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Debt Avalanche vs Debt Snowball: Is Saving on Interest Worth Delaying Your First Win?
Weighing the debt avalanche and debt snowball strategies: upfront savings versus quick progress. Understand which approach suits your motivations and finances best.
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Security Deposit Deductions After Moving Out: What Indian Tenants and Landlords Need to Know
A Bengaluru tenant got just ₹19,000 of a ₹1.3 lakh deposit after alleged repainting and rent deductions. Here's what Indian law actually allows, and your real options if it happens to you.
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Are Bond Yields as Enticing as They Look? What Long-Term Investors Need to Know About Returns and Risks in 2026
With Indian bond yields at multi-year highs, what can long-term investors really expect from debt funds, and why simply chasing today's headline rates could lead to disappointment?
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Claiming Exempt Income Under UAE Corporate Tax: The Overlooked Conditions Indian Taxpayers with UAE Interests Must Meet
Under UAE Corporate Tax, not all such income streams are fully exempt. Learn the specific shareholding, holding period, and tax tests that decide exemption—and the risk of claw-back taxation.
14 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
EPFO Members Seeking Pension Benefits? Form 10C and the Document Details Many Overlook
If you have over 10 years’ EPF service or you’re a nominee, the right documents make all the difference to fast Form 10C claims. Here’s what matters to avoid delay.
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Nifty 50 is Still Below Its Peak—Should ETF and Index Fund Investors Cut Losses or Stay Put?
With the Nifty 50 still 8.5% below its January 2026 high, many ETF and index fund investors are debating whether to exit now or stay invested. The market's own history offers a compelling answer.
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
AI as Your Credit Assistant: What Indian Borrowers Stand to Gain—and Should Still Watch Out For
Agentic AI could soon help Indian consumers compare, choose and even apply for loans. Here’s where it delivers—and the trust issues and data risks you shouldn’t ignore.
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Bought Property Before 2009 but Registered Later? Why Section 56(2)(vii)(b) Shouldn't Tax Your Old Deal
If you booked a property before October 2009 but registered years later, you may avoid being taxed on undervaluation under section 56(2)(vii)(b). Here’s what the new ITAT Mumbai decision means for buyers and their advisers.
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Receiving Income in Your Child’s Name? The Clubbing Rule That Can Change Your Tax Bill
If your under-18 child receives income from investments or talents, will you be taxed for it, or will it be theirs? These clubbing rules determine who pays — and why parent mistakes are common.
13 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
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