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Investment in house on discounts ideal for high net worth individual now

Demand has been lacklustre and prices have not moved up much in the past few years

While bitcoin's ascent has been giddy, can you stomach the volatility?

The Indian government's ambivalent attitude towards this asset class is another key risk for investors keen to climb on to this bandwagon

Fund pick: ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund

Fund pick: ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund

A snapshot of new car loans offered by various banks and other details

Here is how the new car loans offered by various banks stack up

Staycations: Short and sweet option to regular holidays in Covid times

Staycations typically involve shorter travel at drivable distances. They are becoming popular due to curbs and risks involved in long-distance/duration stay

Contingency funds are more effective against sudden decline in income

Job loss covers have conditions attached

Explained: How quant funds eliminate fund manager subjectivity

Currently, most funds in this category have a short track record

Don't jettison gold despite price correction to reap long-term benefits

Policies that support the yellow metal will remain in place in the foreseeable future

As Sebi's peak margin norms kick in, broker default risk should decline now

Peak margin reporting will raise intraday traders' costs; may compel them to adopt hedged strategies

Company, too, can file consumer complaint

According to the National Commission, a company is also a consumer in case of goods and services purchased for self-use and not for profit generation

Stocks could yield healthy returns over 3 years if earnings growth revives

Those who have become heavily overweight on equities should do some profit booking. But cashing out altogether will be a mistake

How to make your home ready for the winter and festivities in the Covid era

The pandemic is prompting everyone to make "seasonal changes" in home decor which is no longer for keeps

Fund pick: Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip Fund

Fund pick: Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip Fund

A snapshot of health insurance policies premiums rates offered by firms

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

Have a claim against Karvy? Complain to stock exchange's grievance cell

To prove Karvy withdrew securities from your demat account, obtain a transaction statement

Safe bet: Investors should look for less volatile medium-term gilt funds

However, lower liquidity in ETF could erode investors' gains

Planning to buy a plot? Go for an area likely to see economic activity

As people start moving in, the area will become habitable and capital values will also appreciate

Instead of gasping for breath, get yourself an air purifier this winter

The device is a boon especially for people with respiratory disorders

Saving face can be an expensive business

Interest waiver relief was a complete waste of taxpayers' money. It only enabled the government to provide the Supreme Court judges a face-saving way out of the mess of their own making

As cyberattacks rise, cyber insurance a small price to pay for protection

Annual premiums do not exceed what you readily shell out for an OTT subscription