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Consumer forums can fight only for consumers
Those who are not consumers cannot get a back-door entry into consumer courts
Ensure smooth transfer of wealth through a trust
While wills are easy to challenge, trusts are more foolproof. But the latter are more expensive
 "Ensure smooth transfer of wealth through a trust")
Mixed view on infrastructure
Data indicate the number of stalled projects has climbed in the recent past but there has been some progress in road building
Retail investors can trade in G-Secs directly
If you have a demat account, request your bank for access to RBI's bond trading platform
 "Retail investors can trade in G-Secs directly")
Innovative health insurance products on the anvil
Final sector regulations will lead to disease-specific covers and lower premium for the healthy
 "Innovative health insurance products on the anvil")
Case study
Business Standard analyses one family's finances and suggests a way forward
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DHFL NCD suitable for those in lower tax bracket
Inflation-linked option offers no added benefit as underlying benchmark is difficult to predict
 "DHFL NCD suitable for those in lower tax bracket")
Getting emotional about investments will hurt
Many smart investors are unable to admit that their investment decisions may have gone wrong
 "Getting emotional about investments will hurt")
Rent designer clothes and accessories
Instead of buying, renting offers more choices and leads to savings
 "Rent designer clothes and accessories")
NPS app lacks important features
Besides getting account information, subscribers cannot do much with the mobile application
 "NPS app lacks important features")
Investment concepts that can trip you
In good times, analysts justify valuations giving interesting investment rationale
 "Investment concepts that can trip you")
Small, yet attractive pockets in property market
Prices in most areas have been stagnant but some regions are showing reasonable appreciation
 "Small, yet attractive pockets in property market")
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Monsoon to drive rural consumption
Sectors like FMCG, two-wheelers and textiles will benefit
 "Monsoon to drive rural consumption")
Top-up health plan better than restoration option
It helps policyholders address their need to mitigate risks of increasing medical expenses at affordable rates
 "Top-up health plan better than restoration option")
Why you must file I-T returns on time
Even if you don't come in the filing bracket, it is the only way to claim refunds, get visa to some countries
 "Why you must file I-T returns on time")
Tough to use tax rulings to your advantage
HC or tribunal verdicts aren't the final word in disputes, but you can use them to persuade the assessing officer
 "Tough to use tax rulings to your advantage")