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Retired? Invest here for higher returns

Retired? Invest here for higher returns

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2009

If you are wondering where to invest, here are some excellent investment options for you.

Is your income Indian enough?

Is your income Indian enough?

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2009

A look at what constitutes Income on Indian soil and what is not from the perspective of the income tax department. The income tax department defines certain incomes as Accruing or Arising in India. This is the basis of calculating your income and income tax. Let's get to know a bit more. . .

Don't let NAV mislead you

Don't let NAV mislead you

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2009

We all tend to look at the returns of the mutual fund before taking a decision to invest our hard-earned money in it. The returns actually denote the appreciation/depreciation of the NAV of the fund. Unfortunately, NAV (Net Asset Value) of the fund is grossly misunderstood. Here we attempt to clear the myth surrounding NAV.

Do you have disability insurance?

Do you have disability insurance?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2009

Disability insurance, often called disability income insurance, is a form of insurance that insures the beneficiary's earned income against the risk that disability will make working (and therefore earning) impossible. It includes paid sick leave, short-term disability benefits, and long-term disability benefits.

A word on real estate foreclosures

A word on real estate foreclosures

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2009

Foreclosure is a procedure that takes place when the borrower is not able to pay the loan on time. Due to this reason the lender (banks, financial institutions) would declare the borrower as a defaulter. If the borrower is not able to meet the loan expectations for a prolonged period of time, then the lender would try to sell the property and recover the losses that were created by the lender.

Budget tips for frequent travellers

Budget tips for frequent travellers

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2009

Do you have wings on your feet? Are you happy to travel until your money runs out? You're a free spirit, but what if your job's not waiting when you come back? Now, that should be a powerful incentive to economise on the stuff that doesn't matter, while still having a great trip. Here are some nifty ideas to do just that:

Got insurance? Remember the premium!

Got insurance? Remember the premium!

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2009

Generally, there is a grace period for paying your insurance premiums -- a period of one month. During this period, the policy remains valid. However, beyond one month, the policy lapses, and no claims will be entertained by the insurance company in case of any eventuality.

Are you protected against floods?

Are you protected against floods?

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2009

Flood insurance denotes the specific insurance coverage against property loss from flooding. The protection offered by most policy covers losses incurred due to some failure at the home itself.

Understanding the price-inflation link

Understanding the price-inflation link

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2009

Inflation does NOT, however, mean an increase in the general price level of goods and services within a country. What inflation actually means is an inflation of the money supply, i.e. an increase in the total number of rupees in circulation.

All about liquid funds

All about liquid funds

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2009

When we try and understand the term 'liquid' in financial terms, it means an asset which is as good as hard cash. Real estate is the least 'liquid' of all assets and a savings deposit is the most 'liquid' of all. Similarly, Liquid Funds are a kind of mutual fund or debt fund which can be redeemed in as less as 24 hours.

7 reasons why wife must know about finances

7 reasons why wife must know about finances

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2009

This is the time to sit down and stress on the importance of your partner needing to be aware of all important financial information. This may not be the most entertaining of activities, but it is the key to taking the best possible care of one of the most important people in your life.

What the Budget holds for the coming year

What the Budget holds for the coming year

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2009

Here is a quick round up of what budget 09-10 is expected to hold for the Indians this coming year.

Budget: Why it's a boon for small businesses

Budget: Why it's a boon for small businesses

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2009

The Budget 2009 has spared small businesses from a lot of administrative hassles. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has submitted that small businesses below the turnover of Rs 40 lakh (Rs 4 million) have the option of declaring income at 8 per cent of their turnover and pay taxes accordingly.

Own part of a PSU and partner with FM?

Own part of a PSU and partner with FM?

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2009

From a consumer point of view too this would bring about an improvement in the service levels of these companies as there would be more pressure on these companies to perform better and get profits.

Why Rs 1 lakh tax-free investment limit is useless

Why Rs 1 lakh tax-free investment limit is useless

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2009

A case study on why the Rs 1 lakh (Rs 100,000) tax-free investment limit for Section 80C of the Income Tax Act is ridiculously low and impractical.

Exempt Exempt Tax: Boon or bane?

Exempt Exempt Tax: Boon or bane?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2009

There has been considerable discussion during the past few years about the Government changing from the EEE to EET Tax regime related to tax saving financial products. The acronyms have a simple expansion: Exempt -- Exempt -- Exempt and Exempt -- Exempt -- Tax. With the upcoming Budget expected to give some direction on this issue, its time we understood what these terms mean and their impact on our pockets.

Budget, interest rates and you!

Budget, interest rates and you!

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2009

The debate on interest rates continues on the days leading to the Budget. So what are its consequences on our household budgets and pockets? Read on. . .

Online security enhanced for credit cards?

Online security enhanced for credit cards?

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2009

In one of its recent announcements, the Reserve Bank of India announced that come August all online credit and debit transactions will need to go through one more step before they can be completed successfully.

Buying a car? Know your insurance premium

Buying a car? Know your insurance premium

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2009

Insurance premium is not common for all types of cars. Hence, you should know the premium amount before you decide to buy a car.

Are index funds right for you?

Are index funds right for you?

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2009

These funds constitute their portfolio using the same stocks and in the same ratio as found in the index. These funds simply mirror the index. So their returns are in the same line as the returns generated by the index. They will never outperform the index.