The latest Union Budget is a mixed bag for many investors. Though the budget had many sops for the borrowers & middle class folks, there were a few setbacks too. Let’s look at ten most important takeaways from the latest budget. 1. Tax Relief for First Time Home Buyers First time home buyers have been… Continue Reading
As the financial year draws to a close, the hustle for tax-saving products grows stronger. The human resources department of your company is after you for proofs of tax-saving investments. Last quarter of the financial year is anyways quite hectic. You are already under so much work pressure. Amidst that you need to find time… Continue Reading
Most of us are quite clear about the tax incentives associated with home loans. You get tax benefits up to Rs 1.5 lacs for principal repayment under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Additionally, you get deduction of up to Rs 2 lacs per financial year for interest payment on home loans. Must Read:… Continue Reading
For most young professionals, buying a house tops the list of priorities. Even those who do not believe real estate makes for a good investment, do not have second thoughts about purchasing a house to stay in. Not only does it give you the comfort of living in own house, it also provides financial security… Continue Reading
A house, for most of us, is the biggest investment we make in life. Not just that, you enter into long term commitment to pay off those EMIs and call your dream house truly yours. So, most of us dedicate a better part of our professional lives to make this dream house a reality. Any… Continue Reading
In our previous article on the Rent Vs Buy, we had discussed about the financial factors that impact the home buying decision. In this article we will cover some of the non-financial factors that influence this decision. Once you’ve done your calculations and arrived at the conclusion that financially you are in a position to… Continue Reading
When I relocated to Pune in 2003 due to professional commitments, I decided to rent a flat close to my work place. The idea of buying a flat instead of renting never occurred to me until my boss broached the topic. We did some simple calculations taking into consideration my gross/disposable income, age, finances and… Continue Reading
I have heard many a householder lament that by end of the month they do not know where their money has gone, and they are left with no savings and worse, waiting for the next salary credit. Do you fall in this category? This can happen if you do not keep household accounts. But while… Continue Reading
Reducing your household expenses will result in higher savings, which if invested wisely can provide you a nest egg for unforeseen expenses, children’s education and old age. The saying, “A penny saved is a penny earned” is so true! To plug those avoidable expenses, you need to list out all the expenses during the month… Continue Reading