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Family Finance: Why Joshis have enough time to build sufficient corpus for all financial goals

Loknath Das

Early start to planning by Hyderabad-based Joshis will help them build sufficient corpus for all goals. Himanshu and Neha Joshi are IT professionals staying in Hyderabad with their four year-old child. They get a combined monthly salary of Rs 1.9 lakh and, after expenses and investment, are left with a surplus of Rs 10,108. They have already bought a house worth Rs 72 lakh, for which they are paying an EMI of Rs 45,000. They are also servicing a car loan of Rs 3.2 lakh with an EMI of Rs…

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Car Review: Last year for the high performance Cadillac ATS-V sedan

Loknath Das

WASHINGTON — Small luxury sedans are a tough sell these days, and the Cadillac ATS sedan is no different. So this year will be the last year for this fun-to-drive car. The ATS has a special version called the ATS-V, a sports car with four doors. What sets apart the V series ATS is a twin turbo V6 with 464 hp, and it really makes this small sedan fly. It might not sound as good an Alfa V6 but you can get into some serious trouble if you’re not careful….

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This Is the Hottest Travel Destination for Seniors Right Now

Loknath Das

Unencumbered by work and kids, many retirees are upping their travel game. An analysis by Priceline found that boomers book the longest average length of stay on their vacations, relative to other age groups, and spend significantly more on flights and hotels than younger travelers. “Baby boomers are active travelers,” says Kevin O’Leary, senior analyst at Priceline, via email. So where are seniors headed? To find out, MONEY teamed up with Priceline to get information on travelers aged 60 and over; the company analyzed millions of bookings across all age groups, spanning thousands of…

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Reactions Mixed on Trump’s Trade Assistance for Small Agriculture Businesses

Loknath Das

The result of the tariff war between the US and several countries around the world is having a real-world economic impact on farmers. The Trump administration is looking to alleviate this hardship with a $12 billion package of agricultural assistance as temporary relief. The response to this bailout has been mixed as farmers and lawmakers look to find a quick solution to the trade war. For his part, President Trump asked farmers for a little more patience during a speech at the Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention in Kansas…

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Rules for filing income taxes broadly same for NRIs and residents

Loknath Das

Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint I am based in Kenya and am selling a house in Hyderabad, which I had bought in 2007. How will long-term capital gains (LTCG) be taxed? —Sahil Gupta Sale of a capital asset such as a house results in capital gains. When a property has been held for more than 2 years, the gains are referred to as LTCG. Since you purchased this property in 2007, the gains shall be long term for you. The Income Tax Act has laid down the procedure for calculating long-term gains….

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Best Carry On Luggage for Business Travel

Loknath Das

If you travel for business, then a good carry on bag is a must. Currently, you’re allowed to carry bags measuring up to 9 inches deep, 14 inches wide and 22 inches high onto commercial flights with most U.S. airlines. Best Carry on Luggage for Business Travel There are plenty of different styles, brands and special features to choose from. So if you’re in the market for new carry on luggage for your business travels, here are some of the top options to choose from. AmazonBasics Hardside Spinner Luggage For…

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Volkswagen reveals new engine for upcoming compact SUV & Vento replacement

Loknath Das

Volkswagen India has announced that a new, turbocharged petrol engine would power its new crop of vehicles under the India 2.0 program. Volkswagen and Skoda are investing a Billion Euros (Rs. 7,900 crores) in India, for new product development that includes a compact SUV each under both brands, and also C-Segment sedans that will replace the Volkswagen Vento and the Skoda Rapid. The new engine will be a 1-litre, 3-cylinder unit, which Volkswagen and Skoda have deployed in a range of cars sold internationally. This motor is available in two…

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Microsoft Working on Dual-Display ‘Pocketable’ Surface Device for 2018 Release: Report

Loknath Das

HIGHLIGHTS Microsoft’s secret Surface device dubbed Andromeda might launch in 2018 The “pocketable Surface device” has appeared multiple times in patents Microsoft is reportedly experimenting with stylus input for Andromeda Details of Microsoft’s secret Surface device codenamed Andromeda that it reportedly plans to release in 2018, have been spotted in a leaked internal document, suggesting it may come with a dual-display design, the media said. The “pocketable Surface device” that has appeared multiple times in patents is something the company has quietly incubated internally. It will create a “new and disruptive” device category to influence the…

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JAC 10th result 2018: Check jac.nic.in, jharresults.nic.in for Jharkhand matric results today

Loknath Das

As many as 4,28,389 students appeared in the Jharkhand 10th Board Examinations 2018. Photo: HT New Delhi: The Jharkhand Academic Council has declared the JAC Class 10 result 2018 or Jharkhand matriculation examination 2018 result on Tuesday with an overall pass percentage of 59.48. The pass percentage for boys has been recorded at 61.79, while 57.29% girls have passed. Students will be able to check their results on the Jharkhand board’s official websites: jharresults.nic.in as well jac.jharkhand.gov.in and a host of other websites, including livehindustan.com. As many as 4,28,389 students appeared in…

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Visit this place in Argentina for the best combination of luxury and nature

Loknath Das

It was about 8 pm, and a cacophany of chirping birds and cicadas filled the inky darkness. If a large animal—a tapir, perhaps, or a jaguar—snapped branches or scampered through the bush, it would have been hard to hear it. My ears strained, my pulse quickened, as I surveyed the dense jungle ahead with a flashlight, waiting to spy a flash of green eyes… Not many visitors make it to this part of northeastern Argentina, despite its Urugua-í Provincial Park being just a 2.5-hour drive from Iguazu Falls, one of…

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