LIC’s single Premium Pension plan ‘ LIC Jeevan Shanti’ (Plan No. 850) is currently one of the popular Pension plans. It offers the guaranteed pension to the policyholder, with options like an immediate pension or deferred pension. However, LIC is soon planning to stop offering the ‘immediate pension’ option under ‘Jeevan Shanti’ plan. LIC is […]
What is an Uncorrelated Investment Portfolio? | Importance of Non-correlated Assets in Portfolio Diversification
Stocks, Mutual Funds, Fixed Deposits, Bonds, Real estate, Gold etc., are various Asset Classes that are popular among the investor community. All of us would like to invest in as many Asset classes as possible. Am I right? But why? Because, we want to spread our Capital across different asset classes to reduce the overall […]
REIT Vs Real Estate Crowd Funding | Should you consider ‘Fractional Real Estate Investments’?
Buying a property (real-estate) is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. Buying a property involves a lot of money and it is a serious money decision. But, real estate as an investment option is mostly unaffordable for most Indian retail investors. Real estate investment is also highly illiquid and is difficult to administer and manage. […]
Gold Investments Tax Treatment in India | Taxation rules on Gains from Selling Gold
We (Indians) love the yellow metal (gold). India’s love affair with gold has been since ages. From times immemorial, gold has been seen as a safe investment, especially when there is an economic crisis. Gold has been preferred by governments also, as a collateral against any crisis. Gold prices in India recently hit a record high. The prices of […]
EPF Whatsapp Helpline Number for Grievance Redressal | Whatsapp Contact numbers of EPFO Regional Offices
EPFO (Employees Provident fund Organization) has recently launched ‘EPF Whatsapp Helpline Number’ for resolving grievances faced by its PF subscribers & Establishments (employers). EPFO has assigned different Whatsapp contact numbers for all of its Regional Offices. An EPF member can also submit his/her grievance to the EPFO through grievance online portal. EPF Whatsapp Number | […]
AY 2020-21 Income Tax Return Filing Tips | Which ITR Form should you file?
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has recently notified the new ITR Forms for AY 20-21 Income Tax Return Filing (for FY 2019-20). Normally, the last date to file ITR is 31st July. But, due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the due date for AY 2020-21 income tax return filing has been extended to 30th November, 2020. Below infographic gives […]
