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Why aren't you e-Filing?

by Babar Zaidi |Jul 6, 2010

It's time to debunk the myths that keep people from using this easy, efficient and eco-friendly mode of filing tax returns.

Case Study: Rajendra Kumar Khosla

The risk of getting insured

by Babar Zaidi |Dec 24, 2010

Insurance continues to be missold despite industry's claims to the contrary and senior citizens are the softest targets as they don't understand the newfangled products.

Swim against the tide

by Babar Zaidi |Dec 24, 2010

In the current financial uncertainty, following set principles of investing may not yield desirable returns. Find out how to maximise gains by adopting contrarian strategies.

Worth the weight?

by Babar Zaidi |Dec 24, 2010

It's ironical how we hate to lose out on a few grams of vegetables while haggling with the vendor, but are blinded by the bright lights of a store while picking up grocery.

A paltry price for protection

by Babar Zaidi |Dec 24, 2010

The low cost of term insurance allows customers to buy adequate life cover. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you go shopping for one.

A paltry price for protection

by Babar Zaidi |Dec 16, 2010

Your life is not cheap, but term policies are. They make the best sense if you are looking for peace of mind.

Fewer exemptions, greater gains

by Puja Mehra |Mar 2, 2010

The Direct Tax Code wants us to give up all tax exemptions in exchange for lower tax rates and easier compliance. The government gets a larger income tax base and the taxpayer a lower rate.

Ban on commissions

by Babar Zaidi |Nov 25, 2010

Phasing out of all commissions payable to insurance agents by April 2011. Also, removal of loads for all financial products.<br />

Online Insurance

by Babar Zaidi |Nov 25, 2010

Online sale of life insurance. It has removed the intermediary between the firm and the policyholder. Aegon Religare Life Insurance launched it in 2009.

DTC Proposals

by Babar Zaidi |Nov 25, 2010

The new Direct Taxes Code and the Goods and Services Tax, both of which are set to transform the direct and indirect tax structure.