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- Builder not giving occupancy certificate for your house? Here's what to do
- Smart, easy-to-use home surveillance systems that fit your budget
- New law against illegal deposits is tough, yet investors must remain alert
- Spread your risk by investing in NCDs; go for issues rated AA and above
- Realty check: Current rates, unit sizes in Rs 50 lakh-1 crore price range
- With declining return ratios, should you exit your investment in MNC fund?
- Another cyber fraud: Being cautious can prevent you from becoming a victim
- First-time investors should tweak their portfolio, reassess stocks
- Non-life insurers' gross premiums underwritten grow 12.65% in Apr-Jan FY19
- Only one out of five life insurance holders have term insurance: Survey
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February 22, 2019, Friday
Builder not giving occupancy certificate for your house? Here's what to do
You can be evicted from your own house if you haven't obtained the OC; the authority could also impose a stiff penalty and cut ...
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February 22, 2019, Friday
New law against illegal deposits is tough, yet investors must remain alert
Avoid schemes that promise very high rates of return, or guaranteed returns for very long periods
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February 20, 2019, Wednesday
Realty check: Current rates, unit sizes in Rs 50 lakh-1 crore price range
If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy
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February 20, 2019, Wednesday
Another cyber fraud: Being cautious can prevent you from becoming a victim
If you fall victim to such frauds, the entire loss has to be borne by you
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February 20, 2019, Wednesday
Non-life insurers' gross premiums underwritten grow 12.65% in Apr-Jan FY19
gross direct premiums underwritten by the non-life insurers in April - January period of FY 19 was to the tune of Rs 1.39
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February 20, 2019, Wednesday
Planning to invest in mutual funds? Avoid these common mistakes
In fact, equity mutual fund investors should exploit such opportunities by topping up their existing SIPs with fresh lumpsum ...
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February 17, 2019, Sunday
Plan to buy term insurance? Choose from multiple claim settlement options
Opt for lumpsum payment if you have liabilities. Staggered payout can provide regular income to the family
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February 15, 2019, Friday
Sprucing up your pad? Here's what's trending in the world of home interiors
Contemporary interior designers are skillfully blending a set of diametrically opposite styles that complement, rather than clash ...
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February 15, 2019, Friday
Loan against fixed deposit is cheaper, more flexible than a personal loan
The effective rate of interest comes to 1-2%
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February 13, 2019, Wednesday
Tipping point: Is it advisable to invest in technology sector funds?
Don't invest more than 5-10% of equity portfolio in sector funds
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February 13, 2019, Wednesday
Excessively diversified portfolio will never give extraordinary returns
Diversifying too much may reduce risk, but it also hurts returns
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February 12, 2019, Tuesday
Low-risk investors may opt for retirement schemes offered by mutual funds
Most come with 5-year lock-in period, but some do not offer tax benefits
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February 11, 2019, Monday
Buying insurance from car dealer is costlier, consider getting it online
Before buying, compare premiums online, and opt only for those add-ons that you need
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February 08, 2019, Friday
How brokers are using AI and ML to offer tailor-made stock advice
Large players use these tools even to deliver data on stocks they don't cover; several use chatbots, Google Home and Alexa to ...
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February 08, 2019, Friday
RBI monetary policy: Will your home loan EMI fall due to rate cut?
New borrowers will benefit if banks cut their MCLR. Older borrowers' EMIs will change only when their reset date arrives
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February 07, 2019, Thursday
Realty check: Current rates and unit sizes in Rs 50 lakh-1 cr price range
If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy
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February 06, 2019, Wednesday
RIP, tax terrorism?
In the new system, one assumes that no specific tax officer will be responsible for the refunds.
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February 06, 2019, Wednesday
Loan against securities is a good option, but repay as quickly as possible
While LAS is a great option to avail a loan, there is a catch
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February 05, 2019, Tuesday
Investing in gold? Amid uncertainty, stagger purchases and buy on declines
Averaging out your purchase cost will be a better strategy than trying to time your entry
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February 03, 2019, Sunday
Interim Budget 2019: Those in lower income tax brackets to benefit more
The finance minister has proposed a rebate for those who have a taxable income of up to Rs 5 lakh
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February 22, 2019, Friday
Smart, easy-to-use home surveillance systems that fit your budget
You can opt for systems that cost a few thousands to over Rs 50,000, in order to keep a tab on your kids or the elderly in the ...
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February 21, 2019, Thursday
Spread your risk by investing in NCDs; go for issues rated AA and above
Unlike bank FDs that are considered risk-free investments, NCDs do carry a certain amount of risk
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February 20, 2019, Wednesday
With declining return ratios, should you exit your investment in MNC fund?
Returns of MNC funds too have tanked over the past year
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February 20, 2019, Wednesday
First-time investors should tweak their portfolio, reassess stocks
Yes, there will be mistakes. But more often than not, there is enough time to recover if the companies are sound
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February 20, 2019, Wednesday
Only one out of five life insurance holders have term insurance: Survey
Term insurance, despite being the most fundamental and cheapest form of financial protection, still lacks a significant uptake in ...
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February 18, 2019, Monday
Frequent large cash deposits, withdrawals can lead to tax scrutiny
Tax experts say frequent cash transactions usually raise red flags with the department. It's not uncommon for them to send a ...
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February 16, 2019, Saturday
Algorithmic trading a 'prerequisite' for surviving tomorrow's markets
With technology, data sciences and automated trading beginning to play a big role, this skill is fast becoming a prerequisite
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February 15, 2019, Friday
Want to lock in current high yields? Why an FMP works better than an FD
However, with so many companies facing credit-related issues, opt only for portfolios where the bulk of securities have AA and ...
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February 14, 2019, Thursday
Single-disease plans good for insurance sceptics, but not fit for long term
Combination of comprehensive health insurance and critical illness cover a must to meet healthcare needs
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February 13, 2019, Wednesday
Realty check: Current rates, unit sizes in Rs 30 lakh-50 lakh price range
If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy
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February 13, 2019, Wednesday
Enhance insurance coverage, beat medical inflation with a super top-up
When buying a TU/STU, consider the insurer's brand strength, claim settlement ratio, and product features
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February 12, 2019, Tuesday
No tax liability if your income is up to Rs 9.5 lakh, but conditions apply
Standard deduction has also been raised from Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000, besides a host of tax benefits to home buyers
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February 09, 2019, Saturday
Invest in off-shore markets to create a well-diversified portfolio
Low correlation means you can reduce volatility by taking exposure in other markets
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February 08, 2019, Friday
Marriages made in heaven, celebrated on Earth courtesy the wedding planner
A fast growing tribe of Wedding Planners is taking care of virtually every aspect of the nuptials, allowing you to be the host ...
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February 07, 2019, Thursday
Monthly installments on car, home loans may fall marginally on RBI rate cut
However, a point to note is that banks seldom pass on the entire rate cut
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February 07, 2019, Thursday
Tipping Point: Buy a house before the window of opportunity closes
Recent numbers show that the worst may be over for the residential market.
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February 06, 2019, Wednesday
Reader's corner: Taxation
The primary distinction between NRO and NRE account is the taxability and repatriability
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February 06, 2019, Wednesday
Investors should split large-cap allocation between active, passive funds
Fixed-income investors should be in funds that limit both credit and duration risk
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February 04, 2019, Monday
Interim Budget brings relief for taxpayers as compliance burden decreases
Tax rebate and standard deduction were the most discussed proposals since they directly impact taxpayers. But a series of ...
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February 03, 2019, Sunday
Looking for regular income from mutual funds? Here are the best options
Systematic withdrawal plans are more tax-efficient. However, in the case of arbitrage funds, use the dividend option