Priyadarshini Maji And Tinesh Bhasin

Stories by Priyadarshini Maji And Tinesh Bhasin

Want to make big money in stocks? Go contrarian

Want to make big money in stocks? Go contrarian

Rediff.com   7 May 2018

Contrarian stocks can help investors generate much higher returns than buying shares of companies that have shown consistent high growth for years.

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Rediff.com   5 May 2018

From yacht cruise to jet skiing, get a taste of adventure this summer.

Smart tips to take care of high medical bills

Smart tips to take care of high medical bills

Rediff.com   2 May 2018

Instead of enhancing the sum insured of your basic policy, a more cost-effective option is buying a super top-up policy.

Want to earn risk-free 8% annually?

Want to earn risk-free 8% annually?

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2018

Investors can earn risk-free income of 6% to 8% annually by lending stocks.

Is it time to switch your home loan lender?

Is it time to switch your home loan lender?

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2018

New borrowers should go for banks over housing finance companies as the new benchmark -- MCLR -- is more transparent.

Who gets your FB, Twitter, Insta when you're gone?

Who gets your FB, Twitter, Insta when you're gone?

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2018

Have you decided what will happen to your social networking accounts and your digital possessions when you are no more?

Want to invest in MFs online?

Want to invest in MFs online?

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2018

Various online platforms let you invest in direct mutual funds.

It makes sense to invest in small savings schemes

It makes sense to invest in small savings schemes

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2018

SBI has twice hiked interest rates on fixed deposits within a month, but an investor still gets better returns at the post office.

New ITR form: More pain for salaried employees

New ITR form: More pain for salaried employees

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2018

The new ITR forms have shifted the entire onus on the taxpayers to prove their claim for deductions, expenses or exemptions.

How to get the best deals on your summer holiday

How to get the best deals on your summer holiday

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2018

Travel companies and agencies are offering early bird discounts going up to 40 per cent. Priyadarshini Maji reports

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2018

Besides the thrill of changing cars quite often, a higher tax deduction is available, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin

Not yet filed FY16 tax return? HURRY!

Not yet filed FY16 tax return? HURRY!

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2018

Miss the March 31, 2018 deadline to file belated tax return for FY16, and risk an I-T notice and a hefty fine.

How to play the debt market

How to play the debt market

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2018

If you are in credit opportunity funds, income funds or dynamic bond funds for a long-term goal, stay put.

Should you buy the free health check-up policy?

Should you buy the free health check-up policy?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2018

The amount for which free check-up is offered can be quite low, while in some policies it comes only after a considerable waiting period.

Want to beat volatility with decent returns?

Want to beat volatility with decent returns?

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2018

Use fixed maturity plans to tide interest rate volatility if you're okay with lock-in because longer duration. FMPs can give up to annualised 7.7 per cent returns.

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2018

Under the EB-5 visa programme you can become a US citizen provided you invest $500,000 in an approved project and create targeted employment. But only 700 Indians can do so each year.

Planning retirement? Buy these MFs

Planning retirement? Buy these MFs

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2018

Investors across age groups and risk appetite can invest in these schemes.

Play safe in 2018: Add gold to your portfolio

Play safe in 2018: Add gold to your portfolio

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2018

Investors should allocate 10 to 15 per cent in their portfolios to gold through sovereign gold bonds.

How to protect your assets from spouse's bad loans

How to protect your assets from spouse's bad loans

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2018

If the spouse is the guarantor of husband's business loans, banks can hold her liable for default. Here are ways to ring-fence her assets.

Last minute tax tips...

Last minute tax tips...

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2018

Evaluate recurring investment products and do the numbers before making any investments.