Eat Your Way To Lower Taxes


wealthymattersEat , we all must. And done well, it  can be a small pleasure we indulge in 5-6 times a day, everyday  of our lives. And if we can reduce our tax-outgo , even as we indulge ourselves, we have more reason to be happy.

For the self-employed, there is the famous option of accounting for meals as business expenses and saving tax-outgo. And for the employed, there is the option of meal vouchers to save tax. Read more of this post

Zero-Hassle , Time & Cost-Efficient – Express Painting.


wealthymattersMy dad might believe that none other than his friend can do the best job of painting a house, “He has the contract to do the NCPA Apartments etc. etc. etc. All storied properties in Mumbai !!!!”.

Me? I beg to differ…..and this is a professional opinion. The man can handle my dad’s ego ,and he is a good salesman, but he is not really that particularly knowledgeable , nor has he really bothered to keep himself updated on modern building technology …….. And no, his way is not the best value for money or other resources such as time, mind-space or simply human energy. Read more of this post

Questions To Ask Before Buying Car Insurance In India


wealthymattersWhenever you are buying a car insurance, more often than not, there isn’t much thought given as compared to any other services or product you buy.  It’s typically a no-questions-asked affair. But that’s not a right thing to do. It is of utmost importance that you get the right car insurance cover so that you don’t land yourself in trouble in the event of an accident.

There are insurance agents that can help you find the best car insurance coverage. However, there can be some agents that may mislead you into buying an under-par insurance cover. Nowadays, there are a lot of car insurance companies to choose from.  These companies offer a range of covers with varying premiums.  Thus you need to have the right knowledge before choosing a car insurance cover. But you may not have the time to research online for learning about car insurance. No worries, you can just ask the following questions in no particular order to help you choose the right policy –  Read more of this post

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