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Planning Your Taxes Can Unlock Hidden Wealth

Does your tax-saving plan start in December and end with last-minute investments? You could be losing out on higher deductions and better returns

Why India Can't Boycott Chinese Goods!

Indian politicians are leading a campaign to boycott Chinese goods.

Why A 'Plan B' Approach Can Backfire

Always take backup. We hear it all the time. In everyday life, it translates to something like, “It pays to have a Plan B” or allusions to the Robert Burns poem about “the best laid plans” often going awry.

The Many Cheques & Balances

The moment you walk into a bank, know that the charge meter has been turned on

'Banks Have The Right To Levy Service Charges'

With the recent revision in banking service charges by a host of banks, including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, we put some questions to The Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) on how customers are impacted by the host of service charges. Anand Aras, CEO, BCSBI, elaborates to S Vijaykrishnan.

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Similarities between Mr. Pencil and Mr. Investing

Ouch... Debited

Here’s a peep into the pitfalls behind that swipe of your debit card

GST Will Have Initial Hurdles: Jaitley

While admitting that the Goods & Services Tax (GST) will create some hurdles initially Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (pictured) on June 27 said that the new unified tax law will check tax evasion and inflation in the long term.

A Home That Lets You Work as Well

The work from home culture has been steadily gaining popularity across the globe, and several corporates have already adopted the same as core offerings.

Understand Money Past, Present And Future

It is important to strike a balance between the desire to prepare for the future and save versus the impulse to live for the present and enjoy earnings now

Buddy, Either A Borrower Or A Lender Be...

P2P lenders are (mostly) for-profit online “marketplaces” like Flipkart or, eBay, that arrange for borrowers to deal with lenders directly

Why The World Must Pay Heed To The 'Crypto Wave'?

Prolonged ignorance could result in a sudden shock for the global economy

Demo Hasn't Dented Deposits

Demonetization has resulted in a permanent improvement in bank deposits while not really inspiring large withdrawals among people in its aftermath

How Big Basket Grew To Become India's Leading E-grocer

Mubaashir Ansari interviews Hari Menon, Co-Founder & CEO, Big Basket

Faster Internet Speed Spurring OTT Growth In India

Though the Internet speed in India is still at just a third of the global average, industry players feel the optimal data speed, coupled with friendlier data costs, will lead to higher OTT growth

Ask The Finapolis

Col. Sanjeev Govila (retd) of Hum Fauji Investments answers readers’ queries on investments, taxation and personal finance. Do you have a question you want answered? Email your question to feedback@thefinapolis.com

10 Questions About Your Credit Score

A look into what a credit score is and what can happen if you don’t keep it high

'RERA' At The Rear Of Builders

Even as only 13 states have notified new real estate law, it holds out a lot of promises

Personal income tax: Losing its relevance

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley put the spotlight on the issue of tax evasion in his February 1 budget speech with some eye-opening statistics.

What to do if you have Two bosses

Nearly everyone finds it tough keeping the boss happy sometimes. But what if you had a steady stream of conflicting requests and competing deadlines coming simultaneously from two bosses or more? An increasing number of workers are finding themselves reporting to multiple bosses, experts say, and figuring out how to manage those who manage you comes with its own special set of demands — and opportunities.

Loans aren't necessarily bad. They can be good too

If something sounds too good to be true,” goes the old cliché, “it probably isn’t.” Similarly, many people perceive a loan as something that’s best avoided. It’s best to be self-reliant, they feel. And why bother with the paperwork? Thanks to such attitudes, loans are something that people opt for only as a last resort.

Conciliatory, but Inconclusive

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s Budget helps him tide over political and economic issues this year, but he will face a test next year.

The Comeback Of Kochi

Kochi hits a six to become the next highly preferred real estate destination in India.

As Bank Rates Dip, Where To Get Better RoI

With bank interest rates trending downwards in the last three years, it has become imperative to look at alternative instruments of investments.

Shield Yourself Against Lower Deposit Rates

Investing in some of the below options will help you lock-in your interest rate in the present downcycle

Tearing Peace Into Pieces

The address by Donald Trump at the United Nation’s General Assembly on September 19 and the threat he held out that the US would “totally destroy North Korea” and the unbridled use of language dotted with phrases like “…but I’m going to handle it because we have to handle it: Little Rocket Man,” and the eventual acerbic retort threatening to nuke the US by Kim Jong Un reached a flashpoint. This is not only sending the proverbial chills down the spine of the nations who don’t have their skin in the game too, but even the markets are bleeding with skies overcast with fear of war.

Sinking Sundarbans: Inexplicable Lack Of Global Concern

Some islands in Sundarbans, an archipelago of 102 islands, have already sunk into the sea and the others, which are thickly populated, are rapidly losing land

Bearish On Crypto-Currencies, Bullish On Blockchain Technology

Indian Government will explore leveraging Blockchain technology to promote Cybersecurity due to its ability to support decentralized applications (DAPPS)

Mutual Funds Sahi Hai Despite Capital Gains Tax

Despite long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on mutual funds, they still remain a good bet for investors as a diversified portfolio can easily offset the tax outgo

if you have, or plan to buy a house, read this

in a population-heavy country like ours, there will always be a net surplus of house hunters over houses available.