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Income Tax: THESE deductions are allowed for taxpayers under old and new tax regimes
There are three deductions allowed that are still allowed under the new tax regime. Check list here
ITR Filing: Online gaming income? Here's how to report income tax returns for FY25
The Lok Sabha passed the ‘Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025’, banning online money games. For FY25, online gaming income is taxed at 30% under Sections 115BBJ and 194BA. Losses can be adjusted against income, and TDS must be reported in ITR.
Don't trip up on taxes: A guide for returning NRIs
There’s a bridge period that returning NRIs many miss, forgoing ‘resident but not ordinarily resident’ (RNOR) status and losing tax breaks.
Old settled loans haunting your credit report? Here’s how to fix them
Settled loans wrongly marked on credit reports can lower credit scores and affect borrowing, but with proper steps, borrowers can correct errors, restore creditworthiness, and improve financial opportunities.
Did your parents transfer a large sum to your account? Check your tax liability for FY 2024-25
Typically, gifts received from anyone besides family members for an amount above ₹50,000 are taxable. The only exceptions are relatives and members of HUF. So a gift from parents would not be taxed, but income earned from it will be
Why confidence is the missing piece in women’s financial freedom
Indian women see financial independence as more than income—it’s about security and control. But confidence gaps, taboos, and lack of guidance hold them back, even as more aim to invest in 2025.
Why collecting a ‘No Dues Certificate’ after closing a personal loan is crucial
The NDC acknowledges the personal loan repayment. The bank issues it to the borrower after the last EMI payment. It has a positive impact on the credit score and helps the borrower get new loans in the future.
6 credit cards that offer cashback and rewards on online shopping
We list out some credit cards that are popular among the shopaholics for the cashbacks and discounts they offer for making online purchases
Why Buffett's biggest regrets should reassure, not alarm, investors
The lesson for ordinary investors isn't to become more aggressive about seizing opportunities, but to become more comfortable with missing them. 
World Senior Citizens' Day 2025: Which financial instruments provide healthy returns along with safety of capital?
For senior citizens, it is vital to invest in the right financial instruments which are not only safe and secure, but deliver healthy returns at the same time.