Priyadarshini Maji And Tinesh Bhasin

Stories by Priyadarshini Maji And Tinesh Bhasin

Should you buy OPD, diagnostics insurance?

Should you buy OPD, diagnostics insurance?

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2018

Before you buy a cashless benefit plan at lower premiums, check if you can make full use of it. Most don't even exhaust the entire benefit.

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2018

While there's tax arbitrage advantage in ULIPs now, experts say investors should prefer mutual funds for long-term savings.

How you can find out if your Aadhaar was misused

How you can find out if your Aadhaar was misused

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2018

Now you can check your Aadhaar authentication history online to track if anyone misused your unique identity.

4 ways the Budget cheers senior citizens

4 ways the Budget cheers senior citizens

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

Thanks to Budget 2018, seniors can invest more and also save more.

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Did you know that your home insurance covers valuables in bank locker?

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Install a security software that has an app advisor function, advises Tinesh Bhasin.

Should you go for a zero-cost medical loan?

Should you go for a zero-cost medical loan?

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2018

Here's what borrowers must pay attention to before going for such medical loans.

Investing in bitcoin? A word of caution

Investing in bitcoin? A word of caution

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2017

Don't invest more than 5 per cent of your portfolio in bitcoin. The virtual currency's price has run up very fast and experts feel a correction may be around the corner.

The dangers of financial apps on your smartphone

The dangers of financial apps on your smartphone

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2017

'Malicious files can silently sit in your phone and relay data to hackers without your knowledge.'

Payments banks vs wallets: What should you opt for?

Payments banks vs wallets: What should you opt for?

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2017

While a wallet is convenient, payments bank offers interest on deposits and ATM facility.

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2017

Don't share information over phone with anyone. Use only official apps. Keep Aadhaar locked unless needed.

Active funds vs ETFs: Where should you invest?

Active funds vs ETFs: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2017

ETFs may be an option if you are considering only large-cap funds, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin.

How to secure your family's financial future

How to secure your family's financial future

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

Use whole life term policies for legacy planning. By doing so, your annual outgo will come down and returns will improve, suggest Chirag Madia and Tinesh Bhasin.

Would you buy a Trump flat in India?

Would you buy a Trump flat in India?

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2017

'Some brands only lend their names to the property and take a royalty.' 'The developer only needs to adhere to the terms and conditions of the contracts.' 'But branded apartments from Trump are particular about every small detail.'

When you can't access your spouse's bank account

When you can't access your spouse's bank account

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2017

How can you access the bank account of an incapacitated person?

Made a Bitcoin fortune? Pay the tax now!

Made a Bitcoin fortune? Pay the tax now!

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2017

Based on the holding period, the profit you make is liable to short-term or long-term capital gains tax, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin.

All you need to know about employee bonds

All you need to know about employee bonds

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2017

If an employee bond is used to ensure that the employee never leaves, then it is illegal.

Are consumers always kings?

Are consumers always kings?

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2017

Goods and services provided without any consideration are out of ambit of Consumer Protection Act; investors, too, cannot approach a forum. Tinesh Bhasin reports

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2017

With mobile data getting cheaper, insurers are introducing technologies that eases buying and lodging claims.

Want to make money betting on gold?

Want to make money betting on gold?

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2017

Tinesh Bhasin explains the pros and cons of trading in gold 'options', which were introduced in India this Dhanteras