With a common account number, you can use the MF Utilities platform to invest in any fund house's scheme.
East Zone reduced South to 93 for three in the first innings on the second day of the Duleep Trophy league match.
For ageing parents it is crucial to make a water-tight will.
The deduction will be higher and net take-home pay will fall.
Equity-linked savings scheme, PPF and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana are recommended instruments.
A new approach called life planning can help you prioritise the use of your time and money.
There will be higher charges for bank account-holders.
Sell the property if bought for investment purpose.
Even retail investors are talking about investing in start-ups.
The EPFO launched one-page simplified forms for withdrawal.
Lending on peer-to-peer platforms is fraught with higher risks but investors can earn as much as 12% to 36%.
The higher the tax bracket, better the yields for these instruments
Add a term plan with a child mutual fund for best results.
Always avoid companies that promise assured returns that are too good to be true.
Thanks to Budget 2018, seniors can invest more and also save more.
Depending on your liquidity requirement, invest in the right debt instruments.
High savings, aggressive asset allocation and a frugal lifestyle can help you hang up your boots a decade early.
What can households do with the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes? How can they find Rs 100 and smaller denominations?
Don't let knotty financial issues weaken your marital bond. Heavy liabilities of one partner have the potential to sour a new relationship. So, develop a plan for how you will deal with these.
Do you know you can invest in funds to donate money for a good cause?
Some experts says that the high net-worth requirement of Rs 50 crore for setting up an IU is a deterrent.
You will be much better off buying the required plans directly from life and general insurers, experts tell Chirag Madia
Cost of health care is rising at a fast clip.
You can look at equity-oriented balanced funds.
These schemes are expected to perform in the next 2-3 years.
Evaluate recurring investment products and do the numbers before making any investments.
Use whole life term policies for legacy planning. By doing so, your annual outgo will come down and returns will improve, suggest Chirag Madia and Tinesh Bhasin.
Many hurdles that investors could have faced after enrolling for the scheme have been removed.
An emergency fund, as the name suggests, is one in which you have three months to six months' salary.
While riskier than debt, Sebi's stringent guidelines may ensure a safe and liquid product.
It is important to preserve copies of benefit illustration and product features.
Look at those offering 100-300 bps more and have good rating; it will improve your portfolio's returns.
Rather than one-year returns, look at benefits of long-term investment in equity.
With the Union Budget over, it is a good time to start the rebalancing exercise. Take cues from last year's market performance
It's not easy to ignore the newspaper ads with Diwali offers.
Three or four accounts are enough for one family. Having more increases paperwork and can be misused as well.
Retirees have better options that offer liquidity, better returns and are more tax-efficient.
To curb mis-selling of policies and rationalise commissions, radical changes have been proposed to help investors.
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