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Equity balanced funds remain attractive due to fine long-term track record

Despite the recent outflows and anaemic returns, the category makes sense due to its fine long-term track record

Looking for regular income? You might want to start investing in Reits

Derive 5% of your regular income from Reit initially. Raise this figure to 25% if the asset class does well

Planning to buy used car on loan? Here're some tips to get the best deal

If the borrower has a good credit score and a relationship with the bank, he can check personal loan offers

Telecom: A tough bet

Out of three players, two aren't investment worthy and the third is part of an opaque conglomerate

Enrol for UAN, use the Umang app to keep a tab on provident fund payments

Earlier, it was difficult for an employee to find out whether the employer has been depositing his share of PF contribution

Maintain 5-10% allocation to gold to counter currency, inflation risks

Despite gold's tepid returns over the past 6 years, an allocation to it is essential to counter risks like currency depreciation and inflation

Folk art: Pocket-friendly local culture on canvas for your drawing room

Deeply rooted in Indian tradition and heritage, folk art is fast catching the fancy of both, the country's millennials and foreign expats

Fund pick: ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund

Fund pick: ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund

Supplement your health insurance policy with a cash benefit plan

These plans can, at a low cost, help you meet out-of-pocket expenses

Here's why investors should enter quality mid-caps with a 5-year horizon­

Mutual fund investors should maintain their asset allocation and continue SIPs in mid- and small-cap funds that have a sound track record

Realty check: Current rates, unit sizes in Rs 1.5-2 crore price range

If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy

Tipping point: Should investors opt for international funds?

Invest in a US-market fund first as this market has low correlation with the Indian market

Employee benefits have turned into taxes

The government should convert "taxes" into real benefits. It should also pay for them on behalf of those in the lowest rungs

Reader's Corner: Mutual Funds

The prime difference between corporate bond funds and credit risk funds is the quality of paper

Property ownership: Allotment letter determines the date of purchase

In case there are terms and conditions for transferring the rights, then the date of sale agreement will be considered

India vs Australia 5th ODI LIVE scorecard

India vs Australia 5th ODI LIVE scorecard

In case you possess a large amount of jewellery, opt for a standalone cover

Those who own only a small amount may go for a home content cover

Build portfolio with bonds of different maturities to reduce liquidity risk

Laddering can also help investors deal with reinvestment risk

Here's how to avail of multiple discounts on your car insurance premium

If you do a bit of research, you will be able to find a number of discounts that can pare the cost of your car insurance considerably

Planning to avail of loan against property? Here are rates offered by banks

Here are the rates and terms offered by top banks and fousing finance companies for loans against property