In the Union Budget, there was a proposal to levy a Krishi Kalyan Cess of 0.5% on taxable services. That cess is now a reality and has kicked in from 01-Jun-16, making your banking and stock market transactions, phone bills, watching movies, eating out, and many other activities that bit more expensive. Here’s a ready reckoner…
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We plan and save financially for our vacations, new gadgets, vehicles, higher education – even life insurance, however when it comes to medical expenses, not many are keen to allocate money for something that “may or may not happen”. However, bear in mind that if illnesses and medical emergencies do occur, the resulting expenses could…
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The latest version of the Walnut app brings in an all-new layout and some exciting new features. So without much ado, here’s a gist of what’s new: An all-new layout to manage your accounts and balances, spends, and splits with friends The app now has a revamped layout which makes it much more easier to…
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The financial year 2015-16 has ended, and the next item on the agenda is to file your income tax return for the year. Whether you file online by yourself, through a Chartered Accountant, a tax-filing website or a tax return preparer, there is some essential documentation you need to have at hand. Form 26AS This…
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Now that you’re familiar with mutual funds as well as the different options available for investment, HOW exactly should you invest? Simple as it may seem, there are two approaches commonly adopted by investors – purchasing units by paying a lump sum amount, or investing a fixed amount each month for a pre-determined period, also…
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