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Keep your faith in equities
Gold is the flavour of the season but over longer periods, the Sensex has outperformed significantly
Time for the options trader?
There is likelihood of huge return, regardless of directional trends but he could lose money if he must repeatedly roll over
Making cheque transaction faster and safer
Exercise care while stamping the cheque forms, so that it does not interfere with the material portions such as date, payee's name, amount and signature
Customised credit cards have tough conditions
Some can be swiped only at their machines and others prescribe a minimum limit that has to be spent for benefits
It isn't the best time to go for SIPs in debt funds
When interest rates are rising, SIPs can help restrict damage to returns due to volatility in bond prices
Financial Planning: Malhar Majumder
Readers' Corner
Accessible for both Mumbai and Pune buyers
Hot Spot: Ulwe
MFs try to 'switch' off direct plans
Impose steep exit loads on existing investors moving to direct plans, whereas moving from a direct plan to a distributor supported plan attracts no such fee
Mistakes can lead to claim rejections
There are several clauses insurers can use, and many a time, it is the fault of the policyholder who gives them the opportunity
Painful paperwork for holders of foreign assets
Even joint owners and trustees have to maintain records for past 16 years
PNB to launch remittance card in Kochi today
The bank is also opening nine new branches and equal number of ATMs in Kerala today
ICICI Bank starts 'cash back' on home loan EMIs
ICICI customers will also get an option of renewable fixed interest rate for the entire period
Bad news, good company?
Often, the stocks of companies mired in controversy continue to do well. What should you do?
Plan early for health-related expenses
Costs have risen 40-70% in just five years
Borrowing costs won't ease for a couple of months
Banks will remain stressed due to high NPA levels, and greater provisioning will reduce credit growth buying then should be very selective
Mutual fund count hits half-century mark
There are a total of 50 such entities after PPFAS Mutual Fund was granted registration last month
Contra funds no different from large-cap ones
Under pressure from investors for quick returns, fund managers end up buying much the same stocks