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Bring your child closer to the world of banking
By opening a bank account early and financially rewarding them for achievements, you can teach them the value of money
Pitfalls of inheritance tax: Double taxation
With the Finance Minister starting a debate on it, there needs to be clarity on how wealth tax will be treated
Should you stock up on equities?
With interest rates likely to trend downwards in 2013, increase your equity weight even if the market falls
Credit card spend @ low expense
Simple things like timing your purchases and using co-branded cards can substantially reduce your expenses
Contra bets in bad times
For risk takers, realty and capital goods may be good punt
Feeder funds are the cheapest way to invest in gold
Buying jewellery and investing in gold should not be seen as equivalent. Go for the most cost-effective way
Why is our house smaller than my friends, mom?
Children may often spring questions that are tough to answer. So, it's better to teach them about money early in life
Realty check
Budget: Rs 1 cr to Rs 1.5 cr
Life on a line of credit
Even before the first salary is credited, there is an EMI to be paid
Where should you put your money this Diwali?
As investors struggle to find quality stocks following the sharp rise in the benchmark indices, four brokerages give their picks
Equity investors continue to shun MFs
In FY13 till date, 3.4 million folios closed
How much insurance do you need?
To curb mis-selling, Irda had proposed need-based analysis, but little seems to have changed on the ground
Open offers are more taxing
Both acquirers and investors lose in the process
Get protection for your car
Installing good anti-theft devices can reduce your premium by 2-3%
Don't get anchored to events
There isn't an auspicious or special day for stock buying and selling
Principles of good investment don't change
But it can be hard work to find the right way to apply them as everyone else also knows these principles as well