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Fund pick: ICICI Pru Medium Term Bond

Fund pick: ICICI Pru Medium Term Bond

Capital gains tax: A capital conundrum

Defenders of preferential tax treatment argue that capital gains tax is a form of "double taxation" as corporate profits are taxed as ordinary income

Maximise reward points by using the right card for your each spend

Beware that on some expenses you could be levied a fee for card usage

Why India's growth should stay resilient

Indian property cycle has multi-year pent-up demand and is more dependent onpricing sentiments (now strengthening) instead of mortgage rates.

Decoded: What is an Equity Linked Savings Scheme?

If you wish to save to save taxes, some experts might suggest you invest in ELSS. But what are these? Listen to this podcast to know.

Prepay home loan to combat interest rate hike impact, say experts

If your pocket allows, opt for higher EMI, not a longer tenure

7.4% interest rate locked in for 10 years: Who should buy LIC's PMVVY

SCSS, which offers 80C benefit, allows you to lock in at 7.6% for five years

Professionals serving affluent clients must buy bigger indemnity covers

They should avoid professional indemnity policies with sub-limits or high deductible

Buying a resale flat? Don't let the society rip you off on transfer charges

The amount they can charge is capped in many cities; you can go legal to avoid payment or even recover your money paid under pressure

Art as investment: How to build a collection that will last in value

It is an asset that long-term commitment and keen interest in trends and taste

A snapshot of car loan rates offered by various banks with details

Here is how the car loan rates offered by various banks stack up

Fund pick: Axis Long Term Equity Fund

Fund pick: Axis Long Term Equity Fund

If investment review shows decline in international allocation, restore it

Lock into attractive yields being offered by target maturity funds of three-five-year maturity

Consistency should be key criterion when choosing NPS fund manager

Asset allocation to NPS should depend on age, risk appetite and asset mix in existing investments

Lump sum MF investments plunge in October as investors take SIP route

Flows down 64% from peak amid uncertain market conditions, valuation concerns

Inheritance rights of adopted children vary on the basis of religion

Hindu and Christian personal law treat adopted child on a par with natural-born ones

Silver has got its lustre back but beware the volatility, say experts

After underperforming for 2 yrs, silver has risen in line with benchmark indices but one should limit exposure to it to 5-10 per cent of portfolio

Your tax-saving investments must match your financial planning targets

Ensure that such investments are in sync with your asset allocation and are not done hastily

Selecting a target maturity fund based on your horizon and risk appetite

Constitution of underlying indexes doesn't matter since all the three categories of bonds they invest in are safe

Easy rider: The biking gear you need for safety and comfort on the road

Helmets, jacket and gloves will protect you in your adventures: choose them well