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Received an income tax notice? Verify authenticity before responding to protect against scams

Taxpayers should always verify an Income Tax notice before responding. Using the PAN or Document Identification Number (DIN) on the official e-filing portal helps identify genuine notices, avoid scams, protect personal information and ensure timely compliance. from mint - money

The NRI guilt trap: why high salaries abroad don't always create wealth

Many NRIs earn in dollars but struggle to build wealth as family obligations, emotional guilt and social expectations drain savings and delay financial independence. from mint - money

The coaching race is costing parents lakhs. Here's how to plan

Parents are spending ₹2-4 lakh on coaching before college admissions. With education inflation at 10-12%, experts warn against dipping into retirement savings or taking on debt. from mint - money

National Student Laptop Scheme 2026 is fake: PIB Fact Check reiterates warning against viral WhatsApp message

PIB Fact Check has again debunked a viral WhatsApp message, first flagged in January, claiming the Government is accepting applications for free laptops under the ‘National Student Laptop Scheme 2026’. It reiterated that no such scheme exists. from mint - money

Monsoon Home Insurance: Focus on fine print, cheap premiums could cost you dearly

There are many exclusions in your home insurance policy, and the policyholder must carefully review them to avoid being caught off guard at the worst possible moment. from mint - money

IT Department launches Foreign Assets Information report: Here's what it shows and how taxpayers can download it

The Income Tax Department has introduced a Foreign Assets Information (FAI) report on its Compliance Portal. Taxpayers can securely download their foreign asset information in a password-protected PDF, review the reported details, and submit feedback if they identify any discrepancies. from mint - money