ITR2 is meant for people having income from salary, income from other sources, income from capital gains and income from house property.Thus, there is a lot of information to be filled in ITR2. Let’s see step by step instructions on filling this income tax return form ITR2. … [Read more...]
Provident Fund (PF) and Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF)
Provident Fund (PF) and Voluntary PF (VPF) are two investment avenues that most salaried people invariably encounter. This article explains what PF is, and also talks about Voluntary Contributions to the PF account. Here’s how you can use PF and VPF to create a great base for a great retirement. … [Read more...]
Want to retire early? Here’s what you need
Dreaming of retiring early? It’s not difficult. This article calculates how much money you really need before you can retire. … [Read more...]
Public Provident Fund (PPF) – Plan Your Retirement and Save Tax
This article illustrates the features of Public Provident Fund (PPF), and explains how it can be used for long term wealth creation. … [Read more...]
Dividend Yield – A better alternative to FDs
This article describes how the strategy of Dividend Yield can be used to generate regular income, and get capital gains as a bonus! … [Read more...]
Don’t blow away a windfall – Smart ways to spend your bonus and arrears
This article explains how money received out of turn - bonus, arrears, etc - should be utilized prudently to improve your financial health. … [Read more...]
When you aren’t around – Succession Planning – Will and Nomination
This article gives an introduction to succession planning - it talks about the importance of nomination, and describes the process of making a Will. … [Read more...]
Want to own a company? Buy stock!
This article discusses why share holders should think and act like owners of companies. It also describes how buying stocks means an ownership interest in a company. … [Read more...]
After e-Stocks, now its time for e-Gold – Gold ETFs
This article gives an introduction to Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). … [Read more...]
Get the glitter – How to buy gold
This article talks about various options available to buy gold, and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. … [Read more...]