Use a combination of the two options without which sufficient corpus can't be assured.

A normal assessment notice is served under Section 148.

Lock into these long-term bonds for higher interest rates and capital appreciation

The government is also considering mandating payments beyond a prescribed threshold only in card/digital mode.

Aerated drinks, mineral water, travel packages, coaching classes and beauty parlour services might also cost more

Most tour operators offer accommodation to suit different budgets.

Consumer loans or personal continue to record the highest fraud incidence.

Technical, legal, valuation fees could offset the benefit.

While capital appreciation is better, paying regular dividend indicates that the company is making profits and is rewarding investors.

While global uncertainty has led to a rise in prices in 2016, there is still a lot of doubt regarding its future.

Every financial plan needs to be tweaked periodically.

Multi-currency pre-paid cards are a good option while travelling abroad.

You can gift a day at a spa, a curated gourmet meal at a pool side or an offbeat travel trip.

Use this window to lock into bank FDs; unless govt cuts small savings rates, banks may not cut deposit rates

Inflation indexed bonds assure a positive return over inflation.

Health care costs are rising exponentially and most people are under-insured.

With a common account number, you can use the MF Utilities platform to invest in any fund house's scheme.

It takes a longer time to avail of these loans, owing to tight due-diligence process of banks.

Otherwise, EPFO can freeze your account. But seek detailed calculation to verify the numbers

Existing and new customers will find it easier to manage or raise loans as banks start cutting rates.