Author: Mani Karthik
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Liquidating Your US Assets Before Moving to India – NRIs Guide
When I decided to move back from the US in 2017, I had a spreadsheet with 23 line items. Twenty-three different things I either…
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USA vs India: What to Expect in Your Daily Life
Hey there! Mani here. Remember my first week back in India? I tried to order groceries online at 11 PM (like I used to…
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How Much Money Should I Save Before Moving Back to India
Hey there! Mani here. Remember when I was packing up my life in the US to head back to India? Trust me, the biggest…
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How to Send 1 Crore+ To India from Abroad
So, you’ve been saving up in the U.S., and now it’s time to send a significant amount – say, ₹3 crores – back to…
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Union Budget 2025: What NRIs Need to Know Before Moving Back to India
So, you’re thinking about moving back to India or investing here? The Union Budget 2025 just dropped some major updates that could impact your…
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Sending Money Abroad from India : Complete Guide
TLDR: Quick Guide to International Money Transfers from India Hey busy folks! Here’s what you absolutely need to know about sending money abroad from…
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New Tax Regime Slabs for NRIs: Complete Breakdown
A few weeks ago, Priya from our WhatsApp group sent me a panicked message at midnight. She’d just filed her Indian tax return and…
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Xoom vs Remitly: Which Is Better for Sending Money to India?
Hey there! Mani here. Let me break down everything about these two popular money transfer services in a way that makes perfect sense. This…
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Transaction Reference Number (TRN) for NRIs: Complete Guide
If you’ve ever sent money to India and wondered whether it actually reached, you’re not alone. That moment of doubt – “Did the transfer…
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Purpose Codes Decoded: NRI’s Guide for Money Transfers
If you’ve ever sent money to India or received it from abroad, you’ve probably seen a dropdown asking you to select a “Purpose Code.”…