From high prices to delayed projects: Here's what's stopping you from buying a houseFrom high prices to delayed projects, the barriers that buyers have to overcome before they can own a house are many. We tell you how to su...
12 Jan, 2015, 08.29 AM IST
New Kisan Vikas Patras may fail to generate investors' interestThe government has clarified that investors will have to comply with KYC rules applicable to other small savings schemes of the post office.
19 Nov, 2014, 10.34 AM IST
RBI hikes repo rate: Brace yourself for a higher EMI burdenRBI has been hawkish in its monetary policy and the governor’s surprise rate hike could soon hit your monthly budget.
28 Jan, 2014, 06.08 PM IST
Banking in 2014: Pay more for add-on servicesIncrease in customer-friendly features came with charges, and this trend is likely to continue in 2014.
30 Dec, 2013, 09.18 AM IST
Which to use first for making a claim – group or personal health cover?You should choose a policy for making a claim depending upon your present needs and also keeping in view the future requirements.
20 Nov, 2013, 12.22 PM IST
NRI remittances: Get the most bang for your buckGlobally, Indian diaspora remits over $70 bn every year to India, the largest remittance received by any country.
02 Jul, 2013, 10.46 AM IST
How net banking helps you save on time, effort and moneyNet banking also helps save money in other ways. For instance, if you have opted for the facility to pay bills online, you can skip the lat...
10 Jun, 2013, 10.18 AM IST
RBI frowns on variation in interest rates on retailExisting home loan borrowers, who have to often endure the heartburn of seeing benefits of rate cuts being passed on only to new borrowers,...
03 May, 2013, 08.37 PM IST
Financial advisors to suggest direct MF plans only at a feeWhile some said they will desist from advising clients to shift to the so-called direct plans, others may hike costs for advisory services ...
09 Jan, 2013, 11.42 AM IST
- Want to invest in infrastructure bonds? Do it now, don't wait for better yields
Infrastructure bonds are one of the investment options to save tax. Investments of up to Rs 20,000 in such bonds qualify for tax exclusion.
01 Dec, 2011, 01.56 AM IST
- Seven things you should look for in a financial planner
Recently, a new breed of professionals has emerged who are making financial plans for everyone and are not restricting themselves to invest...
09 Jun, 2011, 05.16 AM IST
- Home loan transfer can help you save big
Do your math, negotiate with other banks and you could successfully reduce your EMI commitments despite a rising rates scenario.
03 Jun, 2011, 02.43 AM IST
- 9 things to keep in mind before you buy a term insurance
More and more consumers are looking to buy term insurance. Life insurance is needed in case you are earning with your own effort and have d...
04 May, 2011, 06.24 AM IST
- Seven steps to zero in on the best car loan in the market
Car loans has become one of the most complex loan products, as most of the dealers tend to include various discounts which otherwise can be...
24 Mar, 2011, 07.54 AM IST
- Why you should choose your health insurance with care
In recent years, the cost of hospitalisation has risen sharply. Here are few parameters which you can consider before choosing a policy.
09 Mar, 2011, 01.14 PM IST
- Follow the eight-point formula for hassle-free mediclaim
Here is a list of eight things that you must remember to do to make sure your claim reimbursement process is relatively quicker.
16 Feb, 2011, 01.36 AM IST
- Why individual policies score over family floaters
Today there is an increased awareness about healthcare costs and mediclaim insurance that helps mitigate the risk of such costs.
12 Jan, 2011, 06.23 AM IST