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Cashing In On Real Estate
The first and foremost thing to keep in mind before adding real estate to the investment portfolio is that “it is not an extremely liquid investment.”
Are You Cyber Secure?
Your bank accounts, and details of credit and debit cards can be up for sale on the dark web. Run for cover, quickly
Missed The Bus? Wait For Next One
In the short run, one could follow the money flow into stocks. Once corrections revalue prices, opportunities may open up
SENSEX-30 OR BSE-500
The rally, which was hitherto restricted to large-caps, has begun to spread to mid-caps and small-caps. But volatility will continue and this will not be a completely secular boom
Money Spinning Mid Caps?
With stringent regulatory compliances, large companies are likely to grow and smaller ones may get wiped out, but mid-sized ones to offer much hope, says Dhiraj Relli, Managing Directors, HDFC Securities, during an interview with Yagnesh Kansara and Debjoy Sengupta. Edited excerpts.
Protect Your Child
Start early in building a healthy corpus for your kid’s future
Money Smart
Teach your child how to manage pocket money and achieve goals. Time to inculcate financial discipline
Living The Dream
Multi-skilling in modern technologies is the in thing leading to blend of inter-disciplinary career choices
Come, Join The IPO Party
Be careful not to get a hangover. There are highs, and profits to be made. But the path to the riches is full of obstacles. Don't seek mere listing gains, and don't get swayed by grey market premiums
Goodbye Tension, Hello Pension
Start an early plan for your retirement. Focus on your risk appetite to allocate savings and investments across multiple metrics
Tweaks In Health Cover
Always disclose a pre-existing health condition and pay premium on time
Costly Covers, Better Care
Annual health insurance premium may see a sudden surge as the regulator’s diktat widens health coverage, making health policies more inclusive and less complicated
COVID Fails To Dampen Startup Funding
The crisis-ridden economy has helped some startups emerge as $1 billion companies, with innovative and resilient approach
HOMING IN
Low prices, cheap interest, plentiful supply: this may finally be your chance to buy a home. But its foundation must be on wise, careful choices
Sun Always Shines After The Storm
Hold on to your SIPs, sidestep the market noise and focus on financial goals for better returns
Some Mortar For Bricks
Realty crashed against hard reality in March, but Cap’n RBI is at hand
Protection Quotient
Women should choose customised insurance covers for special needs and financial protection
On The Path To Recovery
The startup ecosystem, which was grappling with liquidity concerns, is getting back to normalcy. Many startups are getting more funding and gaining traction than before
MSMEs Struggle To Stay Alive
The backbone of India’s economy employing over 100 million faces trying times
Divide On Digital Transaction
As debate rages on whether to charge digital transactions, experts feel there is a need to incentivise these platforms
Emerging Trends Post Covid Era
Embracing technology has enabled everything - from selling insurance policies to verification to claim settlement - in real time
Betting Culture & IPL
Digital payment firms have experienced a 50 per cent surge in demand as their usage doubled since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. With digital platforms dominating the country, a survey from LocalCircles found that a majority of Indians feel advertisements from gambling platforms an area of concern.
How To Save More Tax
Make informed decisions, consult an expert and save on your unnecessary tax burden
Senior Living In Post-COVID World
There is a growing need for comfortable, curated-care homes with the pandemic leaving Independent elderly at lurch, struggling for small chores
Splurge Or Not?
Spend lavishly during this festive season? Or save for emergencies? Ways to solve the desire/thrift dilemma
New gigs in town
The festive season is creating a surge of temporary jobs everywhere. It’s a gig economy, but it’s a start
Insure With A Two-In-One Plan
A joint term insurance plan is best option to secure the future of your family, spouse and you
Insurance Goes Paperless
Video-based tools are providing face-to-face customer interaction for selling insurance policies and claim settlements
Half Celebration During Festivals
The big, fat Indian wedding is off. But India beats the dhol with EMIs, digital gold
Changing Caps In The MF World
While Sebi’s decision on multi cap funds brings cheer to investors, large AMCs oppose this move, fearing huge loss