While debt funds have emerged as the flavour of the season, not all investors understand debt funds. So the best they can do is put trust in the fund manager and the fund house.
Fixed-line Internet is consistent and translates into a better experience for users.
You may invest even at current market levels provided you have an investment horizon of five years or more.
'The professional or the freelancer needs to pay taxes from his pocket first and then wait for payments from his clients.'
BBPS allows you to pay electricity, telephone, water supply, gas and DTH bills. Its scope will be expanded to include other payments like school and university fees, government taxes, insurance premiums, mutual fund investments, even credit card bills.
Private banks and start-ups offer instant loans on apps as well as through ATMs.
If you receive an email claiming to be from the income tax department that there's an outstanding tax demand that you need to pay immediately, don't get alarmed. Get cautious.
Such investments come with their own share of risks and buyers may need to hold on for at least 5 to 10 years.
Don't go for family floater plans; though convenient they cost you more.
The I-T department's app is useful for those looking for information, grievance redress, and resolving PAN- or TAN-related issues.
Beware, it's not just criminals who want your data!
New ITR form may be simpler, but some changes could stump you.
It's better to inform your new employer about income earned and deduction availed with the previous one.
Monsoon delay? Claiming compensation from an airline isn't easy.
Priya Nair finds out how investors of mutual funds, shares, unclaimed bank deposits, insurance policies can redeem long-forgotten investments.
While an impending rate cut is a good reason to enter debt funds, another is the high valuations in equity markets.
The jury is still out whether the GST will lower or increase your monthly budget, says Priya Nair.
If you are a frequent traveller, then you should opt for a multi-trip travel plan because it works out to be cheaper.
Short trips can be made to interesting places at 15-20 per cent lower prices.
© 2025 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances