Ashley Coutinho &Amp;Amp; Priya Nair

Stories by Ashley Coutinho &Amp;Amp; Priya Nair

Buying a car? Few things you must keep in mind

Buying a car? Few things you must keep in mind

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2015

In case of exchange, the automobile company offers the wholesale price on the old car, which can be 10-12 per cent lesser than the retail price.

ITC has now become the FMCG darling of Dalal Street

ITC has now become the FMCG darling of Dalal Street

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2015

ITC's net profit grew the fastest, followed by HUL and Asian Paints.

Don't fret over your China-focused funds

Don't fret over your China-focused funds

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2015

Experts believe that one should not allocate more than 5-10 per cent of one's equity portfolio to international funds.

Black money: When disclosure is easier said than done

Black money: When disclosure is easier said than done

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2015

Meeting the disclosure norms isn't very easy.

Should you invest in govt securities? Certainly, say financial planners

Should you invest in govt securities? Certainly, say financial planners

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2015

Gilt funds make sense only if you want to take a tactical view on interest rates and are looking for a short-term duration.

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2015

These homes offer services that help lead a smooth retired life.

Want to protect your bank deposits? Here's how

Want to protect your bank deposits? Here's how

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2015

Your money is protected by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation.

Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket

Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2015

A monsoon holiday can be cheaper because of discounts.

Buying a home? This bit of info will make you happy

Buying a home? This bit of info will make you happy

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2015

HDFC charges 9.85 per cent for women and 9.9 per cent for others.

Read your insurance policy document thoroughly, here's why

Read your insurance policy document thoroughly, here's why

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2015

It is important to preserve copies of benefit illustration and product features.

Don't bet on value funds in a rising market

Don't bet on value funds in a rising market

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2015

In a growth market, these funds should not form more than 10-15% of your portfolio. Invest with a horizon of at least 5 years

Why you should always respond to an I-T notice

Why you should always respond to an I-T notice

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2015

Individual tax-payers could get notices in case of a loan or a cash gift from a relative.

Health insurance proposals: Few hits and misses

Health insurance proposals: Few hits and misses

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2015

There are few lapses in the healthy insurance proposals.

Tax payers must disclose additional details this year

Tax payers must disclose additional details this year

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2015

Revised tax forms will be simple; stress on foreign travel and assets has been reduced

Try these tips to get maximum benefits from your insurance policy

Try these tips to get maximum benefits from your insurance policy

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2015

Its not so tough to improve insurance coverage at nominal cost.

Service tax: Once in, never out

Service tax: Once in, never out

Rediff.com   28 May 2015

Unlike Income Tax, service tax is not charged automatically.

Want to make more money? These tips could be of help

Want to make more money? These tips could be of help

Rediff.com   26 May 2015

Retail investors should not invest for bonus or dividend because in order to make money over the long term.

Benefits you can avail if gold monetisation scheme becomes a reality

Benefits you can avail if gold monetisation scheme becomes a reality

Rediff.com   20 May 2015

Gold monetisation scheme will help unlock value of gold.

How does a falling rupee affect you?

How does a falling rupee affect you?

Rediff.com   18 May 2015

There are some advantages of a falling rupee.

Invest in balanced funds when markets are volatile

Invest in balanced funds when markets are volatile

Rediff.com   8 May 2015

They are suitable for a 3-5 year horizon. Choose equity funds for longer than 5 years