Uma Shashikant, Outlook Money

Stories by Uma Shashikant, Outlook Money

What should you expect from your wealth manager?

What should you expect from your wealth manager?

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2011

Managing wealth is primarily about asset allocation. The basis for choice of assets and the proportion that should be held in each investor's portfolio depends on his/her objectives and constraints. It is the core proposition of financial planning.

Teach your children about money, not stock markets

Teach your children about money, not stock markets

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2011

Children need to learn how these choices are made. In a household that has limited income, running a tight budget might be the only way to allocate money.

Tips to balance your investment portfolio

Tips to balance your investment portfolio

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2010

Investments are made at different times, and perhaps, through different advisors, which does not help in consolidation.

A cheque is not just a piece of paper. Know more

A cheque is not just a piece of paper. Know more

Rediff.com   14 May 2010

It's imperative for you to know more about cheques to ensure that you don't end up losing your hard-earned money.

An eye opener on monthly investment plans

An eye opener on monthly investment plans

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2010

MIPs may not always provide monthly returns. But you can surely rely on them to deliver steady income

How to choose the right credit card

How to choose the right credit card

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2010

Here's the lowdown on how to choose a credit card that best suits your wallet.

Need to control rude recovery agents

Need to control rude recovery agents

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2010

Some incidents make one wonder whether banks deliberately flout RBI guidelines on recovery, says S Saroja.

Divestment: Will the govt speed it up?

Divestment: Will the govt speed it up?

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2010

Divestment in India has been a painfully slow process. Will the government finally press the gas?

Buying a dream house? Check these hidden costs!

Buying a dream house? Check these hidden costs!

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2010

Before you go for that dream house, know some hidden costs that can skew your budget.

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2010

The New Year doesn't seem to be bringing good tidings for salaried employees. The tax burden of certain benefits that was being borne by the employer so far has been shifted to the employees now.

Need quick money? Try loan against shares

Need quick money? Try loan against shares

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2010

A loan against shares could be a viable option if you want to raise some money quickly. A closer look.

The fastest growing jobs

The fastest growing jobs

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2010

Not every sector is going to grow equally this year. Here's a forecast of the jobs scene.

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2010

The New Year doesn't seem to be bringing good tidings for salaried employees. The tax burden of certain benefits that was being borne by the employer so far has been shifted to the employees now.

Two launches set the field for customer value

Two launches set the field for customer value

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2009

The minimum entry age for both plan is 18 years.

How customers are exploited; what's the remedy?

How customers are exploited; what's the remedy?

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2009

Any deficiency in product or service has recourse under the CP Act.

Special: The soothsayer of Mint Street

Special: The soothsayer of Mint Street

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2009

Reddy's performance as RBI governor has won him admiration the world over. A year after leaving the RBI, he is a much sought after speaker on matters economic.

Special: The re-invention of the PSU bank

Special: The re-invention of the PSU bank

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2009

The re-invention that PSU banks have undergone recently is a great story.

Special: Twist in tax regime

Special: Twist in tax regime

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2009

The new EET method of taxation needs to be debated extensively.

Tips to pick the right workplace

Tips to pick the right workplace

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2009

Assess whether a company offers what you need to do at various career stages.

How you can cut your tax liability

How you can cut your tax liability

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2009

Section 54 EC, if availed properly can bring several benefits for the taxpayer.