Albert Einstein said, ‘Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it, he who doesn't, pays it.’ So, the compounding effect on a regular investment of a small amount over the long term can help you to accumulate a large corpus. Often, many individuals
The government offers several ways to legally reduce your liability and save taxes. There are various tax-saving avenues where you may invest your money to reduce your tax liability. You have two options to save taxes; the first is tax deduction and the second is tax exemption. In this article,
Portfolio diversification across different financial products helps mitigate investment risks. You may invest in different asset classes, such as debt, equity, gold, real estate, and others. Furthermore, you may pick from different products within the various asset classes. If you invest in equities, choosing shares of different companies with varying
Form 16 is a certificate issued by employers to their employees. It shows that tax deducted at source (TDS) as per the government norms has been deducted on behalf of the employees. The form reflects a detailed summary of the total salary paid to the employees and the applicable TDS
Equity-Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) is an open-ended diversified equity mutual fund plan that provides the opportunity to earn higher returns on your investment along with tax benefits. Read on to know more about this scheme. What is ELSS?ELSS includes diversified equity funds that invest most of the corpus in
Indian taxpayers may miscalculate their taxes and end up paying more money than they owe to the Income Tax Department. Luckily, if you overpay your taxes, you are eligible for an income tax refund. When that money hits your bank account, it is an exhilarating feeling. You can choose to
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), commonly known as Provident Fund (PF) is an investment cum savings option that eligible companies offer to their employees as a retirement scheme. The employees invest 12% of their basic pay in the EPF each month, and the employers contribute the same amount to the
