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Telemedicine to the aid of home-bound patients in the time of Covid-19

Telemedicine in covid-19 times: You can get to the doctor almost anytime, anywhere, be it on your screen, via voice or plain text for a lower price than in-person consult

A snapshot of loan against FD offered by various banks and other details

Here is how the interest rates on loan against FD stack up

Holiday first, pay later: Offer suited only to travellers with deep pockets

No amount blocked on advance booking but such borrowing is reckless

A diversified portfolio could be best bet against steep inflation: Experts

Inflation has breached the upper limit of the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band at a time when the economy is growing below its potential

Proposed NPS tweaks will offer greater flexibility, say analysts

But systematic withdrawal plan carries risk that retirees may overdraw

Don't delay choosing nominee for life insurance policy, say analysts

Select a dependent or person likely to shoulder family's financial responsibilities

I-T Dept allows manual filing of tax forms for foreign remittance

The I-T department also advised authorised dealers to accept such forms till June 30, 2021 for the purpose of foreign remittances.

Remitting money abroad? Do your research to avoid getting fleeced on cost

Select a player that offers complete transparency on both the transaction fee and the exchange rate it is going to levy

Statutory nominations can reduce disputes

The life insurance kind of 'statutory nomination', which confers final ownership on the nominee, is the need of the hour for all assets

Let quant funds build track record before investing, say analysts

These funds select stocks by applying quantitative parameters or filters

A snapshot of health insurance policies premiums offered by various firms

Here is how the health insurance premium rates offered by various firms stack up

Second home is where the heart is in times of stress, WFH and Covid-19

The uber rich and corporate exec are buying holiday homes by the hillside, seaside, or retreats closer to their city houses, where they can live and work peacefully amid less noise and pollution

Fund pick: SBI Focused Equity Fund

Fund pick: SBI Focused Equity Fund

Don't go by history alone while picking hybrid fund, say analysts

These are for long-term wealth; dynamic funds protect downside risk better

Here's how you can take charge of family's finances after spouse's death

File insurance claims, repay loans, and synchronise investment portfolio with altered risk profile

Bonus debentures: Decide based on asset allocation, say analysts

Those in higher tax bracket may shift to instruments offering indexation benefit

Misuse of guardianship power is punishable under sections of IPC

Besides choosing guardians carefully, parents should put in additional layers of oversight

Reimburse cost of PPE kits: Ombudsman

The ombudsman concluded the insured could not be faulted for the charges levied for PPE kits, and the insurer would have to reimburse this amount

Model Tenancy Act to create level-playing field between landlord and tenant

By giving landlords the confidence to rent their properties, it will augment supply, providing tenants with more choices

Insurers to process claims under govt's flagship schemes within a week

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets heads of insurance companies for faster claim settlement amid pandemic