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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.
To e-file your income tax return, you will have you register on the Income Tax Department's online tax filing site.
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.
There are plenty of opportunities available online that let you work from home. Here are a few options you can consider.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To calculate the Employees' Provident Fund interest, one must first calculate his contribution and his employer's contribution to the fund.
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.
They are the best tax savers because of their transparency, high liquidity, low charges and potential for high returns.
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News Digest: Elderly face trouble due to UID: BJP MP

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Saturday, December 30, 2017
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Elderly face trouble due to UID: BJP MP

Congress MLA slaps cop, gets one back in return
Congress MLA from Dalhousie and All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary Asha Kumari on Friday courted a controversy after she slapped a woman constable outside the party office in Shimla. Not ready to hold back, the constable slapped her back and this was caught on camera by bystanders.

Both ADMK, DMK oppose legislation
Further, during these four intervening months, the Centre could have consulted various Muslim bodies before presenting the bill in its present form, he said.

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Bitcoins like Ponzi schemes: Govt
The government on Friday cautioned people against the risk of virtual currencies, saying they are not legal tender and do not have any regulatory permission or protection in India.

Markets rise; set for best year since 2014
Equities have been on a record-setting run through the year on optimism that the government would continue its reform agenda after winning elections in the western state of Gujarat.

Arun Jaitley chairs pre-Budget FSDC meet
The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) is a high-powered body, whose members include RBI Governor Urjit Patel, Sebi Chairman Ajay Tyagi, IRDAI Chief T S Vijayan, PFRDA Chairman Hemant Contractor and IBBI Chairman M S Sahoo. Besides, top Finance Ministry officials attended the meeting.

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Beijing may be starting to win its battle against smog
Beijing may have turned a corner in its battle against the city's notorious smog, according to Reuters calculations, and environmental consultants say the Chinese government deserves much of the credit for introducing tough anti-pollution measures.

Albania losing its eagle to rampant poaching
On the side of a national motorway, just 30 kilometres (18 miles) north of the capital Tirana, a vendor offers motorists a common buzzard for an average price of 7,000-10,000 leks (55-85 euros, $65-100). The buzzard is a protected species just like the golden eagle.

Bali declares 'garbage emergency' amid sea of waste
The problem has grown so bad that officials in Bali last month declared a "garbage emergency" across a six-kilometre (3.7-mile) stretch of coast that included popular beaches Jimbaran, Kuta and Seminyak.

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Authorities say 2 dead including gunman at California office
Two people including a gunman were killed Friday and another was injured in a shooting at a Southern California law office that authorities called workplace violence.

Trump demands visa changes as part of immigration fix
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not consider reinstating an immigration program that protected young people from deportation without a commitment from Democrats to help build a wall on the border with Mexico and end certain immigration programs.

9 jailed in Vietnam for 'attempt to overthrow state'
A Vietnamese court has jailed nine people for "attempting to overthrow the state", official media reported Friday, the latest heavy sentence doled out in a harsh crackdown this year against activists in the one-party state.

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Malaika Arora parties with Arbaaz Khan

Krishna Shroff dares to bare all in risque photo series
Krishna Shroff, the sister of Bollywood hunk Tiger Shroff, has found herself making headlines once again for her risqué photoshoot.

Jab Ranbir, Katrina met at Virushka's reception
Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma came into the party one after the other and even in the party they were surrounded by their own coterie.

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Russian space experts regain control of 1st Angola satellite
The Russian-built satellite successfully entered a designated orbit after Tuesday's launch from the Baikonur pad in Kazakhstan, but experts couldn't immediately establish contact.

International Space Station team to experience New Year's eve 16 times
Six astronauts boarding the International Space Station (ISS) will experience New Year's eve 16 times as they orbit the Earth once every 90 minutes (16 sunrise and sunsets 402 kilometers above Earth), said the US space agency, NASA in a blog post.

New ally against tuberculosis infection found
The substance is effective even in low concentrations and when combined with known antibiotics its effectiveness is improved by up to 100-fold, said researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany and Harvard University in the US.

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Wrestlemania at CWG trials; Sushil, Rana supporters clash
The opening day of the Commonwealth Games trials, attended by, among others, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brijbhushan Singh Sharan, ended on a stormy note at the KD Jadhav Stadium on Friday.

Chahal, Bumrah, Dhoni headline T20I XI of 2017
From the six-hitting Evin Lewis via the consistent Babar Azam to a record-setting Yuzvendra Chahal, here are the top T20I players of the year.

Medal prospects will not face funding hurdles, says Rathore
"There is a selection committee in every sport which is tasked to select the medal prospects. Those who are real medal prospects will get all the support. Funding won't be a problem for them," Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said.

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Apple battery controversy: This is what Samsung, LG, Motorola and HTC have to say to their users
Four major handset manufacturers -- HTC, Motorola, LG and Samsung have come forward with their official statements on the matter.

5 phones got price cut up to Rs 11,000 this week

WhatsApp mistakenly leaks an upcoming feature
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has rolled out some new features in the past few days. There have been some rumours that the company is testing ‘Reply Privately’ feature for some time. Now it seems that they mistakenly rolled out the new feature in a beta update.

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HRD Ministry-appointed panel to submit draft National Education Policy by March 2018
The HRD Ministry-appointed panel tasked with drafting a new National Education Policy will submit its report in March next year, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Friday.

1,200 offers at the end of phase-I placement at IIT Kharagpur
The placement session 2017-18 at IIT-Kharagpur reached a remarkable milestone with offers made to 1,200 students of the institute at the end of its phase-I. This session started with 2,054 students enrolled for the placement process, which was the maximum at any individual IIT.

Board exams: Date sheet in Ist week of Jan, confirms CBSE
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the date sheets for the Class 10 and 12 board exams in the first week of January, controller exams, CBSE K K Choudhary told TOI. The date sheets can be accessed from the CBSE website — cbse.nic.in.

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'Serious loopholes in triple talaq bill, Muslims will not accept it'

Small and lightweight, KalamSat draws curious crowds at IIT Techfest in Powai

Policemen trying to shut down loud music thrashed

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Delhi school bus conductor held for sexually assaulting 6-year-old
A 21-year-old man working as a bus conductor in a private school was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in a school bus in south Delhi's Vasant Vihar.

Only 400 of 5,000 Delhi eateries have got fire safety permit
​Fire officers say restaurateurs get away with gross violations. Eateries with a seating capacity of less than 50 do not require fire clearance. Restaurant owners certify themselves under this norm, but routinely set up additional temporary seats.

As bandwagon rolled, space for protests shrunk but Delhi safer

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Police take tough steps for safer New Year's Eve

Will be happy to ruin your NYE celebrations: Cops to drunk drivers

We are being kept in the dark over major projects, corporators say

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Differently-abled in state to get 1 lakh for marriage
1 lakh.The enhancement will come into effect from January 1, 2018.The incentive will be given to marriage between two differently-abled persons or a normal person marrying a differently-abled person.

Self-styled sharia body in divorce row, plea in High court
In his petition, Sami Mohammad made principal secretary (home), Hyderabad commissioner, assistant commissioner of police (Asif Nagar), sharia council Sada-e-Haq and his wife as respondents.

Panel for 10% hike in private schools' fee
Parents Cry Foul, Panel Proposals Draw Criticism

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Secret of the unicorn still hidden from TN startups

TTV sworn in, issues ultimatum to AIADMK government
Flush with the RK Nagar assembly byelection victory, T T V Dhinakaran, who was sworn in MLA on Friday, served an ultimatum to the AIADMK government: Facilitate merger of his group or face the consequence.

'Zero budget farming could meet country's 2050 food requirement'

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Loan recovery: Court imposes Rs 1L fine on GIIC

City tunes up for New Year tradition

Oil PSUs contribute Rs 180cr for Statue of Unity

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Fire breaks out at Magh Mela

Cold condition makes Allahabad shiver

Allahabad University team finds cure to skin ailment, gets patent
Treatment for Pityriasis versicolor

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Multi-storied parking to come up at Nandankanan

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation announces parking relaxation for city residents

CJI suggests installation of ACs in court rooms

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MP push towards solar energy: Addition of 2000 MW in next 3 years

Fizzy beer gains traction with guzzlers

Govt yet to begin completion certificate probe

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Hospital, kin fight over Aadhaar card, Kargil martyr's widow dies

Low MSP, shrinking landholdings lead to mounting debt: Farmers' bodies

Objectionable video: Police registers complaint against CKD president Chadha

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