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Case study

The half-truth about mutual funds

Investing for the long term isn't enough. Selecting good funds is more important

Liquidity woes for banks

Though results of specific banks should override sentiments, the liquidity situation is likely to have more impact for the time being

The long road of dispute resolution for failed market transactions

You can approach the brokerage, exchange, regulator and even a consumer forum. But the process can be tedious

Watch out for global metal markets, Chinese economy

A bounce in Chinese GDP could precede a turnaround in metal prices

Save taxes on property sale

Get a tax deduction on sale of commercial property. Heres how

Port your health insurance policy with ease

Five issues to look at before you switch insurers

Commercial tax dept to clamp down on defaulters

Businessmen to furnish details sought by the department

Address your tax grievances the traditional way

I-T dept will soon issue a unique number to address your refunds and grievances. But the traditional route is still better

'1-year fixed maturity plans a viable option'

Experts say they believe short-term rates are attractive enough to lock in their investments

Morgan Stanley MF launches ultra short-term fund

The new fund, already open for subscription from Jul 17 to Jul 24, will open for repurchase from Jul 29

Debt investors don't need to panic

Even if your bond fund portfolio has taken a hit, things are likely to improve soon

Less than 1/4th of working women make own investment decisions: Study

Report by DSP BlackRock says about 77% depend on spouses or parents for investment decisions

Primer: Charge Card versus Credit Card

Charge card can be said very close to credit cards, but it needs outstanding amount to be paid at once on arrival of due date

When, Why and How to appoint a financial advisor?

The financial advisor is required at every point of time which are very crucial in life. It's not a matter of managing huge money and getting higher returns only but also for avoiding big problems and

Secured NCDs are safer than company FDs

In case of default, NCD investors have a right over the company's assets

Stick to group or bundled maternity covers

Comprehensive covers, which Irda wants insurers to introduce, could be more restrictive and costly

At the negotiating table

The I-T Settlement Commission gives you a one-time chance to resolve pending issues

Case study

High home loan rate? Shift to a bank with low spread

Discrimination between old and new customers have come down after base rate