Urmila Rao And Sunil Dhawan, Outlook Money

Stories by Urmila Rao And Sunil Dhawan, Outlook Money

Real estate: 7 common mistakes to avoid

Real estate: 7 common mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2008

In bad times, informed investors, too, end up making mistakes in the real estate market. Here's how to avoid the pitfalls

Cashless settlement: All you need to know

Cashless settlement: All you need to know

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2008

Cashless settlement, the norm in health policies today, is often marred by delays, rejections and mistakes. You can help yourself by knowing the processes involved and what you need to do

Bear markets? Ulips are still a good bet

Bear markets? Ulips are still a good bet

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2008

Falling markets have not spared Ulips, but their long-term mandate still keeps them worthwhile

12 must dos to reduce tax filing stress

12 must dos to reduce tax filing stress

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2008

Advance preparation in this financial year 2008-09 itself can help you avoid the last-minute anxiety

The whys and hows of investing in SIPs

The whys and hows of investing in SIPs

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2008

Regular investment is the key to reaching a financial goal, irrespective of the waves in the equity market

Transfer shares via the off-market route

Transfer shares via the off-market route

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2008

Off-market share trading can suit you better at times. A look at its procedure and implications

Play safe when investments are down

Play safe when investments are down

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2008

The three stocks from the Sensex that managed to break the trend in the falling markets are from the FMCG and pharmaceuticals space

How to ride out the slowdown

How to ride out the slowdown

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2008

Its not recession...yet. But slowdown it is, from the dipping stockmarket and industrial production, to prices heading upstairs. With the government unlikely to make major policy changes, it is time to look for solutions

Does it make sense to invest in FDs?

Does it make sense to invest in FDs?

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2008

Bank fixed deposits offer the safety of assured returns. But inflation and taxes can take a big bite off your money

Manage your portfolio with a 'switch'

Manage your portfolio with a 'switch'

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2008

Switch combines a redemption transaction and a purchase transaction into one

Filing tax returns? A step-by-step guide

Filing tax returns? A step-by-step guide

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2008

A chore is always a bore. But this one's not even simple.

All you want to know about gratuity

All you want to know about gratuity

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2008

Job-hopping may be in vogue, but those who do decide to spend dedicated years in an organisation are eligible for a free lump sum that you can put to work

How to use credit card reward points

How to use credit card reward points

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2008

Used intelligently, a credit card will get a smart buyer more value than what he pays for. Here's how you can push that plastic further

Investing in stocks is NOT gambling

Investing in stocks is NOT gambling

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2008

It's high time that those who think stock investing is a game of luck, overcome their misconceptions and fear.

Carry the bank in your mobile

Carry the bank in your mobile

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2008

You can avoid visiting banks, as several innovative technologies help you do banking transactions easily using your cellphone now

All you want to know about insider trading

All you want to know about insider trading

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2008

Insiders who have 'privileged' access to the right information make the gains, while the ordinary investor is left holding overvalued stocks. Here's help to avoid that trap

Let your provident fund do its job

Let your provident fund do its job

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2008

By transferring your PF account and eschewing withdrawals every time you shift jobs, you can add more to your retirement funds

How to keep recovery agents at bay

How to keep recovery agents at bay

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2008

No one wants a recovery agent breathing down his neck. But if you slipped up on your debt, you may have to deal with him. Here's how to make the best of a bad situation

It makes sense to invest in sector funds, but. . .

It makes sense to invest in sector funds, but. . .

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2008

Use sector funds to get tastier returns, but only if you already have a diversified portfolio, experience in investing and can digest the volatility heat

How best to negotiate your salary

How best to negotiate your salary

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2008

It is your responsibility to decode the fine print in compensation by asking the right questions.