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Don't port your health insurance policy just for the sake of lower premium

And even if you do so, make sure that you don't lose significant benefits in the new policy

ATM frauds: Here are some tips to help you minimise the risk

Some tips to help you minimise the risk of frauds

Last-minute holiday plans: Opting for unusual places can fetch good deals

If you are planning to travel last minute on a long weekend, then it might turn out to be expensive for you, but if you plan the same during the weekdays, you will end up getting a good deal

Tough times for leveraged firms

Ability to generate steady cash profits is a prized attribute

Choose funds offering high risk-adjusted returns: All you need to know

Your investment journey will have more ups and downs if you opt for a fund that offers high returns, but is also more volatile

IPOs have valuation, information risks: Wait for some time after listing

You might actually get the stock cheaper once the euphoria is over

Don't look at short-term performance; hold on to your fund for a full cycle

Investors need to understand that bouts of underperformance by funds are more common than one realises

Credit-linked subsidy scheme under the PMAY can often be baffling

You must understand the rules applicable to you before seeking a loan

Lock into rising bond yields with FMPs, hold on to them till maturity

Do not compromise on credit quality for high returns, and make sure the fund's tenure matches your investment horizon

Exquisite themed resorts in India that take you far from the madding crowd

Inspired by history and local culture, secluded in the forests and mountains, these properties deliver a range of experiences far removed from civilisation

A snapshot of charges associated with credit cards of different banks

Here's how the charges and features of credit cards by different banks stack up

Fund analysis: L&T Equity Fund

Business Standard takes a look at the fund and its features

Tipping Point: What risks do investors face in corporate bonds?

The paper also warns that the share of risky bonds could rise from 18 per cent to 27 per cent if rates on corporate bonds were to rise by 2 percentage points

Readers' Corner: General Insurance

When you purchase a health insurance policy ensure you have adequate sums insured, minimum waiting periods and minimum sub-limits

Delay in construction is builder's problem

National Commission observed that Unitech had failed to produce any evidence to substantiate its defence

Infra development driving NCR's greenest locality at Noida Sector 150

Sector 150 is currently flourishing with real estate activity, and there is a visible rise in residential developments, integrated townships, commercial spaces and mixed-use developments

Now, EPF members can get money faster; here's when you can withdraw

'EPF is a long-term investment and ideally should not be touched until retirement,' says Arnav Pandya, a certified financial planner

Experts reveal why too much cash is bad for a scheme's health

Some like value funds take refuge in cash during bad times. Check mandates of other funds

Tips to become a successful investor

As an investor, one should focus on identifying business that are likely to post huge earnings surprises ahead

Want to buy a pre-owned car and looking for a loan? These are best options

A used car loan is expensive. Borrowers with a good credit score can get a personal loan cheaper