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Storytelling as a career tactic

If you are keen to master the skill of effective communication, Sandeep Das's book offers expert tips for a quantum leap in your abilities

Limit exposure to pharma and healthcare funds to 5% of equity portfolio

Improving US generic market outlook is driving the current rebound, but brace for periodic drawdowns

Rush for cover: For claiming insurance on flood-damaged home, act on time

Do not start a flooded car as it could cause further damage that may not be covered by your motor policy

Avoid going overweight on equities, especially hot themes and sectors

Also refrain from exiting the market in the hope of re-entering at a lower valuation

Why balanced advantage funds are back in the reckoning with investors

People moving from fixed-income should use them as a stepping stone into the equity markets

Onus on taxpayers to make correct declaration about LRS remittances

TCS on LRS will also apply to remote education and medical consultancy

Reimagining value investing for the tech era

In his book, author and fund manager Adam Seessel makes a strong case for embracing the transformative power of technology stocks in order to stay ahead in the market

Want immediate insurance coverage for diabetes? Apply for a customised plan

Though costlier, they offer coverage for both type I and II diabetes, and to those with high levels of HbA1C

Tech use, reviews, rating: What to look for when picking a stockbroker

List your requirements and shun firms with a high number of complaints against them

Sun Life Asia Service Centres rebrands itself as Sun Life Global Solutions

The GCC plans to increase headcount by about 700 this year in India

Prioritise retirement security, withdraw from NPS only in emergency

Since access to NPS corpus is restricted, build emergency fund, diversify into equity and debt MFs

Course, institute determine lender's willingness to offer an education loan

A co-borrower with a good credit score and adequate collateral can expedite approval

Multi-asset funds: Diversified portfolio ensures smoother experience

Exposure to too many of these funds can make it difficult to control asset allocation or have a unified strategy

What to do when skill and energy wane

When professional and physical decline set in, what does one do?

Opportune time to diversify internationally as US benchmarks recover

Enter for the long haul as the US economy and market could witness turbulence in the months ahead

High expense ratio erodes mutual funds' net return, so monitor cost

If your distributor suggests moving from a low- to a high-cost fund, question the rationale of the move

Rs 2,000 note withdrawal: Do not panic, you're not back in November 2016

Those with accounted cash shouldn't worry; but be aware of SFT reporting thresholds, limits on cash transactions, and PAN requirement

Fractional ownership platforms make commercial real estate accessible

Until they come under Sebi's MSM REIT framework, retail investors must rely on their own due diligence when investing through them

Overseas debit, credit card payments up to Rs 7 lakh a yr out of LRS: Govt

These transactions will not attract tax collected at source

Business trips to be exempted from LRS changes, says finance ministry

Clarification on travel, education and medical treatment expenses to be issued later