Equity Linked Saving Scheme For Saving Tax
The finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that the deadline for investing in tax-saving instruments for the financial year 2019-20 has been pushed to 30th june 2020. The usual deadline was March 31. This move was taken as the entire country is in lockdown and it has been difficult to make last-minute tax investments. If you have already invested for FY...
Emergency Fund – What it is and Where to invest?
Emergency Fund as the word itself says it is a fund which can be utilised in case of an emergency. Emergency can come anytime. You will not know in advance what unforeseen event is going to knock on your door. It could be a job loss or medical emergency with any family member or yourself. In the worst case it could be an unexpected demise of an earning member in the family. The interesting...
FINANCIAL PLANNER, the need of the hour
Everyone has some dreams in life – whether it is starting a new business, buying a new house, traveling the world, planning your family’s future, or retirement. All these are called financial goals. As these goals have emotions, it also has a monetary value. Financial awareness, therefore, becomes a vital ingredient to effectively plan all of the above. Being aware of your requirements...
8 Best Moves For First Time Investor
Investment is indeed a very good option to begin with managing your finances and to put the money at work for you. The investments are not just to grow your money but they are also a way to secure the future of yourself and your loved ones. It leads to the ownership of various assets and can also get you a high amount of returns on the investment capital. Before you begin with the...
How not knowing Emergency Funds makes you a Rookie
What if you lost your job or got injured? How would it affect you financially? ‘Emergency funds’, well the word says it all. It’s a fund used to meet your emergency needs. Many people do not know the meaning of emergency funds. They do not realize the importance of having one. Emergency funds are kept so that when an unplanned event occurs, there are funds available to pay...
5 Things To Do In The New Financial Year
The beginning of the new financial year is a good time to analyze your investment and assess where you stand, so that you can see your year-end financial issues. It is also a good time to assess your insurance plan and your tax planning. If you start planning right, at the beginning of the financial year, then you can have peace of mind, for the whole year ahead. So, today we will discuss...
Contingency Planning for Business amid current Pandemic
Given the widespread outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world, radical actions are being taken by the governments and authorities. Country lockdown owing to this pandemic has caused widespread impacts on employment, supply chains, capital markets and more. It is now a necessity for the businesses to take actions. This is required to mitigate risks, tackle immediate priorities...
New Tax Regime Vs Old Tax Regime
In the Union Fiscal Budget 2020 unveiled by the FM, Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new and simplified income tax regime with revised income tax slabs and tax rates. This new tax system is optional to the taxpayers and it is not mandatory to opt for a new tax regime. To put it simply, the assessee can either choose the New Tax Regime or continue to follow the Old Tax Regime depending on what...
Why To Choose MF’s Over Pension Plans?
Retirement planning is absolutely necessary so that you have a corpus at hand when you retire and need funds to meet your lifestyle expenses. As you plan for your retirement you have to factor in many questions like, how will you streamline your debt? Or how will you arrange for your medical bills? Or probably other aspects like estate planning. As individuals, we want a comfortable and...