Tax and GST
Basics of Income Tax in India
A beginner's guide to income tax in India: heads of income, old vs new regime, slab calculation with examples, TDS, AIS, advance tax, ITR filing and GST basics.
· 8 min read
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Tax and GST
Income Tax vs GST in India: Rules, Differences, Registration and Filing Guide (2026)
Understand income tax vs GST in India, who must pay or register, tax rules, GST returns, filing basics and common compliance mistakes.
· 11 min read
Saving Money
How the Public Provident Fund Works in India
How the Public Provident Fund works in India: tenure, yearly limit, interest, withdrawals, tax treatment and who it suits.
· 5 min read
Savings Account vs Fixed Deposit: Which Should You Use, and When?
How savings accounts and fixed deposits differ on interest, liquidity, premature withdrawal, tax and DICGC deposit insurance, with a worked example and when to use each.
· 7 min read
Understanding SIP and Mutual Fund Investing
A beginner's guide to mutual funds and SIPs in India: NAV, fund categories, direct vs regular plans, costs, risks, rupee cost averaging and tax.
· 8 min read
CTC vs Take-Home Salary in India
How CTC differs from take-home salary in India: typical deductions, why in-hand is lower, and how to budget from the amount that actually arrives.
· 5 min read
How Loan Prepayment and Foreclosure Work
What loan prepayment and foreclosure mean in India, how extra payments change interest, typical charges, and what to check in your sanction letter.
· 6 min read
How Term Life Insurance Works in India
How term life insurance works in India: what it pays, exclusions, sum assured and tenure, medical underwriting, nominees, and how a claim is filed.
· 6 min read
How to Read Form 16
How to read Form 16 in India: Part A and Part B, TDS, exemptions, and how to match it with Form 26AS before filing.
· 4 min read
Common Personal Finance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Twelve common money mistakes in India, from skipping an emergency fund to paying only the credit card minimum, and practical ways to avoid each one.
· 6 min read
How to Compare Health Insurance Policies
Compare health insurance in India on the terms that decide payouts: room rent limits, co-payment, waiting periods, sub-limits and network hospitals.
· 8 min read