I just got a basic question from one of our readers by em-mail. Since this question has repeated a few times, here is a quick post on 'How Interest Rates Work and affect economy'. Just modified the question a bit. Usually the question is 'how does interest rates affect individuals, how interest rates affect stock returns, Should we monitor … [Read more...]
How to use Section 80GG of income tax to deduct rent paid – example & calculation
Most of us are confused when interpreting income tax laws. I often re-read some tax sections and interpret in a different way sometimes. One such section is section 80gg of Income Tax Act to deduct rent paid. I am writing this post in response to an email received from Mr. Sivaji from Pune and I quote. "Hi My friend tells me I … [Read more...]
Axis Long Term Equity Fund review -SIP, Returns, Invest Online,Risks, Application Form
Nobody likes sharing their hard earned money with the tax man. The Government legitimately allows residents to save tax by legitimate means and encourage savings. For tax saving purpose in India, one of the first mutual fund class to consider is the ELSS tax saving funds. Today, we'll review Axis Long Term Equity Fund which is among best ELSS … [Read more...]
DTAA – How Can NRIs benefit from the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement?
US or for that matter any country never lets an opportunity slip to collect tax from citizens/residents. Have you ever wondered if you stay in US and earn income in India or elsewhere how you'll be taxed. You need to pay tax in both countries? Don't worry. If that is the case I might not well invest/save :) You have the DTAA - Double Taxation … [Read more...]
Top 5 best NRI Investment Options for Long & Short term in India
NRI deposits climbed to $6.97 billion in April-July 2015, from $4.71 billion a year ago, according to the RBI Bulletin for September 2015. Outstanding NRI deposits exceeded $120 billion. More and more Indians living abroad are turning homeward to park their surplus money. An NRI is spoilt for choices when it comes to NRI investment options in … [Read more...]
What is ROE – Return On Equity & how it affects your stock investment returns
I'm sure you must have tried investing in equity or shares. While some may be successful and majority of them don't succeed. Making decent returns in equity markets is a matter of discipline, self-control, common sense and lot of patience. Few parameters will help you get successful with stocks and RoE - Return on Equity is one such parameter … [Read more...]
How to Select the Best Health Insurance plan/policy in India- Buying Guide/Tips
If you're a regular reader of our blog, you must already know the importance of a good health insurance. Usually most people stop with employer provided health insurance but that should not be the case. The cost of treatment has risen at a double-digit pace of growth, outpacing average inflation in both rural and urban India between 2003 to … [Read more...]
Is there a Relationship between Nifty Index PE and returns for investors
Humans have always been amazed by the equity markets. There few better thrills than seeing the index/stock value gyrate up or down in your favor. It is this thrill or adrenaline rush of watching the Nifty/Sensex that addicts people initially to the stock market. Easy money or Easy loss is a part of the market. But is there any relationship … [Read more...]
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