Yogini Joglekar &Amp; Priya Nair In Mumbai

Stories by Yogini Joglekar &Amp; Priya Nair In Mumbai

Brand play in cards business

Brand play in cards business

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2013

While Visa and Mastercard slug it out for leadership, analysts say RuPay has the potential to cause disruption and eat into their market share.

Time to rejig portfolio but with caution

Time to rejig portfolio but with caution

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2013

In January 2008, the Sensex hit then all-time high of 21,207 (closing high of 21,004 was achieved in November 2010).

Get valid agreement before sharing rented apartment

Get valid agreement before sharing rented apartment

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2013

If found with invalid one, the landlord will be in trouble and the tenant could face eviction

Looking for investment with a difference? Buy yourself an ATM

Looking for investment with a difference? Buy yourself an ATM

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2013

Because of corrections in property prices and oversupply in the office segment, the rich are investing in hospitals, warehouses, ATMs and other alternatives to traditional investment options.

Flat possession delayed? Claim for damages

Flat possession delayed? Claim for damages

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2013

You may claim damages for alternative accommodation and interest on the payment made.

Is your return from stocks capital gains or business income?

Is your return from stocks capital gains or business income?

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2013

It depends on the assessing officer's interpretation. To be on the safe side, have a separate trading account.

A health cover for diabetics

A health cover for diabetics

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

Group policies are more suitable for diabetics; these are negotiable & flexible.

During monsoons, keep car policy papers handy

During monsoons, keep car policy papers handy

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2013

As monsoon picks up, be ready to drive through water-logged areas and mushy roads. Since motor accidents typically see a rise during rains, motor claims also move up.

Extend your insurance cover on paid-up policies

Extend your insurance cover on paid-up policies

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2013

After the policy gets paid up, opt for ETI plan if you wish to extend your life cover or take the reduced paid-up if you need cash in hand

Close extra bank accounts

Close extra bank accounts

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2013

Three or four accounts are enough for one family. Having more increases paperwork and can be misused as well.

Airlines to charge more for extra baggage, leg room

Airlines to charge more for extra baggage, leg room

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

Ticket prices of even low-cost airlines will go up by Rs 1,000-2,000 due to unbundling of services.

Penalty for delayed pension reduced

Penalty for delayed pension reduced

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2013

It isn't easy being a retired person. With some banks already cutting down the rate of return on fixed deposits offered to senior citizens and the Union Budget rationalising dividend taxation on monthly income plans, the higher returns and tax benefits they enjoyed are already gone.

Money lessons from the Saradha scam

Money lessons from the Saradha scam

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2013

Seek proper documentation before investing

Why you should avoid gold loans

Why you should avoid gold loans

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

For big amounts, loan against property is cheapest; for small ones opt for loan against insurance policy or FDs.

Third-party cover not enough

Third-party cover not enough

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2013

Covering your own damage, especially if the vehicle is old, is very important

Encourage long-term fixed products

Encourage long-term fixed products

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

It will improve the purchasing power of many buyers, but high interest payout will be a deterrent.

Marriage, a licence for cheaper car insurance premium

Marriage, a licence for cheaper car insurance premium

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2013

Insurers have introduced new profiling parameters such as marital status, income and even ownership of flat.

State Bank waives guarantor for shifting home loans

State Bank waives guarantor for shifting home loans

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

Cuts loan rates for third homes to regular rates.

A pre-approved loan does not mean bank will lend

A pre-approved loan does not mean bank will lend

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2012

Banks send these mails simply as a marketing exercise. It neither reflects your loan eligibility nor ensures lower interest.

How much health insurance cover you should buy

How much health insurance cover you should buy

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2012

Top-up insurance is important as it can help fill the gap when companies opt for co-payment for dependents.