Category: Personal Finance
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Abound Remittance Review: What’s the Catch? (2026)
“Mani, someone in the group shared that Abound is giving 92 rupees per dollar. That’s better than even the mid-market rate. Is this real?…
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Money Transfer to India for Returning NRIs: Complete Guide (2026)
A couple in our Dallas WhatsApp group was planning their return to India last year. They had $280,000 in savings across checking, savings, and…
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DTAA for NRIs: How to Stop Paying Tax Twice on the Same Income
A few years ago, a member in our WhatsApp community posted a message that stopped me in my tracks. “Mani, I just realized I…
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How to Invest in US Stocks from India
“I had a $200K portfolio in the US. Now I’m back in India. Do I sell everything? Can I still buy Apple and Tesla…
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US NRI Tax Filing Guide: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
Every January, the same message pops up in our WhatsApp groups. “Hey Mani, do I need to file taxes in both the US and…
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How TDS Works for US NRIs in India (And How to Get a Refund)
My first TDS shock came in 2010. I had an NRO fixed deposit in India. Matured after a year. I expected the full amount…
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Capital Gains Tax for US NRIs Selling Property in India
I sold my Bangalore flat in 2019. The buyer was ready. The price was agreed. Papers were signed. Then my CA called. “Mani, the…
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Tax on Rental Income in India for US NRIs
My flat in Kochi sat empty for three months after I moved to California. My mom finally said, “Why not rent it out? At…
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How US NRIs Should Report Indian Income on IRS Tax Returns (2026)
A member in our Texas WhatsApp group messaged me last April in a panic. “Mani, I just got a letter from the IRS. They’re…
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DTAA Explained for US NRIs: How to Avoid Double Taxation Legally
I still remember the panic. It was 2016. I was sitting in my apartment in California, calculator in hand, trying to figure out my…