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Have three-year horizon? Hold on to a corporate bond fund, say experts

Consider investing in target maturity funds and corporate FDs

Don't want volatility in debt portfolio? Stick to shorter-duration funds

If you have a three-five-year horizon, you may invest in corporate bond funds and banking and PSU funds.

Stick to shorter-term FDs to gain from rising-rate scenario: Experts

Avoid auto-renewal facility so you can select best tenure and slab rate

Why purchasing a house early in your career can limit your options

Changing city to pursue better career options, or taking a sabbatical for higher studies becomes difficult

Investors should maintain 10-15% allocation to gold, say analysts

While inflation and war will provide support, rising interest rates may act as dampener

Want to beat inflation? Hedge your portfolio with exposure to gold

Stock investors must avoid highly leveraged companies and those trading at steep valuations to beat inflation.

Get an accurate estimate of price before putting your house on the sale

Housing sales: Make it presentable, clear off dues, and have documents ready before you meet potential buyers

Green fixed deposits: For interest of the environmentally conscious

They're at par with normal fixed deposits but not all banks offer these

Early start, more equity can beat low interest rates, say analysts

Counter the cut in EPF rate with an asset-allocated retirement portfolio and using instruments like NPS

Renegotiate home loan terms after borrower's death, say analysts

If heir provides guarantees, lender may ease repayment schedule

Invest in ELSS funds if your portfolio is light on equities: Experts

Recent correction means a good chance to enter these tax-savers

Do you visit doctors frequently? Buy a health plan with OPD cover

Before you buy it, make sure the policy is not overly restrictive

Term is not enough, buy personal accident insurance cover too: Expert

These policies prove especially useful in case of a disability

Reduce regulatory risks by investing in ESG funds, say analysts

They are less likely to invite punitive action and hence can be rewarding, but lack track record

Don't invest just to save tax but to get closer to your financial goals too

Choose an equity, debt or hybrid instrument depending on investment horizon and asset allocation

With markets touching new highs, bet on quality and avoid penny stocks

In a bull market, many bad companies with dubious promoters and poor corporate governance standards also rally

Tips to curb revenge spending and avoid a debt trap this festive season

Planning your expenses and comparing offers is a good way to start; use your plastic wisely and don't buy every claim the manufacturer tries to sell you

Consumption funds: Go for a maximum 5-10% exposure, say experts

Steady economic revival holds the key

Bonds beckon as equity holdings get risky after rally, say experts

With interest rates expected to rise, it may be prudent to avoid long-term options, say experts

Looking to invest in a luxury property? Pin code is the key, say experts

Early entry in emerging destinations could fetch good returns, say experts