Whether salaried or running your own business, it's about time to get your investment proofs in tax-saving instruments ready for filing your income tax returns later this year.

Are you debating between buying physical gold and investing in paper gold schemes or ETFs? Anil Rego has the answer

There are 7 key rules one can follow to ensure that the chances of such fraud are almost reduced to a negligible level when shopping online, says Anil Rego

Does it make sense to hold more than one residential property? Does the investment really give very high returns as we Indians tend to presume? Anil Rego takes you through the ups and downs of investing in residential properties

If you have missed your tax filing deadline, there is not much to fret if your tax dues are fully paid, says Anil Rego

Financial planning need not be boring or solely be a man's job. It can be made fun and be used as another way to increase a couple's closeness and happiness! Try it!

The perils mentioned here may seem few in number, but each of it encompasses an entire set of dangers posed by the free online tax filing offers.

In an online chat with readers on July 8, Anil Rego answered their tax queries. Here's the chat transcript in case you missed the chat

Here are some mistakes taxpayers make and how to avoid them...

Here's why ULIPs have become an attractive long-term investment option

Many house owners are not aware of this option and hence end up taking personal loans to renovate their homes

Mutual fund investments come in various shapes and forms -- ranging from the passive index funds to the actively managed funds. Two of the most popular mutual fund types are balanced funds and dynamic funds. Let us take a deeper look at what each one is and how they are different.

Besides return and risk, investors also need to weigh the liquidity of the instrument they are putting money in

Before you take the leap, get your financial house in order

If your child is 20 when s/he decides to pursue higher eduction and her/his current age is 3 years, then here's a plan for you...

There are instances where the insurance company will not pay out claims... Beware!

Home loan cover from the lender may not be the best option

A good advisor can make or break your financial future

Used prudently, plastic money is among the most useful, powerful and non-polluting kind of plastic invented. Be smart with it!

Physical assets such as gold and real estate have their own positives and negatives, while other financial assets such as mutual funds, stocks and bonds come with their pluses and minuses. Let us look at both options in a little more detail.