Sudeep Jain &Amp; Tinesh Bhasin In Mumbai

Stories by Sudeep Jain &Amp; Tinesh Bhasin In Mumbai

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2016

With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.

Small savings schemes score for retail investors

Small savings schemes score for retail investors

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2016

For longer tenure products, they offer higher returns compared to other instruments. But for shorter tenures, things are getting tighter for investors.

Taking loans to repay card dues is not smart

Taking loans to repay card dues is not smart

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2016

Use credit cards with discretion and try to generate a net monthly surplus to avoid falling into a debt trap

Penniless in the middle of the month? Check out these loan options

Penniless in the middle of the month? Check out these loan options

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2016

Short-term loans from NBFCs can be more convenient but come at higher cost

Why you MUST NOT share real personal data while downloading free apps

Why you MUST NOT share real personal data while downloading free apps

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2016

You should rather use nicknames, incorrect date of birth and if possible make a separate e-mail address for such apps and services. You should also not share your phone number

Making a will? Minimise disputes when distributing wealth unevenly

Making a will? Minimise disputes when distributing wealth unevenly

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2016

Explain reasons for uneven bequest in the will and make small changes to it regularly to show that your intention remains unchanged.

Read this before you invest in non-convertible debentures!

Read this before you invest in non-convertible debentures!

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2016

For the wealthy, post-tax returns of debt funds would work out better

Selling a house? This is how you can claim tax benefits

Selling a house? This is how you can claim tax benefits

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2016

If a house is sold and the proceeds are used to buy another, whoever contributed to the purchase of the first house can claim exemption on capital gains tax

Why virtual trading is not a substitute for real world

Why virtual trading is not a substitute for real world

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2016

Such platforms are good for novices, and help seasoned players test their investment strategies

Redevelopment compensation is not taxed

Redevelopment compensation is not taxed

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2016

Cooperative societies get more tax benefits as compared to individual house owners.

Why it makes sense to invest in gold bond schemes

Why it makes sense to invest in gold bond schemes

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2016

It's good for diversifying portfolio and saving for long-term goals

Banning cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh on govt radar

Banning cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh on govt radar

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigations Team on black money has also proposed that holding more than Rs 15 lakh in cash be made illegal for individuals and for companies, report Tinesh Bhasin and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

How to deal with different scores from credit bureaus

How to deal with different scores from credit bureaus

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2016

If variation is over 50 points, write to the bank and bureau immediately to correct the discrepancy

How to take action against an errant builder

How to take action against an errant builder

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2016

If the developers continue to express inability to pay, buyers should file a petition in the SC and request it to initiate proceedings under Article 142 of the Constitution

UPI: It's not only about transferring money

UPI: It's not only about transferring money

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2016

The interface allows you to add multiple banks and transfer money, even between payment wallets, for a fraction of existing costs

Child care via MFs: Avoid lock-in option

Child care via MFs: Avoid lock-in option

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2016

Go for open-ended scheme that allows redemption, in case the fund does not perform

Don't wait, buy a house within your budget

Don't wait, buy a house within your budget

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2016

It will bring down the cost of a second house because of tax benefits and price appreciation

RBI's Sachet can help curb ponzi schemes

RBI's Sachet can help curb ponzi schemes

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2016

As all regulators are part of it, individuals don't need to worry about approaching the right authority

Stick with your insurer even if medical policy is withdrawn

Stick with your insurer even if medical policy is withdrawn

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

Moving to a new company means losing out on continuity benefits

Taxi apps Uber, Ola are useful for short distances

Taxi apps Uber, Ola are useful for short distances

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2016

The competition between app-based taxi services has led to a drop in prices and more choices for customers.