Kayezad E Adajania, Sree Ram R, Sunil Dhawan &Amp; Urmila Rao, Outlook Money

Stories by Kayezad E Adajania, Sree Ram R, Sunil Dhawan &Amp; Urmila Rao, Outlook Money

Does phone banking really help?

Does phone banking really help?

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2007

Many banking services are now just a call away. But how much of a banker can your phone be? And is it trustworthy?

3 reasons why term plans make sense

3 reasons why term plans make sense

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2007

Term plans not only give high cover for low premiums, they are flexible and can help you cover various loans as well

Financial guide for single parents

Financial guide for single parents

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2007

Single parents carry a double load. They need special strategies to cope with the situation

8 tips to make best use of your bank

8 tips to make best use of your bank

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2007

Complications have accompanied the conveniences that the evolution of banking in India has ushered in.

The real 2-in-1 ULIP

The real 2-in-1 ULIP

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2007

If you must buy a Ulip, the smart move will be to get the one that gives fund value plus sum assured

Buying a car? 5 smart moves

Buying a car? 5 smart moves

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2007

It makes sense to let your head do the leading when you buy a car. Especially, since it is a depreciating asset and won't give you any returns.

10 great ways to manage your debt

10 great ways to manage your debt

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2007

Don't run away from debt, manage it. Here how to make debt cheaper, safer and tax-efficient.

Are your papers safe in the bank?

Are your papers safe in the bank?

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2007

You cannot do much to ensure that the documents banks take from you before giving a loan do not get damaged

When to sell your mutual fund

When to sell your mutual fund

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2007

Encashing your mutual fund at the right time is as important as buying one.

Don't go for a fixed-rate home loan now

Don't go for a fixed-rate home loan now

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2007

Go for a fixed rate," your banker is likely to insist if you enquire about a home loan. But floating is what makes sense at present

How to select an online broker

How to select an online broker

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2007

It is important to zero in on the right Net broker before stepping into the convenient world of online stock investing. Evaluate both qualitative and quantitative factors to make a choice.

Retiring? Plan your finances well

Retiring? Plan your finances well

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2007

In retirement, you need your income stream to keep pace with inflation

How to use your retirement money

How to use your retirement money

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2007

After providing for regular income, invest both in debt and equity options

Towards a lower home loan burden

Towards a lower home loan burden

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2007

In the long run, the amended Securities Bill may partly determine the interest rates that you pay on your home loans. However, some technical issues still need to be resolved

5 strategies to make your funds last

5 strategies to make your funds last

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2007

Take the worry out of your twilight years.

Help your parents plan retirement

Help your parents plan retirement

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2007

Children have to get into the role of advisors to help parents steer their retirement funds in the right direction

Use credit cards with care; the risks are yours

Use credit cards with care; the risks are yours

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2007

Abroad, credit card companies like Visa and MasterCard help customers if there's a problem in the product or service purchased. But, in India, your only hope is the consumer courts

Age no bar in the job market

Age no bar in the job market

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2007

Older people are finding out that they have to push a little harder to get jobs in the corporate world. But they are proving a point or two in the bargain

How to make a claim for insurance

How to make a claim for insurance

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2007

Claiming insurance compensation can sometimes claim your peace of mind

Don't let high medical bills kill you

Don't let high medical bills kill you

Rediff.com   29 May 2007

There are two reasons why, despite that, you should have an individual mediclaim. The first, of course, is to supplement the amount of cover. The second is to stay covered in between jobs.