People who are close to retirement and don't intend to go back to full-time work again should deploy a part of their VRS money in equities so that it keeps growing at a faster rate.
Change will have to begin with Mr Modi, who by all accounts has shown little active interest in macro-economic issues, preferring instead to focus on the effective implementation of projects and programmes, points out T N Ninan.
The wise pay their taxes on time and plan for it before time. That does not mean one has to necessarily go through the big fat books on taxes! Knowing a couple of hacks for saving tax can have it sorted for you.
How about some facility that would give you the best of both worlds, the liquidity of a savings account and the interest rate of a fixed deposit? Auto-sweep facility does exactly this.
Loan insurance is a concept catching up in India. Most people taking a loan are not aware about what they would do in case they are unable to make the monthly payments towards the loan.
Rated as one of the best real estate destinations by a number of agencies, Pune's realty market is fast losing its charm as developers are being forced to construct low-end schemes to increase sales. While more than 260 real estate developers are willing to pay three EMIs of home loans taken by their clients and some have offered to rent apartments to future clients, Pune's top developer Goel Ganga group has launched four low-end affordable housing projects in the city.
The repo rate, at which the central bank lends to the system, will come down to 5.75 per cent after the cut.
Munnabhai is back with his 'Gandhigiri' but this time he is in a fresh avatar of 'Sattarbhai' for the upcoming film EMI. Sattarbhai, played by Sanjay Dutt in the film, is a loan recovery agent who works for various banks and other multinationals.
Expressing disappointment over RBI's decision to hike the key policy rate, real estate developers said this would lead to increase in finance cost and also affect housing demand during the festive season.
The real estate subvention scheme or 80-20 home buying plan, recently banned by the Reserve Bank of India, is now being replaced by other offers to attract buyers.
Here are some of the common mistakes that most home buyers make when it comes to home loans and how to avoid them.
A new couple's financial situation changes from their bachelor days.
Planning a suitable income source for post retirement years is very essential
What should you do in such a situation? Here are a few things that every home loan borrower must remember now that home loan rates are expected to increase further.
As part of the IBA package, housing loans up to Rs 500,000 and between Rs 500,000 and Rs 20 lakhs would attract a maximum interest rate of 8.5 per cent and 9.25 per cent, respectively, for the first five years. To a question on possible increase in disbursal of home loans after implementation of the package, he said the numbers could be gauged in a fortnight.
Get Ahead tax expert Mahesh Padmanabhan answers queries on tax exemptions and how to invest for the long term.
As far as the Indian households are concerned, although the leverage ratio in this basket has multiplied nearly 3 times in the past decade, it is still well below not just developed but also most other developing economies.
A dream home can be closer to reality if you live a financially disciplined life. All that it takes is to make smart moves at the right time in your life and career.
Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.
Did your bank ever reject your loan application because you were reported falsely for having bad credit history? Tell us.
Before opting for a joint home loan with your parents or spouse you must first understand the implications of this loan.
The actor has begun shooting for his first film after being released from jail.
Loan protection insurance, or loan payment protection insurance, is a form of payment protection insurance. This type of insurance can help you protect your monthly loan payments if you become unemployed or suffer an accident or sickness.
Consolidated debt fund is the answer for you if you are burdened with a whole lot of loan repayments from home loan EMIs to vehicle loans to credit card debt.
Financial planning expert Vetapalem Sridhar, hosted a chat with GA readers on July 30 to discuss inflation, investment options and more. For those of you who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript.
It's unfair, isn't it? That good borrowers are not rewarded for their discipline and are forced to subsidise indisciplined borrowers who may pose higher credit risk...
The actor has begun shooting for his film Easy Monthly Installment (EMI).
The indications are all there but it will still be a few days before banks start raising lending rates that affect your equated monthly instalments (EMI).
Have a query regarding your home loan? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, will answer it.
Should you go for a salary structure with high basic component? Is there a flip side to it?
Debt to income ratio is a financial ratio that tells you when you have borrowed more money than you can repay. It's a like a red signal that tells you to stop borrowing.
Eleven global music giants have sued Yahoo! China, owned by e-commerce giant Alibaba, over its alleged involvement in illegal downloading and playing copyrighted music.
Studies have indicated that only one in four graduates from India's colleges are employable. This means till the time the quality of education improves, the other three will have to remain content with either door-door canvassing for savings accounts, or watching people's tea and toilet habits, or honing up their American accents in graveyard shifts.
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A discount on the product may make a credit card loan seem cheaper than a consumer durable loan. But missing a payment in case of the former will mean exorbitant charges.
Get Ahead Tax expert Mahesh Padmanabhan on short term and long term capital gain tax issues arising out of selling your old home and buying a new home.
Do you think your bank is amortising your home loan correctly? You need to keep a check on this.
What do developers do when apartments aren't finished on time? Some pay back their clients as part of a penalty clause.
Have you always paid all your EMIs without defaulting? Or have you defaulted on your dues on a number of occasions? Is there any way by which you can get to know your credit rating?
We invite readers to share their experiences with relationships gone wrong.
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