Generally we are savings are likely to be held in five major categories—property, equity, debt, precious metals, and cash. Whatever the investment product, however complex it’s terminology and working, it is likely to fit into one or more of these categories. Equity shares, IPOs, equity funds, PMS are all equity.
Basics

Often, you have heard about words like ‘saving’ and ‘investment’. But did you know that savings and investment are two separate concepts? The words “Saving” and “Investing” are sometimes used interchangeably, but when it comes right down to it, we should be engaged in both, separately, to secure our better

Some of my recent tweets in the month of April 2018 “I think this is also a great time to invest in private equity, helping companies grow from the ground top.” ~Jim Rogers “By developing your discipline and courage, you can refuse to let other people’s mood swings govern your

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Interest earned above a certain limit attracts tax deduction on interest income, but many individuals are not sure how tax is treated or how their interest income is getting charged under tax. Fixed deposits, savings account, post office schemes, corporate bonds, corporate fixed deposits, recurring deposits earn income interest, which