The number of new home buyers is increasing across the country. Total sales in the seven largest cities are expected to exceed 3.6 lakh units in 2022, according to a report. The uptick in home buying makes it imperative to stay on top of property taxes and the implications of not paying. Local authorities collect …
From credit cards to mobile wallets and everything in between, digital payments are an increasingly popular and convenient option for consumers. The growth of digital payment platforms and apps in recent years has dramatically reduced people’s reliance on cash. People can use these digital technologies to make payments in seconds with just a few taps …
There was a time when most people in our country didn’t think health insurance was necessary. However, after two turbulent years of the COVID-19 pandemic, that is no longer the case. As an element of stability in the face of uncertain events, health insurance has found its rightful place as an essential part of the …
The information technology (IT) sector has proven to be one of the hardest hit by recent stock market volatility. In fiscal 2022, technology sector funds as a category lost 24.7%, compared to a 5.86% loss reported by Flexicap funds, according to Value Research. The sector has been the favorite of many investors over the past …
There is little less than a day and a half left before the deadline for submitting the Income Tax return (ITR). The deadline, July 31, is fast approaching. Meet this deadline if you don’t want to pay late fees, default interest on taxes owed, and lose other benefits of filing the ITR before the due …
If you want to buy a home, the lengthy approval process can seem daunting. Even in today’s digital age, home loan applications require a lot of paperwork to be submitted and reviewed by the lender. Because let’s face it, the housing market is tough for just about everyone and no one wants to wait weeks, …
The stock market typically enters a bear phase during a recession (when stocks are falling or are already at their lowest levels). Investors are often reluctant to reinvest in such a market, as the risks of falling share prices keep them further away. To complicate a gloomy situation, a recession has no expiration date: it …
There are a few days left to file your income tax return (ITR) for the fiscal year 2021-22 (the appraisal year 2022-23). You have the option of filing yourself or using the services of several experts to calculate your income and tax obligations, prepare the return, and file it. These experts include government-licensed service …