In India, taxpayers can choose between the old and new income tax regimes, each offering distinct benefits. However, this choice isn’t permanent and can be revisited annually. Whether you are a salaried employee or running a business, understanding how often you can switch between tax regimes is crucial for maximising your tax savings. In the … Read more
In the last few years, the cashback category has gained a lot of popularity among customers. Taking note of this trend, banks have launched cashback-specific credit cards. The HDFC Bank Millennia Credit Card is one such cashback card. What are the features and benefits of this card, the fees and eligibility criteria, and should you … Read more
Over the past four decades, private employers have dumped pensions and replaced them with 401(k) savings plans. The result is that millions of Americans are their own pension plan managers, and they get jittery when stocks and bonds tumble. Markets aren’t the only wild card. Seniors know there is a good chance they will need … Read more
“Since you have redeemed X excess reward points beyond what is rightfully accrued by your transactions, we request you to pay INR 23,25,639 to the Bank as per MITC clause…” The notice was part of the bank’s recent effort to recover rewards points accumulated by some credit card holders through a technical loophole in 2023. … Read more
“Sometimes I’ve made mistakes in assessing the future economics of a business I’ve purchased for Berkshire – each a case of capital allocation gone wrong. That happens with both judgments about marketable equities – we view these as partial ownership of businesses – and the 100% acquisitions of companies,” he wrote in his letter to … Read more
I recently applied for a home loan, and the bank is urging me to buy home insurance. My property in Gurgaon, measuring about 1,500 sq ft, is valued at ₹3 crore, and my loan amount is ₹2 crore. However, the bank has sent me a quote with a sum assured of only ₹2 crore. Should … Read more
The move, being mulled by the Union finance ministry with the help of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), would also help the government nudge the industry towards its target of insurance for all by 2047, these people said on the condition of anonymity. For insurers, investing in these 50-year on-tap bonds would provide them … Read more
(Bloomberg) — It’s never been more expensive to go on vacation during spring break. This year the average trip from March 12-21—determined to be the peak period for school breaks—costs $8,306. That’s more than double what it cost in 2019 and 26% more than it did last year, according to Florida-based Squaremouth, a travel insurance … Read more
The limit on room rent is a significant factor in a health insurance policy as exceeding it will increase your out-of-pocket expenses significantly. If a policyholder opts for a room that is above the limit set in the policy, the insurer will apply a proportional deduction, affecting not only the room rent payout but also … Read more
With more and more Indians turning to personal loans to bridge their financial shortcomings, there is a need to clearly understand the costs incurred while opting for these personal loan products. While can prove to be of invaluable help during a time of need, these often come with certain complicated fees that collectively make the … Read more