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MFs you must buy, hold or exit

MFs you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

How to build a perfect CIBIL score

How to build a perfect CIBIL score

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Here's the formula and it is not too difficult to implement.

Five hacks to save money on a home loan

Five hacks to save money on a home loan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

A mortgage is a great responsibility that you must bear on able shoulders for a long period of time. If you already have a mortgage or are planning to avail of one soon, you are obviously confident of your finances, but a few tips to save money on your home loan couldn't hurt, right? Read on to find out more!

EMIs shouldn't exceed 35% of net income

EMIs shouldn't exceed 35% of net income

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Also build a contingency fund equal to 9 to 12 months of expenses.

If these 10 states beat Covid, India can win: PM to CMs

If these 10 states beat Covid, India can win: PM to CMs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

At a video conference with chief ministers and representatives of these 10 states, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, Modi said the recovery rate has gone up which, he added, meant that government efforts have proved to be effective.

Is it the right time to invest in bank stocks?

Is it the right time to invest in bank stocks?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

With strong long-term fundamentals, banking sector cannot be completely ignored

No bumpy ride for startups as govt okays Rs 10,000 cr corpus

No bumpy ride for startups as govt okays Rs 10,000 cr corpus

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The government on Wednesday approved Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) 'Fund of Funds for Startups' to support them with an aim to generate employment for 18 lakh persons.

Govt may announce new interest rates on small savings schemes soon

Govt may announce new interest rates on small savings schemes soon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

RBI has also announced new guidelines to price loans from April 1.

5 simple ways to avoid credit card fraud

5 simple ways to avoid credit card fraud

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

So how does one protect themselves from misuse of their credit cards? Here are a few helpful suggestions.

Gift your family a new home by next Pongal

Gift your family a new home by next Pongal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Follow these tips to get ready to celebrate with sweets and kites with your friends and family in your new house next Pongal.

Saving smartly! 10 quick tips to get you started

Saving smartly! 10 quick tips to get you started

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Work fetches money and that is what keeps us going. But how about money fetching more money? We plan to give you what you need to get started.

Sonia, Mamata to launch campaign against note ban

Sonia, Mamata to launch campaign against note ban

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The event will be significant for the Congress and Trinamool Congress leaderships, cementing the proximity during the winter session of Parliament.

FAQs: Importance of credit card reward points

FAQs: Importance of credit card reward points

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Though reward points should not be a primary concern while opting a credit card they do hold some monetary value. Be sure to redeem your points on time and make the best use of your card.

Five reasons to apply for a joint credit card with your spouse

Five reasons to apply for a joint credit card with your spouse

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Sharing your credit card with the spouse has it perks. Read on to find out more!

Never get rejected for a loan! Here's the mantra

Never get rejected for a loan! Here's the mantra

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Follow these 6 Cs of building good credit and your lender will never disappoint you!

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Did you know that ethical hackers earn anything between Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 per hour?

Yashwant sticks to his guns, son Jayant counters father

Yashwant sticks to his guns, son Jayant counters father

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Sinha, a former finance minister, hogged the limelight and started trending high on social media on Wednesday after he criticised his own government for sinking economy in an article.

5 credit lessons for college students

5 credit lessons for college students

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Here are some very important credit gyaan you wish you had got from your parents

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'You cannot implement such a huge exercise, which is bound to cause misery to millions, without studying every aspect of its consequences, economic and social,' notes Sherna Gandhy.

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

Opinion: Why you should not donate to government funds

Opinion: Why you should not donate to government funds

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'These days, you could give the money to your maid or the person who comes to collect your garbage or your watchman; they are struggling to make ends meet.' 'You could help a friend whose business is at risk due to the lockdown and the struggling economy.' 'Even if you lend money to someone in this crisis, it will be more useful to the economy than parking your money in some government fund,' says Praful Nikam.

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

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

How CIBIL keeps an eye on your credit card usage

How CIBIL keeps an eye on your credit card usage

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

You may forget about your mistakes but CIBIL keeps an eye and maintains a record of each and every transaction right from your first credit card!

Black money: Dos & don'ts of operating a foreign bank account

Black money: Dos & don'ts of operating a foreign bank account

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Of the 700-odd Indians having foreign bank accounts, not all can be deemed to be operating these illegally.

EC mulls cashless funding to check black money in elections

EC mulls cashless funding to check black money in elections

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi also warned that if parties try to sidestep proposed changes in election and income tax laws by taking advantage of any loophole, they will be dealt with accordingly.

Three executives to join YES Bank board

Three executives to join YES Bank board

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

No word on appointment of Shagun Kapur Gogia

Happy New Year home buyers!

Happy New Year home buyers!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

If you have plans to buy a new home in 2015, there's good news for you

Why Budget 2018 won't be populist

Why Budget 2018 won't be populist

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The extra borrowing implies Jaitley will have extra spending space in the Union Budget for FY19, the last full one before the 2019 general election

Do what you love and money will follow!

Do what you love and money will follow!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Yes, it is possible to turn your dreams into reality.

FM Jaitley, Pak minister share cold vibes at global meet

FM Jaitley, Pak minister share cold vibes at global meet

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Frosty Indo-Pak relations after the beheading of Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops were on full display in Yokohama, Japan.

Are higher taxes responsible for India's economic slowdown?

Are higher taxes responsible for India's economic slowdown?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The combined share of customs and excise duties, service tax, and value-added tax in India's gross domestic product reached an all-time high of 10.5%.

Planning to buy a new house? 5 important factors to consider

Planning to buy a new house? 5 important factors to consider

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

To ease the process of decision making while buying a house, we have put together important factors you need to consider.

Debt and credit score: How are they related?

Debt and credit score: How are they related?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

You require a credit score to get fresh debt and you must have existing debt to get a credit score... Confused? Well, here's how they are related.

6 benefits of using E-payment cards

6 benefits of using E-payment cards

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

While we are slowly moving towards a future where using hard cash will be obsolete, it is indeed a wise idea to start using E-payment cards for pocket money. We need to keep up with the times while we follow our children into the future.

Gift your parents a property

Gift your parents a property

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Individual should be extra careful when taking money from parents or relatives to buy a property

Black money: Action time now, warns Centre

Black money: Action time now, warns Centre

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

India has a double-taxation avoidance pact with Singapore and more than 85 countries.

6 money tips to secure your post-retirement

6 money tips to secure your post-retirement

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

If you plan to withdraw money from your corpus regularly to meet expenses, have a portfolio of stable instruments.

How to make the most from your NPS investments

How to make the most from your NPS investments

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Restrict investment to Rs 50,000 for tax benefits, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh, but caution that taxation at maturity and compulsory annuities are dampers.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.