Saurabh Shah, Outlook Money

Stories by Saurabh Shah, Outlook Money

Time to get some debt funds in your books

Time to get some debt funds in your books

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2007

With interest rates expected to soften in the long term, debt funds have found new energy, and are expected to attract investors

How to gain freedom from the boss

How to gain freedom from the boss

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2007

People who can adapt their skill set to different sectors always remain relevant, irrespective of the job scenario

Foreign funds now on offer in India

Foreign funds now on offer in India

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2007

total of four diversified equity funds that would invest your money abroad were launched in the past month.

Mutual funds: It's best to merge several folios

Mutual funds: It's best to merge several folios

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2007

But you may need to do some running around to obtain a no-objection certificate from your earlier agent if you have switched agents

This is how banks fleece you

This is how banks fleece you

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2007

Banks may be offering you more services than ever, but they have their price tags

Why smart people make dumb money mistakes

Why smart people make dumb money mistakes

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2007

We are programmed to get our money decisions wrong. But we can still win

A Ulip with an all-equity option

A Ulip with an all-equity option

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2007

Max New York Life's recently launched Ulip gives you the all-equity option

Insurance just a click away

Insurance just a click away

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2007

Shopping for insurance online is the way to go, especially if you need general insurance. Here you can compare various deals in the market to choose the one best suited to you.

Insurance: Some good news, some bad

Insurance: Some good news, some bad

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2007

While the costs of auto and home covers have gone down, that of health cover has gone up.

Does phone banking really help?

Does phone banking really help?

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2007

Many banking services are now just a call away. But how much of a banker can your phone be? And is it trustworthy?

3 reasons why term plans make sense

3 reasons why term plans make sense

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2007

Term plans not only give high cover for low premiums, they are flexible and can help you cover various loans as well

Financial guide for single parents

Financial guide for single parents

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2007

Single parents carry a double load. They need special strategies to cope with the situation

8 tips to make best use of your bank

8 tips to make best use of your bank

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2007

Complications have accompanied the conveniences that the evolution of banking in India has ushered in.

The real 2-in-1 ULIP

The real 2-in-1 ULIP

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2007

If you must buy a Ulip, the smart move will be to get the one that gives fund value plus sum assured

Buying a car? 5 smart moves

Buying a car? 5 smart moves

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2007

It makes sense to let your head do the leading when you buy a car. Especially, since it is a depreciating asset and won't give you any returns.

10 great ways to manage your debt

10 great ways to manage your debt

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2007

Don't run away from debt, manage it. Here how to make debt cheaper, safer and tax-efficient.

Are your papers safe in the bank?

Are your papers safe in the bank?

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2007

You cannot do much to ensure that the documents banks take from you before giving a loan do not get damaged

When to sell your mutual fund

When to sell your mutual fund

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2007

Encashing your mutual fund at the right time is as important as buying one.

Don't go for a fixed-rate home loan now

Don't go for a fixed-rate home loan now

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2007

Go for a fixed rate," your banker is likely to insist if you enquire about a home loan. But floating is what makes sense at present

How to select an online broker

How to select an online broker

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2007

It is important to zero in on the right Net broker before stepping into the convenient world of online stock investing. Evaluate both qualitative and quantitative factors to make a choice.