Kairav Shah

Stories by Kairav Shah

Loans: Think twice before becoming a guarantor

Loans: Think twice before becoming a guarantor

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2010

Before agreeing to serve as a guarantor, it is necessary to assess the borrower's credit, cash flows to determine whether he or she is capable of repaying the loan.

Why it's risky to become a guarantor

Why it's risky to become a guarantor

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2009

Gauge your financial strength and the borrower's before sticking your neck out.

Some good news for homemakers

Some good news for homemakers

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2007

Though there aren't many options, homemakers could get insured from the few available ones.

Planning your next holiday? 8 money saving tips

Planning your next holiday? 8 money saving tips

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2007

A good plan is a great help when on vacation.

Don't sell your car after 3 years for tax sops

Don't sell your car after 3 years for tax sops

Rediff.com   21 May 2007

Do not sell your car after three years for tax benefits.

Why car insurance is a must

Why car insurance is a must

Rediff.com   7 May 2007

It is important for you to have car insurance for the safety of others, as well as yourself.

Buying insurance? Beware!

Buying insurance? Beware!

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2007

The best way of going about it is going for term insurance. This product gives your life cover but no returns if you outlive the expiry date of policy.

The rising EMI burden

The rising EMI burden

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2007

In the last couple of years, interest rates have been rising consistently. Home loan borrowers -- both existing and potential -- are a baffled lot because of the sheer speed of the escalation.

Travel insurance? An absolute must

Travel insurance? An absolute must

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2007

There are a whole lot of insurance products available.

Insurance: Read the fine print now!

Insurance: Read the fine print now!

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2007

With spiralling costs, it is important that you read the fine print in your insurance policy.

Why travel insurance is a MUST

Why travel insurance is a MUST

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2007

Mediclaim is the perfect way to enjoy your vacation without any financial stress.

The BEST investment plans for all

The BEST investment plans for all

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2007

Investing in multiple tools such as mutual funds and pension funds will help mitigate risks.

How to file the tax return, easily

How to file the tax return, easily

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2007

It is mandatory for everybody to enter his/her PAN

How to soften the capital gains tax blow

How to soften the capital gains tax blow

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2007

A capital gain is classified as short-term or long-term depending on how long you have held the asset.

Getting into the core of fringe benefit tax

Getting into the core of fringe benefit tax

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2007

'Benefits in kind' are the ones which are not included in an employee's salary cheque or wages.

How to benefit from HRA part of your salary

How to benefit from HRA part of your salary

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2007

Here we can highlight two-way benefits on HRA (house rent allowance) along with home loans.

What makes a successful savings plan

What makes a successful savings plan

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2007

Saving generally means putting money aside. Here's how to go about it smartly.