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How does a falling rupee affect you?

Be prepared to pay more if travelling abroad or if your child is studying there.

Market fall: Don't get worked up

Continue the SIP to gain over the long term

Too many schemes will spoil the returns

Even for a huge corpus of Rs 4-5 cr, financial planners recommend only 20 MF schemes

Realty check

Banking: Jairam Sridharan

I used an ATM counter of another bank to withdraw money

Case study

Business Standard analyses one family's finances and suggests a way forward

Tipping point

Can mobile numbers be retained if you change the service provider?

Bank liable for procedural delays in payment of pension

Transfer of the pension account while holding back the relevant information relating to the account would constitute a deficiency in service

Seller should keep the deal transparent: Rupankar Mahanta

Interview with Travel blogger, photographer, and employee of a public sector firm

Monetising a timeshare membership

If unable to use the accumulated holidays, here's what you can do

Benefits of lower crude oil prices

Low fuel prices to help oil marketing and refining sectors but upstream players will stay under pressure

Aadhaar can subsume all identities: Guru Malladi

Interview with Partner, EY

Is Aadhaar enough?

It will take some more time for the Aadhaar card to gain full legitimacy, though it seems wise even now to arm yourself with one. For investment-related transactions, a PAN is also required, for now

Should you subscribe to IOC OFS?

Attractive pricing coupled with improving prospects make the offer lucrative

Many a slip between the loan and the home

10 reasons why your application can get cancelled post sanction

Coming soon, health insurance scheme for all

Cover could range from Rs 50,000-1 lakh with premium from Rs 1,000-2,400

IRDAI issues warning to Star Health for ad

The insurer had claimed it was number one in health segment among private general and health insurers

Investment options for retired people

Would you want to enjoy life in your retirement days or let these unplanned events ruin your peace time to time?

Fund Transfer Charges of NEFT, RTGS and IMPS

World is moving faster and now there are various methods for fund transfer to another account within no time

Health Insurance for 70+ in India

The Indian health insurance market for senior citizens has grown and there are many companies that offer policies