How to select the right credit card
Today it is difficult to come across a person who doesn't own a credit card. With the rise in standard of living, banks are coming out with increasing number of cards offering number of innovativ...- in Bussiness
How you can get good returns in bad times
Diversification is one of the most important principles in investing. The basic idea is simple: Don't put all your eggs in one basket, especially when the entire world economy is in turmoil. In othe...- in Bussiness
Where will you smoke from October 2?
Smoking a cigarette may now burn a hole in your pocket. Â From October 2, smoking would be banned in all public places. Private offices and other establishments can no longer have designated ro...- in Bussiness
Congratulate Rahman, Zakir Hussain!
India is indeed shining.
On Monday, we woke up to the news that A R Rahman won the BAFTA award in the best music score category for Slumdog Millionaire . Besides Rahman, Resul Pookut...- in Bussiness
8 amusing facts about your home loan
A loan agreement is the document that lays out the terms and conditions of the lender. It also informs the lender of the borrower's consent. It is very important to read what you sign for that ve...- in Bussiness
Who has the hottest bod in tinseltown?
Every year, we see new stars raising the temperat...- in Bussiness
Stocks are volatile, which is another way of saying they're likely to experience wide swings in value. However, over long periods of time, there's g...- in Bussiness
'Prepay home loan or invest in mutual funds?'
With interest rates on home loans likely to increase in the next couple of months should you think about prepaying yur home loan if you have the money? Or should you invest the same in a mutual f...- in Bussiness
Timing the market -- A popular 'myth'
Persistence and discipline are key to creation of wealth in the long term. Time is your strongest ally in helping your wealth grow multifold.
Neha, aged 24 and working at a media ...- in Bussiness
How to get out of credit card debt
Credit cards have changed our lives and our spending habits because of their sheer convenience. However, there is a danger that credit cards can tempt you to spend without foresight.
So it ...- in Bussiness
10 don'ts for smart stock market investing
This is a great check list of 10 habits, impulses and tendencies you steer clear of in order to keep your investments healthy.
1. Don't be arrogant
The market teaches humility ...- in Bussiness
Is your provident fund withdrawal taxable?
Are you planning to withdraw from from your provident fund account? Is such withdrawal exempt from tax? Is employer's contribution to provident fund taxable?
Is gratuity amount that you rec...- in Bussiness
Nobody loves your money more than you do
In the previous two articles (see related articles) we had shown how bonds as an asset class have outperformed in the last few months of 2008. However, our objective never has been to give tips t...- in Bussiness
Is it alright to take health policy online or is it advisable to take it through some agent? Will the agent be helpful in settling of claims in future? Do we get money back in case of maturity...- in Bussiness
All you want to know about the Monthly Income Plan
If you're looking at saving for a rainy day, and hope to have a steady stream of income when you retire, then the Monthly Income Plan might be just the ticket.
What is a Monthly Income Plan...- in Bussiness