Rajesh Kumar, Outlook Money

Stories by Rajesh Kumar, Outlook Money

Your dream house may have to wait a little longer

Your dream house may have to wait a little longer

Rediff.com   18 May 2007

The property boom seems to be tapering off. With experts estimating a 10-20 per cent fall in real estate prices in many cities, it makes sense to defer the purchase or buy in select areas

Tips on how to keep burglars away

Tips on how to keep burglars away

Rediff.com   17 May 2007

It's the age of insecurity, but, thankfully, also the age of smart technology

Jammed services?

Jammed services?

Rediff.com   16 May 2007

Cellular operators continue to disappoint

What's in a name? A lot actually

What's in a name? A lot actually

Rediff.com   16 May 2007

If FMPs get categorised as liquid funds, they will attract higher dividend distribution tax

K.I.S.S.: Secret to strong portfolio

K.I.S.S.: Secret to strong portfolio

Rediff.com   14 May 2007

Restraint and focus could help build a strong portfolio

Volatile markets? Tips to make money

Volatile markets? Tips to make money

Rediff.com   10 May 2007

Multi-cap funds have the flexibility to invest across the market cap segments. This should mean returns that beat diversified equity funds. But, what we find is their returns are similar

Investors, careful where you invest!

Investors, careful where you invest!

Rediff.com   8 May 2007

The Monetary Policy, 2007-08, will result in indirect measures to stop the hardening of the rupee. But their impact will take time to kick in

How Q4 results affected these stocks

How Q4 results affected these stocks

Rediff.com   7 May 2007

We analyse the fourth quarter results of companies and find out what impact they had on their stocks. Also, an update on the fortunes of our previously recommended stock picks

Investing tricks not taught in grad schools

Investing tricks not taught in grad schools

Rediff.com   4 May 2007

Investor camps are a good place to learn the nitty-gritty of investing in stocks. And it may make good sense to join one before taking a plunge into equity investing

Do you really own what you inherit?

Do you really own what you inherit?

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2007

You may not necessarily end up rich after inheriting wealth or assets. You may have to shell out part of the pie as taxes or other costs. Here's what to expect and watch out for.

What are STPs? How they help make money

What are STPs? How they help make money

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2007

Transfer funds systematically to average costs in a choppy market.

Here's how to pick the BEST mutual funds

Here's how to pick the BEST mutual funds

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2007

With 1,500-plus schemes in the market, how do you pick the winners? Here's help.

Cashless health insurance? More pain than gain

Cashless health insurance? More pain than gain

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2007

You may think that all will be well because you have a cashless settlement mediclaim policy. But, that's not so. From pain-killers, they can easily turn into pain-givers.

The best mid-cap mutual funds

The best mid-cap mutual funds

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2007

Mid-cap funds have given three-digit returns -- more than those from benchmark and large-cap funds. But, due to the higher risk they entail, you need to tread with care.

How a behemoth plans to regain lost crown

How a behemoth plans to regain lost crown

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2007

UTI, India's first mutual fund, has been on the backfoot in a competitive marketplace. The fightback looks not just at new products, but new processes and investor services

Will Delhi's Master Plan '21 solve its woes?

Will Delhi's Master Plan '21 solve its woes?

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2007

The implementation of the recently unveiled Master Plan for Delhi is unlikely to provide durable solutions for the capital's multitude of housing, infrastructure and other problems.

What is adjustable rate in a home loan?

What is adjustable rate in a home loan?

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2007

There is nothing that prevents you from having a car loan and a home loan together

What your insurance agent won't tell you

What your insurance agent won't tell you

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2007

Of the 15 life insurance companies, just 10 make their portfolios available on their websites

Can you really trust your LIC agent?

Can you really trust your LIC agent?

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2007

Development officers and agents of LIC are promoting Money Plus claiming to offer astronomical returns

For a 7-figure salary, be an actuary

For a 7-figure salary, be an actuary

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2007

A future as an actuary could see your fortunes multiply as opportunities open up in every sector. Already have a job? Not to worry, because you can do the course even while working