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Lessons from the Satyam scam

Get worried when a company proposes something unusual and exit if you are not sure

Don't dump your fund in haste even if it underperforms in short-term

Your fund may have underperformed in 2017 because the fund manager was avoiding momentum and overvalued stocks

Changes to flight schedule & the elderly: Airlines must provide wheelchair

An airline is responsible if passengers face inconvenience due to last-minute changes to flight schedule

Concerned about data security? Wait till March for linking Aadhaar

Virtual ID and limited KYC will address your concerns over data leakage

Tipping Point: Ways in which you should look at mutual fund returns

Each of these measures has its own pros and cons

Readers' Corner: Planning to retire? Some options for regular pension

Life insurance policy: There are different types of annuities available in the market

Axis Mutual Fund highlights benefits of equity-linked savings schemes

Instead of product features, Axis Mutual Fund highlights the benefits of investing in equity-linked savings schemes in its new campaign

Realty stocks' rally is riding on hope; brokerages to be bullish on sector

Look at sectors like housing finance, material suppliers that would benefit from recovery in housing

Time to churn for cost conscious after introduction of total return index

Price return indices (PRIs), which fund houses have been using so far, capture only the capital gains and losses of the index constituents

Opt for a personal accident policy, not rider

The policy offers more comprehensive coverage than a rider for varying levels of injury and disability caused by accidents

Goods import: Will payment to an agent for Customs duty attract GST?

The service charges, if any, levied by the Customs house agent (CHA) towards his services shall be leviable to GST

Self-employed should look at National Pension Scheme for retirement

With interest rates of Public Provident Fund and small savings schemes falling, other investment avenues should be explored

Rupee may fall against euro, yen, but continue to rise against the dollar

One possible reason is that the Euro zone has seen strong growth for the first time since the global financial crisis

Repercussions of mis-selling: Should you trust banks with your investments?

The only way to avoid falling prey to banks' mis-selling is to get your investment advice from one trusted source and purchase products from another

Soon, pay lower health insurance premiums for good behaviour

Using technology, insurers will increasingly offer insurance policies that reward good customers while penalising the bad ones

New Year's bonanza: Use discounts to enhance your insurance cover

Use money saved via premium reduction to buy add-on covers that will make your motor policy more comprehensive

SIPs over bitcoins: How to make most of your money in an uncertain 2018

Make a resolution to finish high-interest debt first and not take a loan for lifestyle products this year

Is there a Rs 1.25-trillion hole in the EPS?

A 2016 ruling by the Supreme Court has removed the maximum ceiling on pension

Hotspot: Fastest growing micro market in Pune's Hinjewadi

Has well-developed physical infrastructure and excellent connectivity to other parts of the city as well as Mumbai

Readers' Corner: Mutual funds

Mutual funds are an excellent way to participate in the growth of the country and reap benefits