With the rupee slipping to nearly Rs 70 per dollar on Tuesday, most parents with children in the US will feel the pinch
Invest in liquid funds if you have a horizon of three months, ultra-short-term for six months, and low-duration funds for one year.
For the vehicle-owner, the overall cost of buying a car can go up by 2% to 3$%. For two-wheelers, the cost can rise by 1% to 1.5%
Ponzi schemes have characteristics that the informed investor can spot easily.
Sooner the investors shift, the better it is as a majority of equity funds have single-digit returns since January 31.
'By entering at an early age, they stand a better chance of developing into skilled investors.'
Using a Living Will, individuals can specify that they don't want any resuscitation if the death is apparent.
For investors, every cost-saving means higher returns.
If you are bullish on the consumption theme, consider specialised mutual funds that focus on this theme. Remember that such sectoral mutual funds should not make up more than 5% to 10% of your equity portfolio.
Tinesh Bhasin explores the limitations of rights granted to homebuyers under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Keep a close eye on credit quality, financials of NBFCs before investing. These instruments should not constitute more than 15 to 20 per cent of your debt portfolio.
When taking a loan, it is important to look at various factors, and not just the interest rate, says Tinesh Bhasin.
China, France and Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students.
If you miss the July 31 deadline, there is a late filing fee of up to Rs 10,000. Also, you cannot file returns beyond March 31, 2019.
Customers need to weigh whether they will be better off selling their mutual fund holdings or taking a loan against it.
Experts tell Tinesh Bhasin how to pick one to save money as well as some troubles later
'When a company goes into insolvency, by definition it means that existing shareholders have been wiped out.'
If you are planning for a long-term goal like your child's education in a foreign university, invest about 20% of your portfolio in foreign assets that can provide a hedge against the rupee's depreciation.
Why the case for investing in passive funds is becoming stronger.
Restrict investment to Rs 50,000 for tax benefits, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh, but caution that taxation at maturity and compulsory annuities are dampers.
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