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A snapshot of company fixed deposit rates offered by various firms

Here's how the company FD rates offered by various firms stack up

Insurers allowed exposure to fin, insurance upto 30% of investment assets

Accordingly, the limit of 25% of investment assets stands revised to a limit of 30% of investment assets

Fund pick: Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund

Fund pick of Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund

You can claim exemption on cost of making new house habitable: Experts

Only substantial structural changes eligible under Sec 54 of I-T Act

Failed to link PAN to policy? Apply for LIC IPO under retail/staff quota

Compared to Rs 60 discount under policyholder quota, you will get Rs 45 discount under these

Minimum guaranteed-return pension products may have varied capital needs

Those having higher assets under management (AUM) may have greater requirements of minimum paid-up capital: Sources

Markets regulator Sebi tightens broker norms; customer caution is byword

Read online reviews before opening a brokerage account

Trip insurance & safety net: Get hotel quarantine cover

Read the fine print before buying a travel insurance policy

Buy optimal mix of base plan and super top-up to check cost of health cover

If your insurer has hiked the premium rate excessively, consider porting

Want to beat inflation? Hedge your portfolio with exposure to gold

Stock investors must avoid highly leveraged companies and those trading at steep valuations to beat inflation.

Air coolers to beat the heat and maintain room freshness wherever you are

Not only are air coolers cheaper than ACs, but also more energy efficient and easier to maintain. Some varieties are portable and most enable user mobility as well

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

Here's how the home loan rates offered by various banks and HFCs stack up

Fund pick: ICICI Pru Bluechip Fund

Fund pick: ICICI Pru Bluechip Fund

A lump sum alimony can be a woman's best strategy, say analysts

Simply put, alimony is a monetary compensation granted to a spouse who is unable to support himself/herself.

Buying a second home? Keep in mind climate and connectivity

Select a popular location for capital appreciation, keeping in mind climate and connectivity

Seniors need to submit Forms 12BBA, 15G, 15H to save on TDS: Experts

As we enter FY23, remember April is a good time to look into your tax planning for the year ahead

Stick to passive funds in your core portfolio, say analysts

Investors who wish to chase alpha may use active funds and factor-based funds in the satellite portfolio

Find out why your credit report shows a loan you don't remember taking

Loans can be issued to you both legally and fraudulently. So if there's a suspicious entry in your credit report, get to the bottom of the matter immediately

Buying a fridge? Pick one snazzy on looks that keeps your food fresh longer

Refrigerators today come in a wide range of finishes, sizes and tech features. See what works best for your family, kitchen space and budget

Shorter-duration funds a good bet amid rising rates, say analysts

In its April 8 monetary policy review, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signalled that from being supportive towards growth, its focus would now shift towards reining in inflation