Tag Archives: Social Issues
Systematic Management of Family Financial Documents
Bank papers, insurance papers, income tax papers, shares and bonds; it can be mind boggling! Remembering and keeping track of the various dates of paying dues and maturities can be… Read more
Highest Income Tax Rate Countries – Top 10 List
In this world, nothing can be said to be certain – except death and taxes. —> Benjamin Franklin This sardonic proverb is well known and appreciated all over the world, especially… Read more
Self Defense
Our security is in our own hands. Women themselves have to be alert and responsible enough to prevent such crimes. Male mentality is certainly to be blamed for sexual assaults,… Read more
Top 10 Tips for Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is an integral part of the financial planning process. A proper approach to retirement planning becomes all the more imperative, when we consider that post retirement, a person… Read more
Wealth Tax Basics
Wealth tax is a direct tax (that is, the tax is paid by the person on who it is levied), just like Income Tax. In India, wealth tax is managed and regulated… Read more
Retirement Benefits in Indian Tax System
Income tax incidence is a major factor that affects the financial aspects of retirement planning. Financial security and stability is a chief concern post retirement, and the income taxes have… Read more
Adoption Anxieties
Sometime back I accompanied one of my relatives to the infertility department of a renowned hospital. I was shocked to see the number of patients waiting there. It was almost… Read more
Idealism vs Ideology – A tribute to Jyoti Basu
Jyoti Basu, the doyen of Indian politics has passed away. Jyoti Basu represents a generation of leaders from right and left, who got into politics, not for the desire of… Read more
TV, News, Media – The Change we like to see
There are hundreds of issues in today’s world “bothering” people and “bettering” people, why is it only some get to the screen? Why is it that only some get the… Read more
Income Tax filing – Quick overview of deductions
Under Income tax Act, the total income of any individual Indian resident is subject to tax. To calculate the taxable income,the steps are as follows : 1) Determine the Total… Read more
