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Manage your money like 'The Avengers'

Manage your money like 'The Avengers'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Let's see how you can use the approach of superheroes to manage money better

Say NO to financial stress

Say NO to financial stress

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Life hacks to get your financial situation under control

By 2021, you will get your I-T refunds within 24 hours

By 2021, you will get your I-T refunds within 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The government has already sanctioned Rs 4,200 crore for upgradation of information technology infrastructure of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for processing returns, refunds, faceless scrutiny and verification.

Modiji, whatever happened to competing with China?

Modiji, whatever happened to competing with China?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Now we must first compete with Bangladesh. This is not what we had been promised, notes Aakar Patel.

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

When selecting investments, pay attention to potential return, risk and how easily you can exit it.

7 questions you must ask your financial planner

7 questions you must ask your financial planner

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

A good planner will take the role of a family doctor.

5 ways to be a financially savvy couple

5 ways to be a financially savvy couple

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Couples, who plan money together, stay together and get rich together!

7 tips to do a financial clean up

7 tips to do a financial clean up

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Delay no further! Start today!

5 reasons why young India needs to UPSKILL

5 reasons why young India needs to UPSKILL

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Over 80% of graduate engineers passing out of universities in India are unemployable. With digitisation going mainstream, this skill deficit can be redressed through world-class training material, points out Ankit Shyamsukha, CEO, ICA Edu Skill.

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

All you want to know about social bourses

All you want to know about social bourses

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A social stock exchange, broadly, is understood to be a platform that allows investors to buy shares, bonds or units in a social enterprise that has been vetted by the exchange. These allow firms operating in sectors such as health, environment and transportation to raise risk capital.

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 20 lakh in 10-12 stocks'

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 20 lakh in 10-12 stocks'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

GST compensation row: FM's 'act of God' can be a nightmare for RBI

GST compensation row: FM's 'act of God' can be a nightmare for RBI

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The central bank is the money manager of the government, and not a guarantor of any debt.

Right to Privacy: Aadhaar seeding in bank accounts in peril

Right to Privacy: Aadhaar seeding in bank accounts in peril

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

According to a legal expert, the clause of 'reasonable restriction' could still mean the government can make Aadhaar mandatory for monetary transactions and therefore, for banking.

5 tips to make the most of your credit card

5 tips to make the most of your credit card

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Credit cards are not inherently bad. If used responsibly, they can be a saviour in times of need.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to Buy, Hold or Exit

Ask Ajit: Stocks to Buy, Hold or Exit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

The cheapest emergency loan for you!

The cheapest emergency loan for you!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

A top-up loan could come to your rescue in an emergency. Here's why

Come Nov 10, Tejashwi's critics will be 'khamoshed': Shatrughan

Come Nov 10, Tejashwi's critics will be 'khamoshed': Shatrughan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha said the "writing on the wall is clear" that the 'Mahagathbandhan' will be 'maha vijayi' (grandly victorious) as everyone can see the attraction and euphoria for the grand opposition alliance.

Rejected for a job? Check your credit score

Rejected for a job? Check your credit score

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

A bad credit score in general is seen as an irresponsible behaviour of an individual. Inability to pay on time reflects that the person is not capable of take care of things.

Armchair investing in EPF may soon be over

Armchair investing in EPF may soon be over

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

If the changes being considered by the EPFO become a reality, investors may have to be more active in deciding equity preference and when to withdraw money, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

Should you go for higher credit limit?

Should you go for higher credit limit?

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Read on to understand the pros and cons of higher credit limit

Poor CIBIL score: Consider 'credit repair'

Poor CIBIL score: Consider 'credit repair'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Do you know what is 'credit repair'? And how to go about it?

FM to raise I-T exemption to Rs 2 lakh?

FM to raise I-T exemption to Rs 2 lakh?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Tax experts are hopeful Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will increase the income tax exemption limit to Rs 2 lakh (Rs 200,000) per annum from Rs 1.6 lakh (Rs 160,000) to bring the rates in line with the Direct Taxes Code.

Four Moms Take On Kareena Kapoor

Four Moms Take On Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

What can Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor tell you about being pregnant that you didn't already know about?

How to be a smart borrower

How to be a smart borrower

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Let not the smartness be confined only to your phone... Transfer it to borrowing too! Here's how

Draft GST law envisages harsher penalties for tax evaders

Draft GST law envisages harsher penalties for tax evaders

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The sentence could go up to three years if the evasion exceeds Rs 50 lakh (5 million).

Overdue on credit card payment? Help at hand from RBI

Overdue on credit card payment? Help at hand from RBI

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

If you are panic-stricken because of your inability to repay even your minimum amount due on your credit card, help is at hand.

5 tips to avoid credit card debt trap this festive season

5 tips to avoid credit card debt trap this festive season

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

There may be huge discounts and easy EMI options on your favourite expensive smartphone, but do not swipe your credit card left, right and centre, warns Rajiv Raj

4 money lessons from Lord Ganesh

4 money lessons from Lord Ganesh

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

While you are busy making modaks and cleaning the house to welcome Ganesh, here's what you can learn from the Lord of Wisdom about money, says Rajiv Raj

It's difficult to escape the taxman now!

It's difficult to escape the taxman now!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

With big data analyses, your investments, spends and big purchases are being tracked more closely now by the income tax department.

Short-term debt funds better than FDs?

Short-term debt funds better than FDs?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

These funds carry low risk and should be able to beat the returns from fixed deposits.

Want better returns at lower risk? Go for STPs

Want better returns at lower risk? Go for STPs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Now STPs or variable SIPs can earn better returns than vanilla SIPs.

Top 7 tips to increase your loan eligibility

Top 7 tips to increase your loan eligibility

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

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.

Just got your new credit card? Here's what to do!

Just got your new credit card? Here's what to do!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The more you know about using a new credit card, the more you reap!

5 factors that may help markets scale new highs

5 factors that may help markets scale new highs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Market participants are hoping for a few tweaks on the taxation front which will encourage consumers and businesses to spend.

6 ways women can save money for retirement

6 ways women can save money for retirement

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Women are multitasking and management queens. The pointers here can easily be managed by all women along with juggling their current tasks at hand. Superheroes are fictional whereas superwomen are real. They are all around us!

A beginner's guide to managing taxes and money

A beginner's guide to managing taxes and money

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Six simple tips for you...

Guaranteeing a home loan can land you in trouble

Guaranteeing a home loan can land you in trouble

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Understand the finer points before signing on the dotted line as a guarantor