Rajesh Kumar, Outlook Money

Stories by Rajesh Kumar, Outlook Money

After FBT, are ESOPs attractive?

After FBT, are ESOPs attractive?

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2007

If companies recover the fringe benefit tax on employee stock options from the beneficiaries, does it still make sense for employees to go for them?

Why MFs find banking sector attractive

Why MFs find banking sector attractive

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2007

Three MFs - Benchmark, Lotus and Tata MF - have filed draft offer documents for their upcoming banking sector schemes.

Insurance policy: Buy from an agent or broker??

Insurance policy: Buy from an agent or broker??

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2007

Before buying a life insurance policy, weigh the pros and cons of who you are buying froman agent, broker or bancassurance.

Auto loans: Are floating rates good?

Auto loans: Are floating rates good?

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2007

Some banks have come up with the novelty of auto loans on floating rates. Is it worthwhile to go for them when some lenders are offering loans at lower fixed rates?

20 ventures you can start with Rs 5 lakh!

20 ventures you can start with Rs 5 lakh!

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2007

It's much easier to be an entrepreneur now -exciting areas are opening up in a brave new India and you do not need a pot of gold to make them fly.

A guide on how to invest abroad

A guide on how to invest abroad

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2007

You can now remit up to $100,000 abroad per year to invest in a range of options such as stocks, indices, derivatives, currency and real estate. Here's how you can go about it.

MFs: Bigger funds may not be better

MFs: Bigger funds may not be better

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2007

It's good to see your fund's corpus rise over time, but when funds become too large, their performance can be adversely impacted. And mid-cap funds are more prone to this phenomenon.

Why Ulips are the best bet

Why Ulips are the best bet

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2007

A smart investor buys a term cover for life insurance and invests in funds independently. But for those who cannot, Ulips are the best bets.

The merits of payroll donation

The merits of payroll donation

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2007

A payroll donation programme could be the right answer for people who have everything but time.

Want a loan? Credit scores soon!

Want a loan? Credit scores soon!

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2007

The Credit Bureau of India (Cibil) is set to launch a credit score database that will reflect the creditworthiness of every borrower in the country.

Quitting? How to make a smooth exit

Quitting? How to make a smooth exit

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2007

So how to be the employee colleagues are sad to lose and organisations glad to welcome back? Follow this road map.

Buying a house? Beware of builders' tricks

Buying a house? Beware of builders' tricks

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2007

Builders have a variety of ways of catching the unsuspecting homebuyer on the wrong foot. Here are eight common ones and ways to counter them.

Best channels to remit money to India

Best channels to remit money to India

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2007

While choosing a channel to remit money to India, don't evaluate the ones available just on the parameters of cost, convenience and speed, also see which one best suits your needs.

Want big salaries? Try the realty sector

Want big salaries? Try the realty sector

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2007

The boom in real estate has made it a viable career option. Institutes are running specialised courses to turn out the professionals the industry needs.

How to deal with recovery agents & debt

How to deal with recovery agents & debt

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2007

Numerous things could jeopardise your loan repayment. Debt can become a noose around your neck. How do you deal with it, and the related dangers?

Managing money was never so easy

Managing money was never so easy

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2007

Move beyond making notes and Excel. With a little bit of discipline, a personal finance software can help you be your own money manager.

Take the fund track to freedom

Take the fund track to freedom

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2007

Mutual funds have given investors the choice to move away from traditional investment options

The future of your money

The future of your money

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2007

New one-stop shops will redefine how you transact in shares, funds, insurance and debt.

Use the portal and vent your anger!

Use the portal and vent your anger!

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2007

Technology gives the common consumer a platform and a voice to air his grievance. Here's how you can help yourself

How to raise fund in a crisis?

How to raise fund in a crisis?

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2007

We all face moments of crisis in our lives. How do you ensure that your finances stretch to keep you afloat?