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Infographic summarizing Dearness Allowance (DA) meaning, purpose, and inflation protection in India.

What is Dearness Allowance (DA)? Calculation, Taxability & Benefits Explained

Your Salary is “Alive” Most private sector salaries are static—you negotiate a number, and it stays there until your next appraisal. But if you work […]

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Your Freedom Number Roadmap
Your Freedom Number Roadmap

How to Calculate Your ‘Freedom Number’: A Step-by-Step FIRE (Retirement) Guide for Indians

December 30, 2025December 31, 2025 PiyushK No comments

FIRE Retirement Planning: The Math Behind Escaping the 9-to-5 While Inflation Remains Tame Here’s a paradox that few investors notice: right now, in December 2025, […]

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  • Retirement (FIRE)
Infographic illustrating the four stages of a home loan: Eligibility Check, Documentation, Application & Approval, and Disbursement & Possession, surrounding a central house icon. It also highlights benefits like PMAY Scheme, Tax Benefits, and competitive interest rates.
A step-by-step guide to the home loan process for first-time buyers from eligibility check to disbursement

Home Loans for First-Time Buyers – Complete Guide with Current Rates

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 PiyushK No comments

The Best Time to Buy a Home Is Happening Right Now Consider this: On December 5, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India cut the policy […]

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  • Buying a Home
Overview of the New Tax Regime
Overview of the New Tax Regime

Income Tax Act 2026 – Complete Guide for Indian Taxpayers

December 30, 2025January 8, 2026 PiyushK No comments

A Once-in-60-Years Shift in India’s Tax System Imagine receiving a letter that fundamentally changes how your government taxes you—but instead of fear, you feel relief. […]

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  • Tax Planning
Labor Law
Labor Law

The Impact of India’s New Labor Laws 2026

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 PiyushK No comments

It is December 30, 2025. If you haven’t checked your HR portal recently, you might want to log in. The “4 Labor Codes”—a massive policy […]

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  • Personal Finance
Personal Budget 2026
Personal Budget 2026

How to Make a Budget for Beginners: A 30-Minute Guide

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 PiyushK No comments

The Silent Erosion of Your Salary Let’s be brutally honest about your money. Most young Indian earners aren’t broke because they don’t earn enough; they […]

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  • Personal Finance
Credit Score

New Credit Score updates you should know about in 2026

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 PiyushK 1 comment

The most dangerous phrase in personal finance is “business as usual.” While retail inflation in India hovers around 6.21% (based on October 2024 data from […]

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  • Banking & Cards
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The cost of missing advance tax deadlines: On-time vs. late payment comparison
The cost of missing advance tax deadlines: On-time vs. late payment comparison

Advance Tax Payment 2026: When to Pay, How to Calculate, Complete Guide

December 27, 2025December 28, 2025 PiyushK 3 comments

The ₹10,000 Threshold That Costs You Monthly Every quarter, millions of Indians face a deceptively simple question: “Do I owe advance tax?” The answer hinges […]

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  • Tax Planning
3 Aadhaar-PAN status outcomes in 30 seconds: Check your linking status instantly
3 Aadhaar-PAN status outcomes in 30 seconds: Check your linking status instantly

How to Check Aadhaar-PAN Linking Status in 30 Seconds

December 27, 2025December 28, 2025 PiyushK 1 comment

The 30-Second Check That Could Save You ₹10,000 Worried your Aadhaar-PAN link failed? Wondering if you need to take action before the December 31, 2025 […]

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  • Tax Planning
Link by Dec 31 vs. Miss deadline: Consequences comparison visual
Link by Dec 31 vs. Miss deadline: Consequences comparison visual

How To Link PAN & Aadhaar Before Jan 1, 2026 (Step-by-Step)

December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 PiyushK 1 comment

Four Days Until Your Financial Life Changes On January 1, 2026—just four days from now—something potentially seismic happens to Indian taxpayers who haven’t linked their […]

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  • Tax Planning
Comprehensive infographic guide to car insurance in India 2026
Comprehensive infographic guide to car insurance in India 2026

How to Choose Insurance for New & Used Cars in India

December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 PiyushK No comments

The Silent Cost Most Indian Car Owners Ignore Every single day, approximately 15 vehicles are stolen in India—that’s one every 96 minutes. Meanwhile, car accidents […]

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  • Insurance Decoded

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  • January 20, 2026 8th Pay Commission 2026 Latest Update: 54% Pay Hike and New Fitment Formula
  • January 20, 2026 8th Pay Commission Implementation Date – Status, Salary Hike & Arrears (Jan 2026 Update)
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