Investors can sell a part of the stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and other securities held in their portfolios at a loss and use this loss to offset tax on the capital gains made on the sale of other securities.

A taxpayer paying rent to his/her spouse is entitled to claim HRA benefit under relevant sections and within prescribed limits.

The bulk of an investor's portfolio should be in shorter-duration funds of up to one year portfolio duration.

'If taxpayers have not filed a belated ITR, they will be allowed to file an updated ITR from April 1, 2024.'

Children born under the Special Marriage Act have equal rights over both parents' properties, regardless of their parents' religion or background.

One common mistake investors commit during profit booking is not having a plan for the redeployment of the money that comes into their account.

The self-employed should invest in the National Pension System, a government-backed, low-cost retirement avenue where they can choose the mix of debt and equity that is right for them.

'TMFs trump FMPs and FDs when it comes to investing in a high-duration product.'

'Planning for the transfer of assets to the next generation is an important aspect of financial and estate planning.'

Begin the year-end review by assessing whether your portfolios are on track to achieve your life goals.

Understand the pros and cons of SGBs before rushing to invest in them based on past returns.

Nominations and addresses are of paramount importance in bank accounts, insurance policies, mutual funds, etc.

'Check every SMS you get. Many people ignore them.' 'Remember if there is an activity in your account, your financial institution will send you an SMS, not a WhatsApp message.'

Ultimately, the choice between no-cost EMI and BNPL depends on an individual's financial situation, preferences, and ability to manage repayments responsibly.

'Use this money to build an emergency fund if you do not have one.'

'Gold prices thrive on volatility and more so when the stock markets trend downward.'

For women, it is important to build an emergency fund and a financial independence fund independent of the couple's joint goals and plans.

Their downside is that the donor relinquishes all control over the transferred property, and certain tax implications may also arise.

While the RBI's guidelines aim to streamline the loan closure process, borrowers must remain proactive.

Section 19(4) of the RERA Act entitles allottees to a refund if the developer doesn't comply with the terms of the sale agreement.