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I am 29 years old and my husband is 30 years old. We want to buy a life insurance policy. We are looking for a policy that not only covers the family ...

Simply Put Know the magic of compounding

Know the magic of compounding

But a killer if you default on loans

What you need to know about assured income plans

They offer life cover and assured returns

2020 — A review BusinessLine Portfolio 2021: What’s coming up

BusinessLine Portfolio 2021: What’s coming up

We put our best foot forward in helping you navigate the ups and downs

Why tax-free bonds are a good alternative to bank FDs

Investors in 30% bracket can consider tax-free bonds as they offer relatively better returns

Readers’ Feedback

The introduction of Portfolio on Sundays has received an overwhelming response. We thank our readers for the appreciation and the useful ...

Your taxes What tax deductions are allowed on pension income

I would like to know whether a senior citizen is eligible for the following I-T deductions from his/her pension income: i) deduction under Section 80C ...

比特币登陆home Truths The ABC of power of attorney

This important legal document can be a handy tool for many property transactions

FD query What are the less risky options for higher returns on your FDs

My wife has a fixed deposit of ₹3-lakh in Dena Bank. Now, with the merger of the bank with Bank of Baroda, we would like to discontinue it and ...

Simply Put How yield on deposits is calculated

It’s not so simple

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The introduction of Portfolio on Sundays has received an overwhelming response. We thank our readers for the appreciation and the useful ...

De-Tax How dividend and buyback are taxed

Capital gains tax on sale of shares is exempt if you tender your holdings in a buyback offer

Due Diligence Three metrics to look for in NBFC results

It’s vital to keep an eye on NBFC and SFB financials

Taking Cover Should you go for a job-loss insurance policy?

Read the fine print before buying a job-loss policy to avoid surprises

Faceless tax assessments — A paradigm shift

The e-assessment scheme is designed to bring in transparency to the process. But, semaless implementation is imperative

Tax query: How capital gains tax is shown in Form 26AS

Some time back, I read the government would facilitate capturing capital gain tax details from mutual funds (both short and long term) in 26AS.

Readers’ Feedback

The introduction of Portfolio on Sundays has received an overwhelming response. We thank our readers for the appreciation and the useful suggestions.I ...

Life cover for young: Term plan or plain-vanila policy?

I am 34-year-old, single, male, earning ₹30,000 per month. I don’t have term insurance . I searched some term plans on internet and other sources and ...

Smart Investing How to plan your finances

Be ready for contingencies, even when things are going great

Simply Put How no-claim bonus works

Get a discount on motor insurance

De-Tax Know these tax deductions beyond Section 80C

Here are a few more options for you to save a decent amount of tax

Taking cover How you can maximise your health insurance

While insurers reward you with higher sum insured, you can still enhance your existing policy for extra costs

Real Returns Franklin Templeton voting: What should you do?

You can vote ‘Yes’ and still demand that SEBI or the courts act on the results of investigations

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The following comments are with reference to the announcement on Portfolio coming out on Sundays instead of Mondays.Great news! BusinessLine back on ...

How do you choose among PPF, NPS and ELSS for tax-saving purposes?

I am an IT employee working in Bengaluru. I used to buy tax-saver FDs every year to save taxes on income up to ₹1.5 lakh. I heard about PPF, NPS and ...

Simply Put How the MPC’s policy rates matter to you

Banker Balu’s long spell in front of the TV provoked his daughter Malathi into asking some questions.Malathi: Dad, for God’s sake, stop watching that ...