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A snapshot of home loan charges by different banks

Here's how the home loan fees and terms of top banks and NBFCs stand

Realty check: Current rates and unit sizes in Rs 3 mn - 5 mn price range

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

Why has NPS allowed 75% equity allocation in active choice option?

National Pension Scheme already offered 75 per cent equity allocation under the auto-choice option

Readers' Corner: General Insurance

An extended warranty policy covers the contingencies covered under manufacturers' warranty for an extended period

New family floater plans are cost-effective but inflexible, here's why

New floater plans covering a large number of family members are cheaper, but enhancing the sum assured can be tricky

'Greed' travels faster than 'Need'

Ponzi schemes spread quickly across geographies with the initial investors bringing in ever increasing number of new investors

Here are few meaningful ways to leave a bigger legacy for your heirs

Invest in passive investment products that don't require regular evaluation

Your agreement with realty re-developer must be drafted very carefully

The housing society should ask for an adequate bank guarantee and upfront payment for transit accommodation before agreeing to a re-development project

Consumer sentiment down in week ended May 6, unemployment up

In the week ended May 6, consumer sentiment slipped marginally to 92.08 from 93.31 the previous week; unemployment rate rose to 5.85% from 4.69% during the same period, according to CMIE data

DSP parts ways with BlackRock, to buy 40% stake in MF venture

Hemendra Kothari-led DSP group will buy US-based asset managers minority stake

Don't fret over fund manager' exit, star appeal is fast becoming irrelevant

Fund houses are adopting the process-driven approach and appointing co-managers to avoid fund getting impacted in case of exits.

Rework your YouTube monetisation strategy and make the right moves

If the new policies have rendered you ineligible for monetisation, try options like sponsorships, affiliate marketing and merchandising

Residential real estate market: Buyers need to act before prices move up

Higher sales and lower launches are reducing inventory overhang

Bearish bond market signals

So far, Indian equity investors have ignored this. But there could be some impact with a lag

MF recategorisation norms: Only some schemes will be impacted by Sebi rule

The new mutual fund re-categorisation norms will require you to take a closer look at your portfolio to assess the impact

Get your estimates right for the golden years by these mantras

Six factors to account for when you start the retirement plan

Crypto-to-crypto trading: Beware higher volatility, avail of multiple bases

Why go for crypto-to-crypto trading at all and how does one profit from such trading? The cryptocurrencies that were launched later are technologically smarter than those that came earlier

A snapshot of personal loan charges

Here's how the personal loan fees and terms of top banks and NBFCs stand

Fund Analysis: Franklin Bluechip

Business Standard looks at the fund and its features

Fund Analysis: HDFC High Interest S/T Fund

Business Standard looks at the fund and its features