help you even in the current times.
• 2020-04-07

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• By The loan deferment is a welcome move for the borrowers who are facing any cash flow mismatch on account of the recent outbreak of Covid-19.
• 2020-04-02

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• By After today's rate cut, it remains to be seen how much impact with the recent rate cuts, it will have on the home loan and other borrowers.
• 2020-03-27

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• By The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a press conference has announced that the last date for filing tax returns has been extended.
• 2020-03-24

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• By PAN-Aadhaar Link Deadline: The last date for PAN-Aadhaar linking has been extended
• 2020-03-24

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• By Following the day long 'Janta Curfew' on March 22 to ensure that people maintain social distancing, many states have announced lock down till March 31, 2020.
• 2020-03-23

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• By Treatment expenses can be reimbursed by insurer or customer can opt for cashless facility
• 2020-03-23

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• By The Indian Banks' Association (IBA) has announced that effective Monday banks will undertake only essential services like cash deposit and withdrawal, cheque clearances, remittances and government transactions.
• 2020-03-23

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• By The banks have started sending awareness messages to avoid visiting public places and the use of currency notes.
• 2020-03-23

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• By With the rising cases of coronavirus in the country, several banks have revised their banking times and have suspended non-essential services.
• 2020-03-23

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• By S&P BSE Sensex recorded its worst ever single day fall after closing down by 3,934 points or 13.15 per cent. Earlier on March 12, Sensex crashed 2,912 points to record its worst single-day fall.
• 2020-03-23

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• By Keeping large amount of cash at home is not only a security hazard, but the money locked in lockers also lose their purchasing power over time due to inflation.
• 2020-03-18

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• By A combination of provident fund, super-annuation schemes and NPS can offer limited pension only. Individual pension plans of life insurance companies can help fill up the gap
• 2020-03-13

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• By Here are a few steps that the urban woman should take to be in charge of her money and achieve financial independence.
• 2020-03-08

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• By On International Women's Day, if you or your friends are getting ready to start their family and have kids – there's a helping hand from health insurance policies in India.
• 2020-03-08

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• By Some insurance companies are also offering discounts based on the profession of the insured (viz: doctors, teachers, lawyers etc). But beware of car insurance firms who claim to offer 'free' insurance - this is usually free only for the first year and cannot be customized.
• 2020-03-06

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• By The costs of hospitalisation including the treatment during the quarantine period have to be settled by insurers as per the terms and conditions of the policy.
• 2020-03-05

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• By Contributions to retirement benefit schemes like EPF, Superannuation Fund, NPS etc not only help in building a retirement corpus, but also provide tax benefits.
• 2020-03-03

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• By The Budget 2020 proposes to amend section 115A of the Act to extend the benefit of not filing return of income to non-residents whose total income includes income by way of royalty or Fees for Technical Services (FTS).
• 2020-03-03

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• By When porting your health cover, you are allowed to carry forward the waiting period for pre-existing diseases and maternity already associated with the previous insurer
• 2020-03-03

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• By As the jewellery has been held for more than three years, this will be long-term capital gains so the sale proceeds shall have to be reduced by indexed cost of acquisition, to arrive at capital gain, which shall be taxed at the rate of 20%.
• 2020-03-03

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• By To avoid misuse of information by miscreants, users are requested not to share their booking and cancellations details on social media platforms.
• 2020-03-02

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• By Gold investment risks and options in India: Being the second-largest consumer of gold, investing in gold and gold jewellery has always been a favourite option in India, especially among women.
• 2020-02-29

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• By Every day many people still fall prey to such scams and lose a lot of money. These fraudsters take advantage of the ignorance and lack of knowledge of customers on the usage of such new platforms.
• 2020-02-29

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• By With the purchase of high-end performance cycles supported with adequate riding gears and accessories for the long-distance route, insurance in this sector is also rising.
• 2020-02-27

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• By Life insurance provides insurance cover for many years. The question is, should the requirement of insurance change as times go by?
• 2020-02-26

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• By From obtaining a No Objection Certificate to getting back all your original documents, make sure you tie up all the loose ends after paying the last EMI on your home loan
• 2020-02-24

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• By Any error or incorrect information in your credit report can lead to rejection of your credit application. This makes it imperative to develop the habit of reviewing your credit report periodically.
• 2020-02-23

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• By In the 31st meeting held by the GST council, an introduction to a new GST return system for taxpayers was decided.
• 2020-02-23

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• By The new coronavirus epidemic is almost certain to become more deadly as the death toll in China alone crosses 2200 mark. However, does your insurance policy cover you for this deadly virus?
• 2020-02-21

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• By In a falling interest rate scenario, your investments may not fetch the same rate of return thus impacting your regular income needs.
• 2020-02-17

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• By All general and health insurance companies may offer a Standard Health Insurance Product even before April 1, 2020.
• 2020-01-25

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