Here is why you should not invest Rs. 50,000 to get additional tax saving in NPS under section 80CCD(1B) in 2019. The following tax deductions are applicable to the National Pension Scheme. (1) An individual can invest a maximum of Rs. 1.5 Lakhs in Tier 1 for tax deduction under Section 80CCD(1) which is part of […]
How to do Online KYC via ETMoney to start investing in Mutual Funds
ETMoney is an app which lets you invest into Mutual Fund Direct Plans without any commission or fees (as on date). To start investing in Mutual Funds you need to complete one time central KYC process as per SEBI guidelines. This KYC is valid across all platforms so even if you don’t want to invest […]
L&T Midcap Fund Review: Impressive Turnaround in Performance!
This is a performance review of L&T Midcap fund. Launched in Aug 2004, it has grown to the 6th position in terms of AUM ( ~ 3,700 Crore). Off the cuff, it appears to be a volatile fund since it has fallen by -7% in the last year, but it has still managed to keep […]
Small Finance Bank Deposits: Are they safe? Can I invest? Plus other FAQ
Here is a FAQ on Small Finance Banks: Are they safe? Can I invest in their fixed deposits? How are they protected? What are the safeguards? What are these banks for? Let us find out. A FAQ on Small Finance Banks What are they? Small Finance Banks are Banks licensed by RBI under section 22 of […]
Download equity allocation template to plan your financial goals
If you are worried about how much to invest in equity for different financial goals, here is a simple asset allocation template that you use to plan your goals along with several video guides. Investing starts and ends with the right asset allocation or how much should I invest in equity and how much in […]
What happens if my bank fails? All about Deposit insurance (DICGC)
What if my bank goes bust and does not repay my deposit? We all know that the money has insurance of only up to one lakh. How does this work? Who will step in when a bank fails and how do we get back the money? In this age of small finance banks, knowledge about […]
ULIP Returns vs Mutual Fund Returns: A Comparison
In this article, I compare, category-wise, ten-year ULIP returns vs mutual fund returns. ULIPs are currently being sold as a “better alternative” to mutual funds because they are tax free. Investors by looking at the ULIP returns shown below must recognize the huge difference between the best and worst performer in each ULIP category. Since there is […]
