Is Your Student Stipend Taxable? What The Income Tax Law Says
A student’s stipend may qualify for tax exemption under Section 10(16), but its purpose, terms and connection with education determines whether the exemption applies
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Urban Indians Want to Retire Early, But Have Built Just 28 Per Cent Of Their Target Corpus, Says Study
Seven in 10 urban Indians want to retire before 58-60, but the average retirement corpus is just 28 per cent of their target, highlighting the gap between early-retirement aspirations and financial readiness, according to the findings of the Bharosa Talks India Retirement Index Study (IRIS 6.0)
Inactive PM-SYM Account? Here’s How You Can Reactivate It Within 3 Years
PM-SYM subscribers who have missed contributions can reactivate inactive accounts within three years by paying pending dues and interest
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WhatsApp Malware Alert: Quick Heal Warns Of New Ways Attackers Are Targeting Users
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The proceedings dropped by Sebi in its latest order originated from a show cause notice (SCN) issued in October 2024. The notice was issued following a probe into share transactions between Max Financial, Max Life, and Axis Bank between the financial year 2009 to 2022
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RBI’s proposed fraud rules could give consumers compensation after deceptive transactions, but reporting deadlines and eligibility limits may restrict protection in some cases
A Maharashtra survey found steep gaps between hospital procurement costs and patient bills, prompting calls for tighter oversight of prices charged for commonly used medical consumables
If you changed jobs during the year, check both Form 16s carefully. Errors in salary, deductions, or TDS could result in additional tax, notices, or penalties
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How Your Personality Shapes Your Wealth Creation Journey
Identify your money personality from our eight categories to know how you invest, spend, and make decisions regarding your finances. The exercise will help ensure you don’t become an impediment to your own wealth creation journey
Spending: At The Cost Of Your Future
Being a spendthrift can wreak havoc on your finances if you spend at the cost of saving for your future, or borrow indiscrimanetly to maintain your lifestyle
Spending: Future-Proof Your Anxiety
Being prepared for the future financially makes sense but not at the cost of the present. The trick is to strike the right balance
Money Habits: Delay May Cost You Dear
Postponing things for the future can cost you opportunities. So, get things moving rather than idling over grand plans or waiting for the right moment
Money Habits: Take Surprises In Your Stride
Keeping things planned will give you an advantage, but life has its fair share of surprises. So it pays to be flexible enough to change your plans when required
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a wage ceiling hike from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 for deductions towards EPFO schemes, bringing 5.1 million additional employees mandatorily under the coverage
