If bank and service provider are not compliant, pay manually, or give standing instruction linked to bank a/c, suggests Bindisha Sarang.
'Opt for this facility only after doing a cost-benefit analysis: Will the savings in interest cost by parking your surpluses in the home loan overdraft account outweigh the higher interest cost of this loan?'
Christie often stated that she would plan out the murder or event first and then set the introduction, background and resolution following it.
The bank can declare a withdrawal by you as illegal and deny any remedy in case a problem arises.
Home buying can be seamless if you plan and execute your ideas well.
Worried about your financial future? Lord Ganesha has some tips for you.
Chances of staying true to your goals tend to be high when you don't lose sight of what you set out to achieve, advises Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.
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'This is for the first time home loan rates have dropped below 7 per cent,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
If you are raring to go this festive season, here are a few tried and tested tips to help you avoid online shopping pitfalls.
'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'
If someone does reduce his contribution, he should scale it back to the 12% level as soon as he can, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
If you save regularly and you buy funds that fit your asset-allocation mix, you will do as well as, or better than, most professionals in the financial world.
Most taxpayers will benefit from being in the old tax regime, assuming they optimise their salary for tax benefits and claim the deductions available to them.
Rediff reader Arun Mehta who's lived and worked in multiple countries shares his wisdom.
Here are a few useful recommendations to help you close your home loan early and save on interest costs.
School fees, education loan and health costs qualify for exemptions.
Keeping patience while making a financial decision is one thing millennials need to learn, says Naval Goel.
'Do some profit booking and bring your equity allocation back to its original level.'
Want a stress free vacation? Amar Pandit tells you what you need to keep in mind.
With the financial year coming to an end, it's time to do that all important review. And there are a lot of things that need to be taken into consideration. The financial review will include investing in tax-saving instruments under different sections, tax implications of equity and debt instruments and even rejigging the portfolio to keep the asset allocation in line with pre-defined goals.
'Investors with as little as Rs 1 can start investing in digital gold.'
Being too optimistic could cost you dear.
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Sarpanch leaders are changing Rajasthan for the girl child, says Rashme Sehgal.
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Unless you are very knowledgeable, seek expert advice before making such a high-ticket investment, cautions Sarbajeet K Sen.
The income tax department on Friday warned against indulging in cash transaction of Rs 2 lakh or more, saying that the receiver of the amount will have to cough up an equal amount as penalty.
A will is important not only to divide the assets but to close the succession loop.
India could gain four times over by winding up dysfunctional subsidies.
If you are among those people who prefer to jump into bed first and save the difficult conversations for later, then these times might not fancy you, cautions Ravi Mittal, founder, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.
Investors in the 10% and 20% slabs can get better post-tax returns compared to a bank fixed deposit
Cover the spouse under the same policy. A joint life plan offers assurance that one will continue to receive the same financial care in case of an unforeseen loss of a partner, advises Pankaj Razdan.
Jimmy Patel, MD & CEO, Quantum Mutual Fund, suggests some valuable financial gifts for your children.
Basic precautionary tips to save you from online and credir card fraudsters
Investors sinking lump sum money in equities seem to have applied the brakes.
Paying your bills on time is an important aspect of taking control of your financial life
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The sooner you create a plan and put it into action, the better the chance of your early retirement dream becoming a reality, says Naval Goel
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