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The benefits of insuring your loan!

The benefits of insuring your loan!

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2009

Loan insurance is a concept catching up in India. Most people taking a loan are not aware about what they would do in case they are unable to make the monthly payments towards the loan.

Reap the most from your down payment!

Reap the most from your down payment!

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2009

A 'down payment' simply put is the difference between the purchase price of a property and the mortgage loan amount. It underlines the buyer's commitment to complete the deal and indicates the buyer's fidelity in making the loan payments.

Read this before you opt for home loan!

Read this before you opt for home loan!

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2009

There are many pitfalls that can turn this smooth process into a bumpy one. Here are some of those pitfalls that you should be aware of and avoid.

Warning! Check the home loan agreement carefully

Warning! Check the home loan agreement carefully

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2009

A loan agreement is a 'contract' entered into between the borrower and the lender (banks and financial institutions) that regulates the terms of a loan. The loan agreement comes into picture immediately after the bank appraises your credit and the property that you have identified.

Does IPO grading bring value to your investments?

Does IPO grading bring value to your investments?

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2009

The Securities and Exchange Board of India made it mandatory to grade all IPOs starting May 1, 2007.

Why invest in debt mutual funds

Why invest in debt mutual funds

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2009

The average return from the top 15 debt mutual funds in the last one year has been 25.96 per cent.

Tips to invest in stocks and bonds

Tips to invest in stocks and bonds

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2009

The world has changed with people changing from being cautious about their money to being better risk-takers.

All about offshore investing

All about offshore investing

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2009

Offshore Investing involves investing money in investment avenues in a foreign country rather than your home country. This is done through targeting benefits offered to investors by firms and governments across the globe.

Benefits and risks of strategic investment

Benefits and risks of strategic investment

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2009

Strategic investment gives the investing company access to resources at a fairly low cost.

7 myths about Swiss bank accounts busted

7 myths about Swiss bank accounts busted

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2009

What many don't know is that Swiss banks are just like any bank in the world.

The pros and cons of investing in fixed deposits

The pros and cons of investing in fixed deposits

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2009

Bank deposits serve the purpose of preserving capital, which is the most wanted at certain times.

Loan offers lend colour to the festive season

Loan offers lend colour to the festive season

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2009

It is that time of the year when banks and finance companies lend color to the festive season by rolling out the red carpet for customers.

Funds transfer: What you should know

Funds transfer: What you should know

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2009

The main differences between NEFT and RTGS are the time taken for transfer of funds and in the way it operates.

Buying a second home? Read this first

Buying a second home? Read this first

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2009

Let us see some of the important factors that you should consider before buying your second house.

The best way to distribute your wealth

The best way to distribute your wealth

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2009

A private trust is a system where you create a trust and nominate yourself as the authorised owner of all the assets.

What is dual listing; why India may not adopt it

What is dual listing; why India may not adopt it

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2009

But what is dual listing all about? Why is India hesitant to adopt it? And what should be done? How does this issue stand between the Bharti and MTN deal? Let's find out.

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