Urmila Rao And Sunil Dhawan, Outlook Money

Stories by Urmila Rao And Sunil Dhawan, Outlook Money

This fund will help you ride out the storms

This fund will help you ride out the storms

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2008

A fund that shelters money and gives steady returns using high-quality debt options while investors ride out the equity storm

How to use your credit card smartly

How to use your credit card smartly

Rediff.com   5 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

How to make cheaper international calls

How to make cheaper international calls

Rediff.com   26 May 2008

Landline and mobile phones don't give you the best options in international calls. There are better deals to be had

How to rent a hassle-free house

How to rent a hassle-free house

Rediff.com   26 May 2008

With surging real estate prices ensuring a slowdown in property purchases, renting has become a viable option. Here's how to land the best deal

Sell or hold your realty investments?

Sell or hold your realty investments?

Rediff.com   10 May 2008

If you invested in property for capital appreciation, it may better to get out now than later as prices are not showing signs of turning up soon

Get ready for real estate mutual funds

Get ready for real estate mutual funds

Rediff.com   9 May 2008

India's first REMF could well present itself as an investment option soon. But remember to check out the risks and the benefits

Cash crunch? 8 questions to ask yourself

Cash crunch? 8 questions to ask yourself

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2008

Considering that no one wants their finances to capsize, going through rough patches can take a lot of skill. Pay hikes, home loans, stockmarkets,priceswhat turn will these take? We get answers to these questions

What kind of hike will I get this year?

What kind of hike will I get this year?

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2008

The job market is seeing consolidation and HR experts feel hikes will be more moderate in the future

Use tax sops and buy a house

Use tax sops and buy a house

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2008

Make the Income Tax Act work for you by using its tax saving provisions to fund the purchase of not only your first house, but also of the second one.

New job? Look before you leap!

New job? Look before you leap!

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2008

See beyond the greener grass of new economy jobs before you cross over

Transferring money to parents' account? 5 tips

Transferring money to parents' account? 5 tips

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2008

Sending money to your parents is a nice way of letting them know that you care. A ready reckoner of the fastest, the cheapest and the most convenient modes of funds transfer

How to choose the right job? 6 tips

How to choose the right job? 6 tips

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2008

Faced with multiple job offers for your first job? Take that first step into the job market carefully. Here's how to choose the one that suits you best

Invested in MFs? An important tip

Invested in MFs? An important tip

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2008

It is important to nominate a successor to mutual fund investments as it helps smoothen the transfer of funds in case the original investor passes away

Buying mutual funds? Read this!

Buying mutual funds? Read this!

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2008

A mutual fund portfolio requires constant monitoring by an investor to keep it in good health. These simple steps will help you make the most of your investments.

5 value stocks to buy NOW

5 value stocks to buy NOW

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2008

Value stocks with strong fundamentals are good to have, especially when the stockmarket goes bungee jumping. And at current levels, you can pick up a few

Overseas trip? Important money tips

Overseas trip? Important money tips

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2008

Carrying part of the money as currency and the rest in a travel card makes for a hassle-free holiday abroad at the least cost.

Why Tata Motors is a great stock

Why Tata Motors is a great stock

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2008

After witnessing a historic launch, the Nano could prove to be a flagship brand for Tata Motors' fortunes.

7 good tax-saving funds to buy

7 good tax-saving funds to buy

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2008

Correcting markets makes this a great time to buy an ELSS. Here are 7 schemes across the risk spectrum.

Get paid up to Rs 12 lakh to play

Get paid up to Rs 12 lakh to play

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2008

Earn up to Rs 12 lakh per annum while playing games. All you need is a passion for gaming and the will for hard work.

7 super tax saving, fixed income plans

7 super tax saving, fixed income plans

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2008

If you like the safety of a steady predictable income, every month, quarter or year, then there are a number of tax-saving instruments available for you. In fact, most of the tax-saving paper you could buy earlier was in this category. For those who are uncomfortable with fluctuating incomes that market-linked instruments give, these are the products for you.