Abitha Deepak, BankBazaar.Com

Stories by Abitha Deepak, BankBazaar.Com

What stock exchanges are all about

What stock exchanges are all about

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2009

Everyday, stocks are exchanged and traded in numerous stock markets across the world. The liquidity they bring in is a vital component of economic growth. However, we seldom give the role of stock exchange any thought.

Green homes: Good for your wallet, health, planet

Green homes: Good for your wallet, health, planet

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2009

A green home, when compared to a non-green home is more energy efficient, utilises less or optimum level of water and other natural resources, has green areas intended for plentiful sunlight and cross ventilation, all of which could save money and ensure better health

Of derivatives and their benefits

Of derivatives and their benefits

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2009

Derivates cover the entire gamut of trade and services available in the markets, from equities, equity indices, to commodities such as crude oil, cotton etc, to bullion like gold, silver and even weather derivates among others.

How does top-up insurance work?

How does top-up insurance work?

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2009

A top up insurance would cost far lesser than a fresh insurance policy for a higher sum insured

Understanding how value investing works

Understanding how value investing works

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2009

This article tries to clarify this term and help you gain a better understanding of how investments are made. But before we look at this term we have to understand that investments in stocks are made based on their value in the market.

How does a stock exchange function?

How does a stock exchange function?

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2009

How many investors who play the markets regularly actually know what a stock exchange is, how did it come into being and its importance?

Tax truths about leave encashment

Tax truths about leave encashment

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2009

The tax rules for leave encashment are treated differently.

How to free yourself from personal loan

How to free yourself from personal loan

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2009

A personal loan is always a risky alternative finance with a higher rate of interest and it is better to close the loan as early as possible.

Why prices of same model cars vary

Why prices of same model cars vary

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2009

Ever wondered why the difference between a Santro Xing GL and a Santro Xing GLS was over Rs 30,000 although both looked the same? This article will try to give you a breeze through into what adds cost to a car.

Which car is ideal for you? A checklist

Which car is ideal for you? A checklist

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2009

Planning to buy a new car? Confused as to what type suits you and which model to buy? This is a ready reckoner for models available in India.

Check out these 6 different home loans

Check out these 6 different home loans

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2009

From buying a new home or property to renovating or extending an existing home or property, the home loans market has been witness to the arrival of more customised packages.

Dummies' guide to car insurance

Dummies' guide to car insurance

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2009

Few insurance companies have launched new motor insurance policies which cover even depreciation and loss of driving license.

Protect your investments. Here's how!

Protect your investments. Here's how!

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2009

Unless we do our home work right even the effective steps of the regulators will not help us. So, let us see what it takes to turn into a smart and wise investor that will help you protect and multiply your investment!

Secured credit cards, anyone?

Secured credit cards, anyone?

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2009

In a scenario where credit card limits of credit card holders are being reduced or are being denied credit facilities due to bad credit history, what can one do? Secured credit cards can come to your rescue here.

Availing services of insurance broker? Read this!

Availing services of insurance broker? Read this!

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2009

An insurance broker is someone who acts as a go-between for businesses and insurance companies. Once you contact a business insurance broker and let them know what you need, they will search and find the best policies for your consideration.

A simple three-step retirement plan

A simple three-step retirement plan

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2009

Retirement does not necessarily mean lazy around on a beach with nothing on your mind, but is more than that. You have to think about the uncertainty of pension benefits, unforeseen medical expenses etc.

All about employee perks

All about employee perks

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2009

With the abolition of the fringe benefit tax, it is back to the old perquisite tax.

All you want to know about Swiss bank accounts

All you want to know about Swiss bank accounts

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2009

This article aims at shattering some myths surrounding Swiss bank accounts.

Financial lessons from Thirukkural

Financial lessons from Thirukkural

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2009

The Thirukkural is an ancient non-religious literature that guides people on better living.

Will new PIN protect your credit card online?

Will new PIN protect your credit card online?

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2009

Credit card fraud is a growing crime today. It is essential to take security precautions to prevent yourself from falling victim to the fraudsters.