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Strong rebound in BFSI funds makes a good case for taking an exposure

Since these funds can be volatile, limit your exposure to 5 per cent

Consider festive offers that lower your cost of house acquisition

Don't let freebies blind you to key considerations like location, infrastructure, and the developer's record

Applying for a digital loan? Stick to loan apps on RBI's white list

The name of the bank or NBFC on whose behalf the app lends should be mentioned on the former's website

Bet on multi-cap funds for disciplined exposure across market caps

However, the minimum 25% exposure to each of the three market caps also makes them volatile

Term plan works better for covering home loan liability, say experts

Home loan protection plan may only cover accidental death, which could leave the borrower's nominees exposed

Small-cap funds can be rewarding for those who can stomach volatility

Limit investments in this space to 10-15% of your corpus, though; pay attention to fund size

Mutual funds: Limiting inflows enables fund manager to stick to quality

Massive inflows, especially in red hot markets, forces them to buy at high valuations, compromise on quality

Rising interest rate trend has made liquid funds attractive: Experts

Investors entering the market now can expect above 5% return at low risk, better than parking money into a savings bank account

Track celebrity investors, but invest only after your research: Experts

Price at which you enter these stocks will differ, altering their risk-return profile

After rate hike, ask your lender to increase home loan EMI, not tenure

A 50-bps hike on a Rs 50 lakh loan of 20-year tenure would increase the EMI by Rs 1,545

Utilise price corrections to buy gold; this safe haven's here to stay

If the Fed turns less aggressive, the yellow metal could stage a comeback

Invest in NFOs only if it helps in diversifying your portfolio: Experts

Stick to proven fund houses with at least a 5-year track record and see how they performed over market phases

Want a lower motor insurance premium? Watch how (often) you drive

Floater policies will be cost-effective, provide convenience of renewal at one go for multiple vehicles

Returns on small savings remain attractive despite no rate reviews

Investors who want to avoid their long lock-in can choose from a host of other high credit quality options

Bundled products convenient, but may fall short of promise: Experts

See the fine print to know the duration or extent of the benefits

Market correction is a good opportunity to pick up quality stocks

It is difficult to purchase such stocks during bull runs when their valuations turn exorbitant

Don't retreat to home turf due to US market correction, experts advise

Benefits like low correlation, currency hedge, and access to unique businesses remain intact

Raise your equity allocation to beat retirement blues, say experts

Keep in mind risk appetite and investment horizon permit

Curb downside risk amid market correction with dividend yield funds

But limit exposure as they can lag behind growth-oriented peers

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

Consider investing in target maturity funds and corporate FDs