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If banks bite the broker bullet...

...it will bring in more transparency, provide multiple choices and reduce mis-selling

Are you creating black money unwittingly?

Not declaring interest income from household savings or an expensive watch could land you in trouble

Medical test for term plan always advisable

Do it even if not mandatory; this will ensure claim is not rejected on medical grounds

Retail investors needn't be too greedy

Get rid of bad-performing funds or stocks; don't disturb current investments

Post India Insurance may sell products of other insurers

DoP already offers insurance policy (Postal Life Insurance) to government and semi-government employees

40 years ago...And now: From 32,000 cars a year to 2.5 million

Navigating the online shopping minefield

Buying on the internet is the future but be wary of the fine print and make sure you get a genuine product

Ways to ease your top-up loan burden

By consolidating borrowings, the total EMI burden and interest cost can be reduced

EPFO may change rules to curb pre-mature withdrawals

Changes will ensure no full payment is made unless the members attain 50 years of age

Unions demand hike in I-T exemption ceiling to Rs 5 lakh

Finance Minister assures trade unions that govt will not go for privatising Railways and Coal India

All you wanted to know about Amfi's MF Utility

The tool offers a single window for investment in multiple schemes

Attractive home loans: tread with caution

Developers are facilitating home loans with interest rate rebates for a limited period but buyers need to tread with caution

Don't buy life insurance merely for tax benefit

Check sum assured, death benefit for life insurance; avoid cash payment for health insurance

How to retire at 50

High savings, aggressive asset allocation and a frugal lifestyle can help you hang up your boots a decade early

MF exposure to IT stocks drops to Rs 33,970 crore in Dec

MF industry's exposure to software sector had reached an all-time high of Rs 34,674 cr in November 2014

Is this a good time to invest in interest rate-sensitive stocks?

Don't get carried away by the current rally; be picky and take a stock-specific approach

Majority of retired Indians prefer bank deposits for income: HSBC report

Second property is the next preferred option for post-retirement income

More than only protection from term plans

Variants like staggered payout, higher entry age, return of premium are being introduced to tap insurance-seeking customers

RBI might wait till Budget for more cuts

If RBI continues to cut rates, banks and other financial firms'out-performance is likely to continue

How to manage education expenses

Don't forget to plan for distribution phase and put money to work while your child is still studying