SBI Magnum Balanced is a two-in-one scheme for the lazy investor. It rationalises risks, while giving the equity kicker.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has scrapped entry loads on direct applications to MFs. This means that if you invest directly with the fund house by submitting your application forms at any of its collection centres, you don't need to pay entry loads (presently 2.25 per cent). Internet transactions done through the MF's website are also now exempt of loads.
You now have to wade through concepts such as asset allocation, rupee cost averaging and rebalancing, understanding of which is essential to make your investment a success. These weighty words could make the timid give up any thoughts of investing.
You may have bought a unit-linked policy without really checking it out, but you can still make it work for you.
With the imminent introduction of individual credit scores, your loan repayment history will determine how banks will deal with you.
Based on our extensive research, interactions with experts and HR professional, we present the salary outlook for eight sectors across junior, middle and senior levels.
Dramatic changes at workplaces are necessitating new skills that existing schools and other institutes don't provide. Here are some must-have future skills.
In 1991, during the balance of payments crisis, it was an even-money bet that India would become a basket case. In hindsight, it was a great entry-point for investments because the economy made a spectacular recovery. But nobody could have been sure about the turnaround.
You need not worry about getting swept off your feet if the equity market party gets wilder in 2008. Here are five ways by which you can make your moves safer
The beginning of the new year is is the right time to buy gold. But invest in gold funds, or bars, and not jewellery.
What do technical analysts feel about the market in 2008? Three experts share their views.
There are at least three lead players, maybe more, involved in each surrogate birth. The one who has borne the child to term may not have contributed DNA (unless she's also the egg-donor); the "parents" who rented the womb may not have contributed DNA, either!
Check the asset allocation of your diversified equity fund to see that you really have a lower-risk scheme.
Introducing the never-before tool for retail investors, Outlook Money's annual Ulip ranking.
If you have never been to the great Indian IPO party but want to join in, you need to know that the way you fill up your application form could determine your chances of getting an allotment.
The draft guidelines on loan recovery do little to protect borrowers' interests.
The vacation ownership industry is trying to shed dubious reputation of many years. But you still need to carry out some due diligence before investing in a timeshare holiday.
How to buy children's plans with good returns and lowest costs.
The story doesn't end at life cover. You need to protect your other assets as well.
The Nifty flirted around 4,000. Volumes high considering that most firangis are still in Mauritius, or wherever, recovering from hangovers.
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