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7 Ways to Prevent Text Neck

Our head is heavier at an angle than it is at a neutral position. That means our increasing usage of smartphones for reading, texting, etc is putting undue pressure on our spine

3 min  |

September 2016
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

How To Take Your Networking To Next Level

Networking is one of the best ways to use your time

4 min  |

September 2016
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

5 Fun Ways To Save Money

There are several simple ways to reduce spending and rack up more cash. Sukanta Kundu lists some interesting ones.

4 min  |

September 2016
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

Ask The Finapolis

Col. Sanjeev Govila (retd) of Hum Fauji Investments answers readers’ queries on investments, taxation and personal finance. Do you have a question you want answered? Email your question to feedback@thefinapolis.com

9 min  |

June 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

Input Tax Credit To Benefit End-customer

Looking at the scale of India, it is reasonable to expect 3-5 years for the system to stabilize

4 min  |

June 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

Will GST Really Spike Up Your Bills?

As goods and service providers can claim input tax credit, your net tax bill will reduce say experts

4 min  |

June 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

The Bull Run Is Here To Stay

Karvy Finapolis’ event —“Is this the mother of all bull runs?” — evoked a thunderous response from investing public recently in Hyderabad.

4 min  |

June 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

Adhil Shetty's Column

Time to close that FD; here are better options

4 min  |

June 2017
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The Finapolis

The 17 Mistakes To Avoid While Investing In 2017

Keep these points in mind to rake in the moolah from the markets this year.

6 min  |

February 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

FM Needs To Find His Focus

The finance minister needs to reboot an economy stalled by demonetisation when he delivers the combined Union and Railway Budget.

4 min  |

February 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

Satapathy's Stories

Reaction, response and lessons from animals.

3 min  |

February 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

The India We Ignore

Palagummi Sainath’s classic should be mandatory reading.

3 min  |

February 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

Suspected Infirmities In Jay Shah's Firm Raise Doubts Over Probity

While neither the case involved government contracts or projects, it has removed the sheen of morality and “unimpeachable integrity” Prime Minister Modi has sought and claimed.

4 min  |

November 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

The Traveler's Financial Tools

It is possible to borrow to fund your dream vacation. Many banks and NBFCs offer travel loans which are essentially a variant of the personal loan

6 min  |

November 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

A Reverse EMI Makes Travel More Pleasurable

The right way to enjoy your vacation is to plan it well in advance and save regularly for it, as there is no point in taking a holiday which results in financial stress at a later stage

5 min  |

November 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

The Shanbhag Column

Sec. 54F: A ruling with far reaching consequences

4 min  |

November 2017
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The Finapolis

Unknown Lyrical Side Of Trump

Trump is a remarkable poet. This book aims to redress this oversight on the part of the literary world, and showcase his finest words in a previously unknown form.

3 min  |

November 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

How I Messed Up My (Financial) Life

A graphic account of a typical Indian male who began his career at 19 in the late 1980s and is now at crossroads.

7 min  |

August 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

News Maker

The Jio Phone and the disruptions it will begin.

3 min  |

August 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

The Panchsheel Of Personal Finance

Once you are in a position to save, accumulate wealth through long and steady savings.

4 min  |

August 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

Age Needn't Make You Wary Of Investments

You need to be aware of your investment options and how you can break down your goal into smaller, achievable steps.

7 min  |

August 2017

The Finapolis

Planning Your Taxes Can Unlock Hidden Wealth

Does your tax-saving plan start in December and end with last-minute investments? You could be losing out on higher deductions and better returns

4 min  |

November 2016
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

Why India Can't Boycott Chinese Goods!

Indian politicians are leading a campaign to boycott Chinese goods.

3 min  |

November 2016
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

Why A 'Plan B' Approach Can Backfire

Always take backup. We hear it all the time. In everyday life, it translates to something like, “It pays to have a Plan B” or allusions to the Robert Burns poem about “the best laid plans” often going awry.

3 min  |

November 2016
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

The Many Cheques & Balances

The moment you walk into a bank, know that the charge meter has been turned on

6 min  |

July 2017
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The Finapolis

'Banks Have The Right To Levy Service Charges'

With the recent revision in banking service charges by a host of banks, including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, we put some questions to The Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) on how customers are impacted by the host of service charges. Anand Aras, CEO, BCSBI, elaborates to S Vijaykrishnan.

2 min  |

July 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

Satapathy's Stories

Similarities between Mr. Pencil and Mr. Investing

1 min  |

July 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

Ouch... Debited

Here’s a peep into the pitfalls behind that swipe of your debit card

4 min  |

July 2017
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The Finapolis

GST Will Have Initial Hurdles: Jaitley

While admitting that the Goods & Services Tax (GST) will create some hurdles initially Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (pictured) on June 27 said that the new unified tax law will check tax evasion and inflation in the long term.

1 min  |

July 2017
The Finapolis

The Finapolis

A Home That Lets You Work as Well

The work from home culture has been steadily gaining popularity across the globe, and several corporates have already adopted the same as core offerings.

3 min  |

September 2016