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Got a second house? Can claim tax rebate

Got a second house? Can claim tax rebate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

It is difficult for an NRI to get a loan in India, says personal finance expert Harsh Roongta.

Do You Know About Debt Fund Growth?

Do You Know About Debt Fund Growth?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

A growth scheme not only leads to lower tax payments than the dividend option. but also allows any income that is not withdrawn to compound, explains Harsh Roongta.

Can you make profits from a mediclaim policy?

Can you make profits from a mediclaim policy?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Does real estate give spectacular returns?

Does real estate give spectacular returns?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

What most real estate investors forget is that over long periods it is not the high returns but the power of compounding that is producing the huge sale price.

Right time to go for a home loan?

Right time to go for a home loan?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

In a chat with readers on July 1, home loan expert Harsh Roongta said readers must go for a home loan now if they are planning to buy their dream homes.

EXISTING home loan customers, REJOICE! Here's why

EXISTING home loan customers, REJOICE! Here's why

Rediff.com3 May 2012

With ICICI Bank amongst country's three topmost lenders already offering better home loan rates to existing customers post RBI's 0.5 per cent cut in repo rate in April, competitors too are likely to follow suit.

Time To Overhaul Nomination Provisions

Time To Overhaul Nomination Provisions

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

While reasonable safeguards should be built in, there can't be restrictions on the individual's right to leave her/his money to whoever s/he wants, notes Harsh Roongta.

Workshop on 10 investment mistakes and how to avoid them

Workshop on 10 investment mistakes and how to avoid them

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

A workshop on 10 common mistakes that most investors make and how to avoid them to be conducted by Harsh Roongta, personal finance expert and CEO, ApnaPaisa.com on November 25.

Want car loans? Get a young guarantor

Want car loans? Get a young guarantor

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

As a rule of the thumb any money that you do not need for a rainy day and can spare should go towards prepaymnet of all loans (with the possible exception only of home loans in some cases), says personal finance expert Harsh Roongta.

Why I don't advise clients on cryptos

Why I don't advise clients on cryptos

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Risk is difficult to evaluate, warns Harsh Roongta.

NRI? Getting a car loan will be tough

NRI? Getting a car loan will be tough

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

As a general rule of the thumb pre-pay the car loan whenever you can, says personal finance expert Harsh Vardhan Roongta.

Repo rate cut: Expect only TOKEN CUTS in home loans

Repo rate cut: Expect only TOKEN CUTS in home loans

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Home loan consumers shouldn't rejoice yet expecting a cut in their home loan rates, feels Harsh Roongta, CEO, Apnapaisa.com, a day after the banking regulator Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 0.5 per cent.

Is this the RIGHT time to go for a home loan?

Is this the RIGHT time to go for a home loan?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Home loan expert Harsh Roongta's take on where the home loan interest rates are headed after the Reserve Bank of India recently cut the cash reserve ratio by 0.25 per cent.

Why Is Modi Chipping Away At EPFO?

Why Is Modi Chipping Away At EPFO?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Will the EPFO be required to deduct tax at source or will the employee have to calculate the tax and pay it separately?

Your health insurance queries answered

Your health insurance queries answered

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Tips to cope with rising home loan EMIs

Tips to cope with rising home loan EMIs

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

In an online chat with readers on August 3, home loan expert Harsh Roongta provided answers to how home loan borrowers should cope with their rising equated monthly installments.

Mediclaim: Can you claim money for medical tests?

Mediclaim: Can you claim money for medical tests?

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Health insurance expert Harsh Roongta answers queries sent by readers on various aspects of mediclaim.

Have a query about health insurance? Here's help

Have a query about health insurance? Here's help

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Insuring your family's health in the New Year

Insuring your family's health in the New Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Tips to buy mediclaim policies that suit your needs

Tips to buy mediclaim policies that suit your needs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Do you have to pay extra for cashless mediclaim?

Do you have to pay extra for cashless mediclaim?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

How mediclaim helps protect your family

How mediclaim helps protect your family

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Why you must not change your health insurer midway

Why you must not change your health insurer midway

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Home loans: Problems young Indians face

Home loans: Problems young Indians face

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Harsh Roongta, CEO, Apnapaisa.com, throws light on the frustrations faced by India's young working population when they try to avail of home loans to buy a house in their city of birth even as they work out of another city.

If you have elderly parents, please read this

If you have elderly parents, please read this

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The life insurance kind of 'statutory nomination', which confers final ownership on the nominee, is the need of the hour for all assets, suggests Harsh Roongta.

Get mediclaim expenses without hospitalisation

Get mediclaim expenses without hospitalisation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Best insurance policies for your family

Best insurance policies for your family

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Buying mediclaim? 7 important things you must know

Buying mediclaim? 7 important things you must know

Rediff.com4 Jun 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Buying a mediclaim policy? Things to watch out for

Buying a mediclaim policy? Things to watch out for

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Health insurance expert Harsh Roongta answers queries sent by readers on various aspects of mediclaim.

Switching your home loan lender? Read this first

Switching your home loan lender? Read this first

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Readers' queries on when, why and how to change their home loan lenders answered.

Are you a credit card defaulter?

Are you a credit card defaulter?

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Banks report you to the credit bureau if you default on your credit card payments. Here's what happens if you are blacklisted.

Why Every Family Must Have This Discussion

Why Every Family Must Have This Discussion

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

A discussion on death or serious illness seems to be taboo in Indian families. Not having this discussion borders on being irresponsible towards your loved ones, asserts Harsh Roongta.

Why KYC Is Important

Why KYC Is Important

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'Clients deemed higher-risk are required to update their KYC more frequently.'

Do you have adequate health insurance?

Do you have adequate health insurance?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Health insurance and mediclaim policies help you manage your finances during medical emergencies. So, how much is enough?

Education loans: Do you need a guarantor?

Education loans: Do you need a guarantor?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

In a chat with Get Ahead readers on August 23, loan expert Harsh Roongta discussed the how and why of education loans. Here are the chat transcripts.

Want an education loan for an international MBA?

Want an education loan for an international MBA?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

You are an engineering graduate and want to pursue higher studies overseas. Do you know how to get an education loan for this purpose? Our education loan expert Harsh Roongta has all the answers.

Problem with your home loan?

Problem with your home loan?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

Has your home loan lender increased your loan period without informing you? Has the lender done this against the agreement you signed with the bank? What should you do then? Read this.

Are you in a debt trap? Here's help

Are you in a debt trap? Here's help

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Have you run into a debt trap becasue of your over-indulgence with credit cards and personal loans? Here are a few ways that can help you to get out of this debt trap.

Want to know what's your credit rating?

Want to know what's your credit rating?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

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?

Why an overdraft loan is better than installment l

Why an overdraft loan is better than installment l

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

An overdraft loan allows you to continuously withdraw money subject to a maximum amount of outstanding. You are charged interest on the amount used by you.