Page 44 - Financial Investment

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

These homes offer services that help lead a smooth retired life. They can be bought, leased or taken on a pure rental basis

Let's focus on Indian equity

The gradual pace of recovery might disappoint but ignoring Greece and FII perspective could help

Depositors get some protection if bank fails

Deposits up to Rs 1 lakh are insured. Read on for ways to raise this cover

Don't vest retirement assets in an HUF

In case of a dispute or claim for partition within the family, you will not be able to assert your individual right over the asset

Use DigiLocker to store your digital documents by linking to Aadhaar

Case study

Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket

Hotels, airlines offer discounts to attract customers during lean season; attractions include treks, nature trails, spa and wellness packages

Debt counseling: Sanjay Agarwal

Thriving mid-end residential location

Hotspot: Kadugodi Belt, Bengaluru

Should you invest directly outside India?

New norms make exit flexible for NPS investors

Individuals can now contribute till the age of 70, enabling them to take additional tax benefit

Construction may produce big winners

If the government delivers its election promises, then activity in the industry should increase

When corporate marriages affect stock price

Five things to look at when companies go for mergers and acquisitions

Making a style statement with your home

Branded residencies, designer-stamped homes have a snob value and are sold at a high premium, to willing buyers

Case study

Realty check

budget: Rs 1-1.5 crore

Executive courses can help in career enhancement

While the cost of education can run into lakhs of rupees, depending on the duration and institute, loans are available

General Insurance:Rakesh Jain

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Increased pressure on banking sector

Be braced for banks to declare a bad quarter due to MTM losses on their bond portfolio