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Is correction in steel, cement in the offing?
If policy action, efficient processes trigger construction activity, both could see turnaround
Leveraging your assets
Asset-backed loans can be handy in meeting emergency needs. Cheaper than personal loans, these can even be taken by people with a poor credit rating
 "Leveraging your assets")
Realty check
Budget: Rs 4-6 crore
 "Realty check")
Funding your child's higher education
Treat it as separate financial goal, start early and save systematically
 "Funding your child's higher education")
The economy of weather forecasts
This year, forecasts suggest sub-par monsoon; its impact is not restricted to agriculture alone
Deduct tax at source while purchasing property
Else, you'll need to pay from own pocket with interest and penalty
 "Deduct tax at source while purchasing property")
How to get more tax breaks this year
Use deductions introduced in the Budget to save additional Rs 24,000 in tax
 "How to get more tax breaks this year")
 "Case study")
 "Lumpsum withdrawals: Debt funds score over FDs")
How to walk the mid-cap tightrope
With Sensex beating both mid- and small-cap indices comfortably over a 5-year period, experts advise caution while investing in these
 "How to walk the mid-cap tightrope")
Low land prices make it conducive for affordable housing
Hot Spot: Karjat
Avoid new versions of 80:20 schemes
In case of project delays, the entire EMI burden might fall on buyers' shoulders
Keep income-tax forms simple
Taxpayers might face several issues while filing returns this year
 "Keep income-tax forms simple")
Don't be a punter: Raamdeo Agrawal
Interview with Managing director and co-founder, Motilal Oswal Financial Services
 "Don't be a punter: Raamdeo Agrawal")
Don't miss retirement goals for children's higher education
It could mean having to prolong work life and putting money in risky investment options
 "Don't miss retirement goals for children's higher education")
 "Case study")
Realty check
Budget: Rs 3.5-4 crore
 "Realty check")