Introduction Most salaried people see “TDS” on their payslip and wonder what exactly is happening. Think of it like advance income tax. The employer cuts a part of the salary every month and sends it to the government on the employee’s behalf. This is called TDS on salary under Section 192. What Is TDS on […]

Introduction An income tax notice is not a panic button. It’s simply the department saying, “We found something, please confirm or correct.” Most Indians who file on time and keep basic records can close it online in a few clicks. Reasons For Which You Can Receive an Income Tax Notice Below are the most common […]

Introduction A young couple in Pune buys a new hatchback for ₹8 lakh. It runs fine, sips fuel politely, and never gives drama. Five years later they list it on a marketplace. Serious buyers offer ₹4.7–₹5 lakh. Nothing broke. The price still fell. That quiet fall is car depreciation—the part of car ownership most people […]

Introduction When Karan took his first solo trip from Delhi to Kochi, he stood in a long queue at the airport while a friend, Nisha, walked into a lounge with a calm smile. She had planned better. She had a card that gave her free lounge access, extra reward points on tickets, and a smoother […]

When you finally bought your car, you probably thought the hardest part was done. You picked the model, bargained with the dealer, got the colour you wanted, and signed that loan agreement without thinking much about it. Months later, the monthly EMI reminder keeps buzzing on your phone, and you start wondering — “Am I […]

A couple of years ago, my cousin Pooja was busy planning her wedding. Flowers, outfits, photographers — her calendar was packed. But just a month before the big day, her father had a sudden heart attack. Between ICU charges, tests, and medicines, the bills crossed ₹4 lakh in a week. The family wasn’t ready for […]

Let’s be honest — the words “income tax” make most people’s shoulders drop. You imagine endless forms, scary jargon, and maybe a grumpy clerk at a government office. But times have changed. Today, you can pay your income tax online without stepping out of your house, standing in queues, or losing half your day. If […]

Retirement in India has changed. Unlike your grandfather’s government pension, most seniors today struggle with rising costs of medicines and groceries. The government created special savings schemes for people over sixty – simple plans that work better than regular savings accounts. When Rajesh from Delhi retired, his bank manager suggested SCSS. Now he gets steady […]

You know that friend who starts a business with just their savings? Slow and steady. Now, imagine another who borrows on top of their savings and doubles the firepower. If it works, their returns? Way bigger. If not… well, the losses bite harder. That’s leverage in plain terms. A tool that can help you move […]