Mis-selling: How buyers can protect themselves

While regulators are trying to do their bit, the onus is on you to prove it. Atypical sales pitch: Sir, we are selling an open-end mutual fund (MF) which will give tax-free returns. The scheme......

When to exit expensive insurance policies

You can exit Ulips after five years, says Priya Nair.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the tax filing season, many people go ahead and buy insurance policies just to save some tax. And it......

What financial gifts can you give your kids?

Jimmy Patel, MD & CEO, Quantum Mutual Fund, suggests some valuable financial gifts for your children. IMAGE: Cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni with his adorable daughter Ziva. Kindly note the......

Why you must revive your lapsed insurance

The advantage of reviving a lapsed policy is that the interest that is normally charged on unpaid premium is waived off. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Life insurance companies hold......