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Plain-English guides to tax, saving and investing in India.
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NPS Explained: The Extra ₹50,000 Tax Deduction Under 80CCD(1B)
Most salaried Indians fill up their ₹1.5 lakh Section 80C limit and stop there. But there’s a second tax break sitting right next to it that plenty of…
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Filed Your ITR? Here Is What to Do Next
You’ve hit submit on your Income Tax Return — congratulations. But filing isn’t the finish line. A return you never verify counts as never filed, and a refund…
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Index Funds vs Mutual Funds: Which Is Better for Beginners?
“Index fund” and “mutual fund” get thrown around as if they’re opposites — but an index fund is a mutual fund. The real choice is between actively managed…
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How Much of Your Salary Should You Invest Every Month?
“How much of my salary should I invest?” is one of the most common money questions — and the honest answer is: as much as you comfortably can,…
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Section 80C: How to Save ₹1.5 Lakh in Income Tax
Section 80C is the most popular tax-saving tool in India — it lets you reduce your taxable income by up to ₹1.5 lakh a year. But it only…
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How to File Your ITR Online: Step-by-Step Guide (AY 2026-27)
Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the first time — or just want to get it done without the stress? For AY 2026-27 (income earned in FY…
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CTC vs In-Hand Salary in India (FY 2026-27): The Real Numbers
Your job offer shows one big number — your CTC — but a very different number lands in your bank account. So how much of your CTC do…
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Money Dysmorphia: Why You Feel Broke Even When You’re Not (And How to Fix It)
Do you feel broke — even with a decent income? You earn okay money. The bills are paid, you’re not drowning in EMIs. And yet you feel broke…
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Stealth Wealth: How Quietly Rich Indians Build Money Without Showing It
The wealthiest person you know probably doesn’t look it We picture rich people in flashy cars and designer labels. But a lot of genuinely wealthy Indians look completely…
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The Money Amnesia Effect: Why You Keep Repeating the Same Money Mistakes
You promised yourself you’d start saving this month. Again. You made the same resolution last month, and the month before — yet somehow the money slips away and…