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Best personal finance stories of 2017

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Best personal finance stories of 2017

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	8 dilemmas about buying mutual funds resolved ET Wealth addresses the most common dilemmas faced by mutual fund investors and guides you towards making the right choice.


	The crucial 7 years: Financial mistakes you should avoid Much like the proverbial 7-year span leading to marital woes, here are the crucial periods when poor financial decisions can cause monetary problems.


	How to choose the best health insurance policy A health insurance floater policy of Rs 5 lakh is sufficient in most parts of the country but it may not be adequate if you live in a metro.


	How to structure your salary to save tax Pay attention to your pay structure to get more in hand and pay less taxes.


	Here's a guide to home loans: how to calculate cost, apply, switch and pre-close Before you start the home loan process, determine your total eligibility, which will mainly depend on your repaying capacity.


	Take the right financial decisions in your 50s to prepare for retirement You should ideally start saving for retirement as soon as you start earning. But many people get serious about it only when they reach their 50s.


	Received Form 16? What figures to check and where An employee can verify from time to time, the TDS (which has been deducted by the employer) in Form 26AS from the TRACES website.


	Ten rules you must follow while filing income tax returns There have been several changes in the tax filing rules. Here are 10 commandments for those who will be filing their returns in the coming weeks.


	6 ways to verify your income tax return As per the existing tax laws, a return filed by the taxpayer is not valid until it is verified as filed by the concerned assessee.


	Here's how an employee can keep track of his EPS amount Most employees either ignore the EPS or are unaware of its working. Read on to find out how it works and how to keep track of your amount.


	SBI changes IFSC codes of 1,300 branches. Here's help to find out your branch's code Use this handy tool to find out the IFSC code of your SBI bank branch.


	Financial tasks that you need to do right away From July 1, it will be mandatory to link your Aadhaar card to your bank account, PAN and mobile number. Here are some financial tasks that you need to do now.


	How to transfer EPF online A not-so-good hike may prompt you to look for greener pastures elsewhere. When you move to another company, you'll need to transfer your EPF as well.


	Top 10 mutual fund managers who created the most wealth for investors ET Wealth teamed up with Morningstar India to bring you its comprehensive annual study of the best equity fund managers based on their 5-year performance.


	Made a mistake in your tax return? Here's how to correct it You must file your tax return with utmost care to avoid any errors or omissions. But if a mistake does creep in, you still have an opportunity to rectify it.


Six steps to e-filing your income tax return To e-file your income tax return, you will have you register on the Income Tax Department's online tax filing site.


10 smart money moves to improve your finances in 2017 ET Wealth has identified 10 money moves that can benefit investors in 2017. These are not investment tips, but steps that will help you optimise the returns.


Nine online jobs that you can do from home There are plenty of opportunities available online that let you work from home. Here are a few options you can consider.


Here's what will happen if you miss income tax return filing deadline The big question right now is what happens if you still miss filing your tax returns before August 5 midnight. Here's what you should know.


Why real estate is not a good investment right now Property prices in most cities have risen at a slow pace in the past 3 years. The large number of unsold units and long selling time only add to problem.


9 financial tasks to do when a parent dies Final goodbye to a parent is a hard thing. Yet, it is critical to take a financial reality check and you, as progeny, are the best suited to do it.


7 stocks mutual funds are bullish on: Are you invested in any? While a potential earnings uptick could spur further gains, a large part of revival is already discounted into stock prices, which can limit upside in the medium term.


How to calculate Employees Provident Fund balance and interest To calculate the Employees' Provident Fund interest, one must first calculate his contribution and his employer's contribution to the fund.


You can still get benefit under PMAY even if your parents own a home Here we break down important details like who all can apply, how much the subsidy in rupee terms is and how the subsidy impacts the loan amount.


Here are the best 5 mutual funds for tax saving They are the best tax savers because of their transparency, high liquidity, low charges and potential for high returns.

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