With the revolutionary ‘Goods & Services Tax’ or GST effective from July 1, 2017, most industries are waiting to see the impact it brings. One such industry is the real estate industry. While GST is expected to bring in more transparency in real estate, there is speculation whether it will ultimately lead to decrease in […]
With the transition from cash to digital payments gaining traction, the next expense area being targeted is rent. RentPay, a London-based company RedGirraffe’s fintech platform, can now be used for paying rent through credit cards. Currently, individuals with credit cards from HDFC, SBI Cards, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank can […]
As per new government rules, bank accounts not linked with Aadhaar will be closed after December 31st, 2017. Applicants would also need to provide their Aadhaar to get new accounts opened in both private and public sector banks. The regulation that was issued by the revenue department on June 1st has been amended under the […]
Want to pre-pay your home loan? here is 5 Smart Ways to Pre-Pay Your Home Loan. Read more to know how to reduce home loan burden.
Home loan is a major financial commitment for homebuyers but, at the same time, it also entails huge risks for the bank. This is the reason why banks are very apprehensive about extending home loan to people who are close to retirement, regardless of their financial standing.
If you are looking to buy a car, this is the perfect time to bring home your dream vehicle. With GST (Goods and Services Tax) slated to be rolled out from July 1st, 2017, most automobile giants are offering huge “Pre-GST” discounts on a range of car models. Car companies are offering discounts from […]
With changing times the education system of our country is continuously evolving to meet the needs of this increasingly specialized world. A number of specialized courses and programs such as vocational training courses, undergraduate and post graduate degree courses are being introduced as a part of this evolution. The education system will be advancing and […]
A majority of homebuyers opt for home loans to fulfil their dream of owning a house. However, what if the buyer has enough funds to pay for the house in full? Should he still take a home loan? It is quite a debated topic among property experts. When you have extra funds to spare, why […]
FOMC Minutes Support Rate Hike “Soon” The minutes of the latest FOMC meeting revealed that the Fed feel it will “soon be appropriate” to raise rates again if “economic information came in about in line” with current forecasts. Investors have been steadily increasing their rate hike expectations as the Fed have turned more hawkish […]
Goods and Services Tax – the new revolutionary taxation system – is said to restructure the taxation method, making it more uniform across the country. While it is said that GST may bring down the prices of more than 80% of the products, it doesn’t necessarily hold true for the automobile sector. Most of the […]
