PF News
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October 28, 2022, Friday
NRIs can repatriate funds from sale of two houses, say experts
For property bought as resident or inherited, up to $1 mn can be sent each year
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October 28, 2022, Friday
CBDT extends last date for filing TDS for non-salaried individuals
Form 26Q contains details of the total amount paid and the tax deducted on transactions other than the salary in a quarter
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October 26, 2022, Wednesday
Reduce the behaviour gap with a higher exposure to diversified funds
Avoid trying to time entry and exit from funds; hold for at least one complete cycle
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October 21, 2022, Friday
Three-five-year gilts are attractive in current times, say experts
For tax-efficient exposure, go for target maturity funds maturing in 2026-2028
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October 19, 2022, Wednesday
Going abroad? Declare pre-existing disease even when buying travel policy
Take country, trip duration, and your age into account when deciding on the sum insured
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October 17, 2022, Monday
Maximise gain from market fall with value-averaging plan: Experts
The plain-vanilla SIP, however, is simple and doesn't require a lump sum
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October 14, 2022, Friday
Select lender that will offer amount needed to buy chosen property
While you should evaluate festive offers, criteria like ease of prepayment are also crucial
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October 13, 2022, Thursday
Stagger entry into longer-duration funds over next six months: Experts
To stay safe, keep bulk of portfolio in shorter-duration or target maturity funds
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October 12, 2022, Wednesday
AU Small Finance Bank hikes fixed deposits rates by 60 bps to 7.5%
AU Small Finance Bank on Wednesday said it has hiked fixed deposit rates by 60 basis points to 7.5 per cent for regular ...
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October 10, 2022, Monday
Understand conditions that can render warranty void before buying a product
Buy an extended warranty only if there is no duplication vis-a-vis manufacturer's warranty
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October 07, 2022, Friday
Already 50 and don't have a retirement corpus? Build equity-heavy portfolio
Saving and investing more aggressively, extending work life are other strategies you may adopt
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October 07, 2022, Friday
Strong rebound in BFSI funds makes a good case for taking an exposure
Since these funds can be volatile, limit your exposure to 5 per cent
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October 06, 2022, Thursday
Not just car, get a good deal on auto loan as well, advise experts
Besides discount, look for free warranty, insurance and accessories to lower purchase cost
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October 05, 2022, Wednesday
PPF and Sukanya Samriddhi are most attractive in small-savings basket
Senior Citizens' Savings Scheme remains a must-have for those who need regular cash flows after retirement
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October 04, 2022, Tuesday
BS Number Wise: Old scheme puts burden of employee pension on the states
Some governments are seeking short-term benefits to finance their bills, risking their financial security
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October 04, 2022, Tuesday
Sebi gets tougher with MF industry body for dragging feet on pooling norms
Regulator also unhappy with phase-1 of two-factor authentication framework, asks Amfi for schedule and progress reports
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September 30, 2022, Friday
Prepay home loan to tackle 190-bps rise in repo rate since May: Experts
If you don't have a surplus, opt for higher EMI rather than longer tenor
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September 30, 2022, Friday
Pack your bags, travel: How to make the most of your international holidays
Lucrative discounts and packages lure Indians: here is how to choose the best deals
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September 29, 2022, Thursday
Consider festive offers that lower your cost of house acquisition
Don't let freebies blind you to key considerations like location, infrastructure, and the developer's record
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September 27, 2022, Tuesday
Check ITR for discrepancies before responding to notice from tax dept
Respond on time, with expert help if required, to prevent further punitive measures
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October 28, 2022, Friday
How to regain control of your finances after festive overspending
Pay back your credit card bills and consider your assets as part of a plan to put your finances on track
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October 27, 2022, Thursday
How to check pension status on EPFO portal: Here's a step-by-step guide
Any EPF pensioner can get the PPO number using either the bank account number or PF number
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October 21, 2022, Friday
What NRIs on short visits to India must consider before buying property
They should hire a property consultancy or a lawyer to do due diligence on their behalf
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October 20, 2022, Thursday
Long-term investors should invest in gold through SGBs, say experts
Those who desire liquidity should opt for a gold ETF having low expense ratio and high volume
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October 18, 2022, Tuesday
Gifts received from non-relatives of above Rs 50,000 a year are taxable
Gifts from employer become taxable once their value exceeds Rs 5,000; bonus is also taxable
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October 17, 2022, Monday
20% allocation in gold ETF a better investment strategy: Quantum AMC
At a time when there are many risks and uncertainties in the global economy, a 20 per cent allocation to gold ETFs in an ...
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October 14, 2022, Friday
Why this is not the time to take on very long-term fixed deposit investment
For periods longer than 3 years, it is a good idea to explore debt mutual funds that offer indexation benefits and lower the tax ...
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October 12, 2022, Wednesday
Scrutinise your no-cost EMI offers for hidden charges, say experts
There could also be a third scenario where the interest cost is added to the product price and then the higher price is converted ...
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October 11, 2022, Tuesday
Don't let exposure to mid and small-cap funds exceed 30%: Experts
They will outperform if GDP, earnings growth sustain, but global risks pose threat
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October 09, 2022, Sunday
Use data on education loan defaults to rank courses
Information on default rates of specific courses and institutions should be made available to the public. Students could use it ...
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October 07, 2022, Friday
Modest traction for MF Central in first year, phased rollout cited
The common platform for MF transactions logs 350,000 registrations and 10,000 monthly logins
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October 07, 2022, Friday
At home in super luxury: the rise of a real estate trend
The sale of properties that only the super-rich can afford is bumping up two years after the pandemic hit the country
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October 06, 2022, Thursday
No loss of interest rate for EPFO subscribers, clarifies Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry has said there is no loss of interest rate for EPFO subscribers and the delay in crediting interest for the ...
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October 05, 2022, Wednesday
Uphill task for MFs to top FY22 figures as asset growth moderates in H1FY23
Average AUM rises 2%, against a 20% increase in full-year FY22
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October 04, 2022, Tuesday
Apply for re-computation of income under Rule 132 to avoid tax penalty
Those with income from business or profession, who have availed deduction on cess/surcharge, must do so by March 31
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October 03, 2022, Monday
Invest in US funds, gold to fulfil child education goal amid rupee plunge
Travellers may switch to destinations against whose currencies the rupee has gained
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September 30, 2022, Friday
Tokenisation to interest rates: All about RBI's new credit card rules
OTP-based consent requirement for delayed activation will safeguard users against false applications, unwanted cards
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September 29, 2022, Thursday
Govt hikes Q3 interest rates on some small savings schemes by up to 30 bps
The government on Thursday raised rates on some small savings schemes by up to 30 basis points (bps) in line with the hardening ...
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September 28, 2022, Wednesday
Buy an adequate OPD cover to take care of mental health treatment
Most of these ailments are treated on outpatient basis, so just a hospitalisation cover won't suffice
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September 25, 2022, Sunday
Transparency as antidote to conflict of interest
Far from being a hindrance to our practice, transparent disclosure of conflict of interest is a powerful tool that has helped us ...