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Block cards, call 1930: What to do if you lost money in digital scam

Acting immediately and securing your accounts are effective ways to limit losses

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Voice cloning, phishing, impersonation: How to spot personal finance scams

Don't respond to phone messages from unknown numbers, even if they appear to be from your bank

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Check deviations, audit tax leakage to rebalance your investment portfolio

Tip: Ensure your growth fund hasn't quietly changed its strategy to something even riskier

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Wrong form, undisclosed income: Tax-filing mistakes that delay refunds

Refunds are typically processed within 4-5 weeks but delays can occur due to scrutiny, high filing volumes.

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Block cards, call 1930: Steps to take after suffering financial fraud

Text messages that demand you transfer money quickly or links with slightly misspelt URLs are signs of scam

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Insurance, credit line: How to be financially set for medical emergencies

A contingency fund ensures that sudden healthcare expenses do not derail long-term financial stability

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Save first, spend later: Steps to meet your long-term financial goals

Check your progress every three to six months to ensure your savings and spending are on track

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How to choose between guaranteed returns and growth-focused investments

Using a growth asset for a short-term need risks a forced sale at a loss and investing in a guaranteed asset for a 20-year goal risks loss of purchasing power

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Form 16, PAN, rent agreement: Documents you need for filing tax return

Form 16 captures your salaried income but you must also cite bank interest, capital gains or freelance earnings

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How to correct mistakes in your tax return after submission, refund even

No penalty is levied for revising a return, provided the original return was filed on time

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