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Make your style statement without words with some showstopper furniture

Standout furniture needn't be expensive, but must reflect the personality of the buyer; it is bought for the long run and isn't something that changes with seasons

Fund pick: Axis Focused 25

Fund pick: Axis Focused 25

A snapshot of top-up home loan rates offered by various banks

Here is how the top-up home loan rates offered by various banks stack up

Do not exit debt funds hit by IL&FS events as resolution may happen soon

Fund houses still haven't used the side-pocketing option

Understand the difference between risk and uncertainty while investing

Most people are unable to appreciate the difference between risk and uncertainty. When you invest in the markets or in any other asset class, there is an element of risk.

Realty check: Current rates and unit sizes in Rs 1-1.5 crore price range

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

Should you invest in banking and financial services funds at this time?

If you do want to take a tactical bet on sector funds, enter a category that is down and out currently

When selling a car, you must ensure transfer of ownership in govt records

If it hasn't changed in RTO's records, the original owner will be held liable in case of an accident

Reader's corner: Does price-to-earnings ratio matter in an equity MF?

The P/E ratio of mutual funds can differ based on the investment styles of fund managers

Instant loans could hit your borrowing capacity for a bigger loan

Instant money could come in the form of personal loans, bridge loans, loan against a credit card, or maybe a 'payday loan' where repayment is made when your next salary is credited

Consumer forum isn't for debt recovery cases

The National Commission held that a consumer forum is not the right authority for Debt Recovery Tribunal cases, and dismissed the petition

India vs New Zealand 1st ODI LIVE: Scorecard

India vs New Zealand 1st ODI LIVE: Scorecard

Now, pet owners can buy health insurance policies for dogs and cats

The premium costs 4-22% of the sum insured, and covers cats and dogs

New Sebi norms limit risk in passive funds, but higher costs anticipated

The purpose of the new rules is to ensure that passive funds remain adequately diversified

Why women must get proper insurance cover, even if they are not employed

In life insurance, ensure flexibility so that coverage can be reduced when circumstances require doing so

Investors should cap their FD exposure in small finance banks to 25%

Many banks offer between 0.5% and 0.75% higher interest to senior citizens

Investing in realty? Why plots work better than under-construction today

Apart from lower transaction cost and quicker possession, there are other compelling reasons for parking your money here; beware of the pitfalls, though

Remembering John Bogle's legacy

He created wealth for more people than any other individual in history

NRIs should obtain TDS certificate in advance for lower deduction at source

It will lower the tax deducted at source and they won't have to wait a long time for refunds

India vs Australia 3rd ODI LIVE scoreboard

India vs Australia 3rd ODI scoreboard