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What happens when you inherit gold from your parents

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What happens when you inherit gold from your parents

Understanding the tax laws and regulations of inheritance can help you manage inherited gold in a proper manner in India.

Why joining NPS early can secure a bigger retirement corpus

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Why joining NPS early can secure a bigger retirement corpus

The National Pension System has tax relief and the advantage of compounding, but it is early start that puts the difference to use

Why a good credit score matters: 5 benefits of staying above 700

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Why a good credit score matters: 5 benefits of staying above 700

A good CIBIL score gives you access to easier credit, lower rates, and better financial reputation.

Tax rebate vs deduction vs exemption: What every taxpayer should know

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Tax rebate vs deduction vs exemption: What every taxpayer should know

Knowing how these three words work can help you file your Income Tax Return properly and save more money.

ITR filing 2025: How the Updated Return facility gives taxpayers a second chance to get it right

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ITR filing 2025: How the Updated Return facility gives taxpayers a second chance to get it right

Tax return: If a taxpayer misses the December 31 deadline for filing belated return, she can still file an updated return (ITR-U) under Section 139(8A) of the Income-tax Act within four years from the end of the relevant assessment year.

Secured credit cards in India: Everything you need to know before applying

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Secured credit cards in India: Everything you need to know before applying

These fixed deposit-supported cards establish credit history and offer the same benefits as regular credit cards.

How to use credit card reward points: Cashback, vouchers, and other options explained

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How to use credit card reward points: Cashback, vouchers, and other options explained

Reward points can be exchanged for cash, discounts, or vouchers, but it is wiser to know the game to derive the full value.

Wedding gifts and income tax in India: What is exempt and what is not

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Wedding gifts and income tax in India: What is exempt and what is not

Most wedding gifts in India are tax-free, although there are conditions and exceptions.

Sold your house, land, or industrial property? Nine income tax sections can help save on capital gains tax

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Sold your house, land, or industrial property? Nine income tax sections can help save on capital gains tax

Nine different sections of the Income Tax Act allow property sellers to reinvest gains and cut down capital gains tax significantly.

Filing ITR at the last minute: A complete guide for taxpayers

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Filing ITR at the last minute: A complete guide for taxpayers

If you have lost the opportunity to file early, this step-by-step guide will ensure you avoid errors and fines while submitting your return on the deadline.

Why you may need to file ITR even if your income is below the exemption limit

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Why you may need to file ITR even if your income is below the exemption limit

Filing isn’t always optional—specific transactions can make it mandatory, even with low income.

Home loans: Here are best rates offered by leading private, public sector banks

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Home loans: Here are best rates offered by leading private, public sector banks

Home loan interest rates range from 7.3% to 9%, with Canara Bank and Union Bank offering the lowest rate at 7.3% for a Rs 50-lakh loan over 20 years

Last-minute ITR rush overwhelms portals, millions of returns still pending

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Last-minute ITR rush overwhelms portals, millions of returns still pending

As of now, only 5.47 crore returns have been filed, leaving almost two crore still pending. With three days to go, the pressure is mounting on both taxpayers and professionals

Last minute rush: Steer clear of these common ITR filing errors to avoid I-T queries, notices later

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Last minute rush: Steer clear of these common ITR filing errors to avoid I-T queries, notices later

Filing income tax returns in a hurry can increase the risk of errors, defective returns and, thus, I-T notices. Here’s a last-minute guide to avoiding costly mistakes.

Debt avalanche vs debt snowball: What’s the smarter way to pay off loans

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Debt avalanche vs debt snowball: What’s the smarter way to pay off loans

Choosing the right repayment strategy can save money, reduce stress, and help you get debt-free faster.

Best rates on Fixed Deposits: These are the top private and PSU lenders offering the most-attractive rates on FDs

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Best rates on Fixed Deposits: These are the top private and PSU lenders offering the most-attractive rates on FDs

Top banks offering high interest rates on one-year fixed deposits include IndusInd Bank at 7 percent, while Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bank of Baroda offer a rate of 6.60 percent per annum, based on data from BankBazaar.

When and why you should file a Nil Income Tax Return

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When and why you should file a Nil Income Tax Return

Filing even without taxable income will gain compliance and access to financial entitlements.

Disclosures you must make in ITR to avoid a defective return

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Disclosures you must make in ITR to avoid a defective return

Missing details like foreign assets, crypto or directorships can make your return invalid.

What happens when your credit card expires and how to avoid issues as you await a replacement

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What happens when your credit card expires and how to avoid issues as you await a replacement

When your credit card is expiring, it doesn't close your account — but it does mean taking timely steps to avoid disruption.

Tax rules on inherited gold jewellery: When you need to pay and how to save

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Tax rules on inherited gold jewellery: When you need to pay and how to save

Inheritance is not taxed, but selling inherited gold can attract capital gains tax—knowing when and how is the key.

Is it wise to get a second credit card? What borrowers should know

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Is it wise to get a second credit card? What borrowers should know

Having a second card makes you more financially free, but watch out for the traps if used foolishly.

Equity schemes saw inflows in August but smallcap and sectoral funds slowed down

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Equity schemes saw inflows in August but smallcap and sectoral funds slowed down

Largecap funds attracted Rs 2,835 crore in net inflow, up from Rs 2,125 crore in July and broadly in line with August 2024. Midcap schemes continued their strong run with Rs 5,331 crore as inflow in August, a shade above July and significantly higher than August 2024.

Credit card settlement: How to rebuild your credit score step by step

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Credit card settlement: How to rebuild your credit score step by step

Step-by-step approach to repairing your credit well-being and rebuilding lender confidence after settlement of debt.

Debt funds lose momentum in August as liquid flows turn negative

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Debt funds lose momentum in August as liquid flows turn negative

Net inflows eased across short-duration categories; liquid and gilt schemes recorded outflows after July’s surge

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