Reader’s Corner

Reader's corner: How to invest in an insurance plan and avoid mis-selling

Check for discrepancies in the policy information provided-premium amount, policy term, premium payment term, the sum assured, applicable charges (if any), and other benefits under the policy

Updated On: 13 Feb 2020 | 12:32 AM IST

Reader's Corner: How and when to start investing in international market?

Keep in mind your age and asset allocation mix as you grow older

Updated On: 06 Feb 2020 | 12:48 AM IST

Reader's corner: Will divorce affect health cover bought in spouse's name?

The insurance company can be requested to endorse the policy for change in 'proposer or payer' name by writing an email or letter

Updated On: 18 Jul 2019 | 2:49 AM IST

Using a service provider to file returns: Expert answers taxation questions

Below are some of the checks you should run before clicking on the 'file' button

Updated On: 03 Jul 2019 | 11:19 PM IST

From schemes to taxation: Expert answers to your mutual fund queries

Your CAN will help generate a consolidated account statement for all your investments in a single-view format

Updated On: 27 Jun 2019 | 1:30 AM IST

Reader's Corner: How to plan savings for retirement a decade before it?

You should shift your portfolio entirely to fixed-income instruments

Updated On: 06 Jun 2019 | 2:10 AM IST

Reader's corner: Is Mutual Fund a better long-term investment for a child?

You must consider a systematic investment plan in an equity mutual fund

Updated On: 09 May 2019 | 12:28 AM IST

Reader's corner: Can you invest over Rs 150,000 in PPF in a financial year?

The amount deposited qualifies for deduction under Section 80C, within the overall limit of Rs 1.5 lakh

Updated On: 07 Mar 2019 | 12:59 AM IST

Reader's corner: How you can move equity from MFs to a debt fund

The builder admitted the sale and allotment of the flat but contested the case on other grounds

Updated On: 13 Dec 2018 | 12:39 AM IST

Readers' Corner: Life Insurance

If a borrower gets a life-threatening disease, the payout from the add-ons helps in the treatment

Updated On: 04 Jul 2018 | 11:17 PM IST

Reader's corner: Mutual Fund

How does the change in mutual fund benchmark to the total return index will impact investors?

Updated On: 08 Mar 2018 | 1:02 AM IST

Reader's corner: Taxation

What can be the consequences of being irregular with filing?

Updated On: 28 Feb 2018 | 9:43 PM IST