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Comprehensive health plans better for specific diseases
These are cheaper and offer wider cover than other available options
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Pick dividend growth over dividend yield: Aditya Birla Money
Shortlists six stocks which could yield 'low-risk reward' benefit.
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The more things change, they actually change...
HFCs such as HDFC, LIC Housing Finance, etc, are governed by the NHB and do not have to follow the base rate mechanism
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Art as investment? Only if you love it
It is unlikely to provide you immediate liquidity but grows in value over time
Reforms in oil & gas may be key
If the government has to rationalise fuel subsidies, PSUs across the energy chain will benefit
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Do your homework before approaching an agent
Research reports say insurance agents are likely to sell you unsuitable products. So, you should know your requirements and premium paying ability
Employee can't be denied PF due to transfer to another div
Bench headed by Justice K S Chaudhari made the observation while upholding orders of Odisha state and district consumer fora which directed RPFC to pay pension for GSN Reddy's service since 1981
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Is India facing stagflation?
If true, we will see a bear market and prices will drift down slowly over a long period
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Get locked into debt instruments
With interest rates rising, it is time to get into fixed instruments for a two-three year period
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What is your real return?
The rate of return you get on your investments might often not be your final return. Here's how to calculate it
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Valuations, taxation issues main issues for launch of real estate investment trusts
REITS are like real estate mutual funds where investors pool money to buy an real estate asset
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EPFO asks subscribers to dial in for any complaint
Aggrieved can share his woes with none other than the Chief Provident Fund Commissioner himself
HDFC, ICICI Bank raise rates by 25 bps each
ICICI Bank's base rate now at 10%
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Should you sell gold?
While choosing this, approach local jewellers to avoid high deductions by branded jewellers
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