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6 ways to manage money after a layoff

6 ways to manage money after a layoff

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

If you have recently been laid off or are worried that your neck may be in the line, it is natural to be worried about your finances. But worrying, as you know, will not get you anywhere. Here are some tips about what you can do to keep the boat from rocking and keep your CIBIL score intact while doing so.

Budget: FM may dole out tax sops to win over the middle class

Budget: FM may dole out tax sops to win over the middle class

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Jaitley is expected to present a common man friendly Budget.

Should you prepay your home loan?

Should you prepay your home loan?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Just in case you have surplus funds and are thinking about it, here are some pros and cons you must know...

Keep a hawk eye on your CIBIL score this Navratri

Keep a hawk eye on your CIBIL score this Navratri

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Not being aware of your spending patterns or going overboard with your festive season spends on your credit card can land you in serious trouble later.

Is the RBI playing spoilsport for borrowers?

Is the RBI playing spoilsport for borrowers?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

After two surprising, successive rate cuts in January and February 2015, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan decided not to reduce them further in his first policy announcement in the new financial year. Is he playing spoilsport for consumers of homes and cars?

Stop and feel the rain! 5 things money can't buy

Stop and feel the rain! 5 things money can't buy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Work hard, earn more, save well, invest wisely and love your money. But, love yourself first!

Will Arun Jaitley clear the EPF tax mess?

Will Arun Jaitley clear the EPF tax mess?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The completely avoidable mess that the finance ministry found itself in was rather surprising, says Debashis Basu.

The four lifelines for a healthy credit score

The four lifelines for a healthy credit score

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Here are four ways to keep your credit score in the green

3 money lessons from Fashion Week!

3 money lessons from Fashion Week!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

A high fashion event can teach you a thing or two about money matters! Intrigued? Then read on to find out more!

5 times you shouldn't use credit cards

5 times you shouldn't use credit cards

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

and three times when you should actually use them

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Reiterating his earlier stance, BJP's Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to sack RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Here are the many pros and some cons of going for such an arrangement

6 lessons from the stock markets in 2017

6 lessons from the stock markets in 2017

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Salil Dhawan shares his stock market wisdom as 2017 is all set to ring out.

10 lessons you can learn from Warren Buffett's success

10 lessons you can learn from Warren Buffett's success

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

We have compiled a list of key factors which led to Warren Buffett's coveted success.

5 tips to make money from your blogs

5 tips to make money from your blogs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

You should know who your customer is and what problem you are going to address with your blog.

Declaration about black money? A few hiccups

Declaration about black money? A few hiccups

Rediff.com25 May 2016

In the previous Budget, the government had come out with a similar scheme.

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry officials also said India was at the second stage as there is still no 'hard evidence' to say that there has been community transmission of the fast-spreading coronavirus, remarks which may provide anxious citizens with much needed assurance and hope.

Chennai shop fire put out, building to be razed down

Chennai shop fire put out, building to be razed down

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

12 persons were rescued from the seven storied building.

Beware of banking frauds: You could be a victim

Beware of banking frauds: You could be a victim

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Here are five things that fraudsters are likely to say or do that should set the alarm bells ringing in your head.

3 lessons for online shoppers after the Flipkart sale

3 lessons for online shoppers after the Flipkart sale

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Don't hit the buy button as soon as you hear of the next BIG online sale this Diwali. Here are some very important lessons -- in the light of how some online shoppers felt cheated after Flipkart's 'Billion Day Sale' -- that could save you time, money and peace of mind, says Rajiv Raj!

Three advantages of a good Credit Score

Three advantages of a good Credit Score

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Here's how you can reward yourself for having a good CIBIL score.

7 quick steps to improve your CIBIL Score

7 quick steps to improve your CIBIL Score

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Few right moves and you can improve your credit score real fast

Don't just look at interest rates when applying for a home loan

Don't just look at interest rates when applying for a home loan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

There are other charges too that you need to budget for

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Make your 'dream-home' dream come true

Is this good time to invest in gold?

Is this good time to invest in gold?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Gold prices have eased off in recent months after the formation of a new government bringing in positive sentiment back to the stock market.

The 5 wise men who will decide corporate loan recast

The 5 wise men who will decide corporate loan recast

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Under the watchful eyes of five wise men, who know the industry well, banks will not find it easy to hoodwink the system, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

11 credit card charges you probably don't know

11 credit card charges you probably don't know

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

There is no such thing as 'free' credit cards. Most of the charges associated with your card are not even told upfront to you. Knowing about these various fees and charges will put you in good stead and help you use your card prudently.

Don't mix insurance with investment! Here's why

Don't mix insurance with investment! Here's why

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

One might wonder what's wrong if one were to get the best of both worlds by buying one product. There are basically two problems... cautions Rajiv Raj

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Panama Paper leaks were originally revealed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on April 4, 2016, following which, the government had set up the MAG to probe the matter.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

LS passes GST supplementary bills

LS passes GST supplementary bills

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

GST rates would depend upon whether the commodity is used by a rich person or a common man

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Amazon has also signed a term sheet with Kishore Biyani-led Future group to invest $600 million to $700 million for a 12 to 15 per cent stake in the retail giant, it is learnt.

Why should your ATM usage hurt your pocket?

Why should your ATM usage hurt your pocket?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

So what if your bank has imposed/will impose a transaction fee of Rs 20 for using ATMs after your fifth visit in a month? You can still remain within your free transaction limits and avoid being charged at all. Wondering how it is to be done? Read on.

What all home loan co-applicants should know

What all home loan co-applicants should know

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Before taking the plunge and being a co-applicant, make sure that you are aware of the rights and responsibilities that come with it!

Cidco bats for hybrid model to levy fees at Navi Mumbai airport

Cidco bats for hybrid model to levy fees at Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Under the hybrid-till model, a portion of non-aeronautical revenue (commercial revenue) at the airport is taken into consideration while fixing the landing and parking charges, user fees and other aeronautical charges.

Black money: India, Switzerland expect auto info exchange by 2018

Black money: India, Switzerland expect auto info exchange by 2018

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Experts of both the countries will meet by mid-September 2016 to further discuss the modalities for the reciprocal bilateral implementation of AEOI between India and Switzerland with a view to reaching an agreement at the earliest, possibly by the end of the year

Now, pay more for your mobile, hotel, credit card bills :-(

Now, pay more for your mobile, hotel, credit card bills :-(

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Because from June 1, 2015, you will have to fork out 14 per cent service tax instead of 12.36 per cent

Do you have multiple credit cards? 4 lessons for you

Do you have multiple credit cards? 4 lessons for you

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

If you are the owner of multiple credit cards, here are some dos and don'ts you need to know about credit card management.

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

You don't need to be intimidated by the thought of filing tax returns

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who served as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure, salutes the statesman and political legend, who passed into the ages on Monday.