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Vasai-Virar emerging out of Mumbai's shadows
The satellite area is emerging as a hub for affordable housing near Mumbai
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Don't panic if documents are lost
File a complaint, place newspaper announcements and approach the authority concerned for a duplicate
Banking rally doesn't support fundamentals
With data indicating the banking system is not in the best of health, the surge lacks depth
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Get ready for single-window payment for all bills
RBI's proposed centralised bill payment system is set to revolutionise how you pay your bills. This is the way it will work
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Mutual funds gain currency among politicians
An analysis of election affidavits filed by those fighting the ongoing elections shows that a large number of contestants have invested significant amounts of money in mutual funds
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Guard your portfolio against volatility
Buy Nifty puts to reduce losses
Limited benefit of no-interest period in credit cards
The extension in repayment time is quite small, making it an unviable proposition
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Protection or aggression?
Both have a role to play in ensuring that you have enough to fund financial goals
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Have money, but not many assets to invest
According to industry estimates, funds to the tune of $3.5 billion, raised by both domestic and international PE fund managers in the past two years, are waiting to be deployed
 "Have money, but not many assets to invest")
An SIP that provides $ hedge
Such schemes need 3-5 yrs to take advantage of dollar and market risk
Dollar SIP is exchange rate sensitive, riskier
While it can help save for dollar expenditure, the same can also be done through any other international fund
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Don't splurge on gold this Akshaya Tritiya
At best, buy a coin or two, as the metal isn't expected to see a sharp rise in the coming year
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Tightrope walk for infra investors
Should you ignore the recent rise in these stocks and funds or invest more? Experts suggest investors tread carefully
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Realty check
Budget: Rs 2 crore to Rs 2.5 crore
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Cash holdings of mutual funds matter in the short term
It isn't a very important criterion to look at in the long run, as fund managers make up for the opportunities lost
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Retail investors take calculated risks
Experts see first signs of choosy small investors coming back to the market, but these are still early days
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