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Indian gold demand seen falling to 8-year low in festive quarter
The rupee has fallen over 5 percent this year, restricting the drop in local gold prices to 5.5 percent, compared with a 9.3 percent drop in US dollar denominated gold.

I-T dept launches PAN-based litigation management system
The tax department is on a spree to ensure more and more number of people and taxpayers in the country use the PAN card.

Health insurance: Middle class India unprepared over rising medical cost
Middle class India unprepared for rising health cost

Pension fund regulator eyes fiscal aid from govt to expand subscriber base
PFRDA is also focusing on strengthening the grievance redressal mechanism for the subscribers

Online Shopping Dhamaka: here are a few things to keep in mind
Looking to go for any of these tempting offer there are a few things you need to keep in mind while buying online.

Money matters: Should you go for a used car loan?
Here are a few things you should keep in mind to avail a used car loan.

Indian Millennials thrive in partying, good health but falters in medical insurance, says survey
Survey shows that though living it up is an important of Generation Y, they never do so at the cost of their health.

Time to switch your home loan as select banks cut rate?
Most people fail to switch an existing high interest rate home loan to a lower rate home loan, simply because of inertia aka laziness.

SBI offers first Diwali cheer for home buyers as RBI surprises with 50 bps rate cut
Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday cut interest rate by basis points from 7.25 % to 6.75 % loan expected to be cheaper

Should you go for a single insurance policy for two or individual policies?
It is becoming increasingly important to be doubly insured where the working couple gets covered under one plan helping them plan their future.

Firm global cues: Sensex jumps over 200 pts to breach 25,900 in early trade
Market breadth was positive with 1,179 stocks advancing against 500 declines on BSE

What does “DPD” on your CIBIL credit report mean?
The “DPD” indicates how many days a payment on a respective account has been delayed.

Brace for troubles if you have missed the 7 Sept deadline for returns filing
Missed filing tax returns? Keep these things in mind

US Fed more likely to opt for QE4 than a rate hike - and here's why
The Austrian School of Economics predicts that America's economic woes cannot be ended with more liberal and free money. But that is exactly what the US Fed may end up doing for fear of another economic collapse.

Last date of filing returns extended to 7 September; here's a last minute guide to filing IT returns
want to understand what’s new with taxes, read on to know more.

You are a small business owner? Here's how to file your tax
One more thing to be kept in mind is that the 8% is the minimum prescribed percentage to avail this scheme under section 44AD

When should an NRI file tax return in India?
If you are an NRI, you may be unsure about filing a tax return in India. Here's a quick guide for your reference.

SBI's mobile wallet Buddy: All you need to know
The State Bank of India on 18 August launched Buddy - a movie wallet in 13 languages. Here's all you need to know.

Salary is easy but tax isn't complicated: Here are some easy tips to guide you
First jobs are always memorable and if you lay hands on your first salary in 2014-15, here are some simple tips which will help you understand taxes.

Independence Day special: Six simple steps to become debt-free at the earliest
As part of an Independence Day special series, Firtspost brings a step by step guide to be free of debt.

Dr Rajan, it's time for the RBI itself to buy gold - as Subbarao did in 2009
The fall in global gold prices is an opportunity for the RBI to buy gold for its reserves. The same logic that applied in 2009, when it bought gold from the IMF, applies now.

Check out Quicko, a startup that aims to make your I-T returns filing easier
Quicko has plans to file at least 50k returns in its first year.

Good long-term strategy: EPFO's stock market move shows govt's confidence in economic revival
Market experts reckon the decision to infuse provident fund money into the equities has come at the right time

Will you have to pay tax on income earned by your kids or spouse?
No sure what happens with income earned by your kid or spouse? Read this.

Unsure about financial planning: 10 questions to help understand why you need one
Here are ten questions to ponder on and if you find yourself ticking majority of the boxes affirmatively, get yourself a personal financial plan.