Keep a war chest ready to take advantage of the likely dips till the general elections.
There are of course, other ways to win elections including intimidation of voters, gerrymandering, fiddling electoral rolls, booth-capturing and other creative forms of rigging.
Cashless settlement, the norm in health policies today, is often marred by delays, rejections and mistakes. You can help yourself by knowing the processes involved and what you need to do
Falling markets have not spared Ulips, but their long-term mandate still keeps them worthwhile
Advance preparation in this financial year 2008-09 itself can help you avoid the last-minute anxiety
Regular investment is the key to reaching a financial goal, irrespective of the waves in the equity market
Off-market share trading can suit you better at times. A look at its procedure and implications
The three stocks from the Sensex that managed to break the trend in the falling markets are from the FMCG and pharmaceuticals space
Its not recession...yet. But slowdown it is, from the dipping stockmarket and industrial production, to prices heading upstairs. With the government unlikely to make major policy changes, it is time to look for solutions
Bank fixed deposits offer the safety of assured returns. But inflation and taxes can take a big bite off your money
Look for companies whose earnings growth may not be great, but they are relatively debt-free.
When supply exceeds demand in a liquid market, prices drop until demand matches supply.
A cynical and realistic investor may be able to profit from that. You would have to read the signals carefully and time the exit perfectly.
Switch combines a redemption transaction and a purchase transaction into one
A chore is always a bore. But this one's not even simple.
An average investor who has stayed committed to equity thus far should now be averaging down and buying on every dip rather than selling
Serious money will only come in if there is a fall of another 5-10 per cent, or the market stays in the current price band for the next 6 to 8 months.
Job-hopping may be in vogue, but those who do decide to spend dedicated years in an organisation are eligible for a free lump sum that you can put to work
Used intelligently, a credit card will get a smart buyer more value than what he pays for. Here's how you can push that plastic further
It's high time that those who think stock investing is a game of luck, overcome their misconceptions and fear.
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