Mohit Satyanand, Outlook Money

Stories by Mohit Satyanand, Outlook Money

No surprises: Real losses in real estate

No surprises: Real losses in real estate

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2007

As we had expected, real estate stocks have seen a slump in prices. The downturn may continue, so it's better to stay away.

What are prenup pacts? How do they help?

What are prenup pacts? How do they help?

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2007

The issue of division of property and assets after divorce is as delicate as divorce itself is. Often the process adds further insult to injury.

New taxes & new schemes

New taxes & new schemes

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2007

Some funds may get a direct bite of the infrastructure pie, while taxes add unwanted weight to others.

The Rs 1,000 gift voucher from FM

The Rs 1,000 gift voucher from FM

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2007

The Budget doled out exemptions in bits and pieces. We put them together for you Rs 1,000 gift voucher: From FM with love.

How gold ETFs can make you rich

How gold ETFs can make you rich

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2007

Paper gold saves your investments from volatility, and you from hassles that come with the physical form. The chance of good returns gives that extra shine.

Used cars? Here's a price guide!

Used cars? Here's a price guide!

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2007

The market for second-hand cars today is almost as big as the one for new wheels. And there are actually good deals to be found. A primer for buying used cars.

New job offer? Some dos and don'ts

New job offer? Some dos and don'ts

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2007

The economy is growing fast and there aren't enough skilled people for the jobs. Result: those who are there are getting multiple offers. But how to choose the best job?

Tax and what the FM could do

Tax and what the FM could do

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2007

There are a number of things the FM could do in Budget 2007-08 to soften the tax blows.

12 stocks to make your child rich

12 stocks to make your child rich

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2007

If as you sow, so shall you reap, then equity is the perfect investment for your child. As he grows, so will the money. We suggest 12 stocks in that direction.

Want money to multiply? Get PPF a/c for your kid

Want money to multiply? Get PPF a/c for your kid

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2007

Want your savings to grow at one of the highest risk-free and tax-free rates? Go for a PPF account in your child's name.

Decoding PE ratio

Decoding PE ratio

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2007

Clearly then, when buying a share, we should calculate whether its price is justified by what the company will earn in the future.

Tips on buying the right shares

Tips on buying the right shares

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2007

Investors are willing to bank on growth and value shares at higher multiples

Car, home insurance? Here's help

Car, home insurance? Here's help

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2007

Detariffing has made some insurance sectors cheaper. But, has hit some others

Investments: What's taxed & how much

Investments: What's taxed & how much

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2007

Being an investor, and not a trader, makes a whole lot of difference to the tax liability of a person. We look at the tax implications that different investments have.

Let your 2nd house pay for itself

Let your 2nd house pay for itself

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2007

It will help your finances and even help you escape the taxman

Get tax benefit from mutual funds! Here's how

Get tax benefit from mutual funds! Here's how

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2007

That's what ELSS investments have to offer, coupled with other benefits.

Calculate your tax, in 5 minutes flat!

Calculate your tax, in 5 minutes flat!

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2007

It is now just a five-minute sprint to calculating your tax liability

Calculate your income in 10 minutes

Calculate your income in 10 minutes

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2007

It takes 10 minutes to find out your Gross Total Income.

How to pay LESS tax on your income!

How to pay LESS tax on your income!

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2007

You can reduce your taxable income by investing in specified instruments

PAN, MIN, UIN. . . what's next?

PAN, MIN, UIN. . . what's next?

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2007

Just how many times would they want to know us?