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What is Rental Yield

Rental yield is a measure of the income generated from a rental property relative to its value and is one of the important measures in calculating the ROI from real estate investments.What is Rental YieldRental yield is a financial metric that evaluates the income generated from a rental property in relation to its market value. It provides investors with a clear understanding of the property's

Switching from Regular to Direct Funds - Tax Implications and Breakeven Point

Switching from 'Regular' to 'Direct' Mutual Funds can be painful in terms of paying taxes.Let's see how long it takes to break even the taxes when we make the bold move from regular to direct mutual funds.BackgroundInvesting in Regular mutual funds is like taking a wrong path towards a destination. The longer you keep walking, the more painful it is to come back to the right path of direct mutual

23 Timeless Lessons from the Netflix Series: 'Live to 100' - Secrets of the Blue Zones

In this enlightening show, author Dan Buettner embarks on a global journey to explore the lifestyles and habits of people living in unique communities known as the Blue Zones. This series tells you how people live to be more than 100 years across the world. What constitutes a long, happy, satisfied life... Read on...For those who have missed out reading some of our posts which captured

What is Smart Beta or Factor Investing?

Factor investing is an investment approach that involves designing a portfolio of stocks, based on a certain factor or set of factors. Also called as Smart Beta investing, let us see what it entails.Smart beta investing or Factor Investing has been gaining prominence in recent years, owing to its ability to help create a curated basket of stocks which is aligned to an investor’s personality.What

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 This is just our 4th attempt at publishing lessons from a documentary or a television movie or series. But learning is everywhere, and we must continue to evolve with changing times.If you or members of your family are trapped in the vicious social media trap, this is a must watch movie, especially for Millennials, Gen Z and of course Gen Alpha.For those who have missed out reading some of

8 Timely Lessons from the Movie 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan'

 This is just our 4th attempt at publishing lessons from a documentary or a television movie or series. But learning is everywhere, and we must continue to evolve with changing times.If you or members of your family are trapped in the vicious social media trap, this is a must watch movie, especially for Millennials, Gen Z and of course Gen Alpha.For those who have missed out reading some of

13 Dynamic Lessons from Scott & Davenport's Book 'Declutter Your Mind'

  Do you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts? Are you struggling with anxiety about your daily tasks?Read on...The truth is that we all experience the occasional negative thoughts. But if you always feel overwhelmed, then you need to closely examine how these thoughts are negatively impacting your lifestyle. The solution is to practice specific mindfulness techniques that create more

9 Checkpoints before you bequeath your assets

Leaving an inheritance may be a subjective, emotional and a very private decision for every family, but if you are already considering it, make sure you go through the below checklist before going ahead.If the kids grow up to be discerning adults, they will earn a good living on their own, and if they turn out to be worthless, they will fritter away your hard-earned money. Despite the

Delisting of Shares

Many times, we hear about companies wanting to get listed on the stock exchanges. The reverse of this can also happen and it is termed as delisting. Let us understand what is delisting of shares and what are its consequence for an investor.The equity shares of Sintex Industries Limited (SINTEX) were delisted and were not available for trading w.e.f 22nd March 2022. The entire share capital of

How are NRIs taxed in India

Who is a non-resident Indian (NRI), what tax exemptions they can / cannot claim, where can they invest / not invest, when do they file taxes... anything that you wanted to know about NRIs and their taxes...To know if you, as an NRI, are supposed to pay tax in India, the first step is to determine your residency status for taxation purposes in the previous year, and whether your income