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Get mediclaim expenses without hospitalisation

Get mediclaim expenses without hospitalisation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Best insurance policies for your family

Best insurance policies for your family

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Buying mediclaim? 7 important things you must know

Buying mediclaim? 7 important things you must know

Rediff.com4 Jun 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Buying a mediclaim policy? Things to watch out for

Buying a mediclaim policy? Things to watch out for

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Health insurance expert Harsh Roongta answers queries sent by readers on various aspects of mediclaim.

The bank fraud no one is checking

The bank fraud no one is checking

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The loss to policyholders due to massive mis-selling of insurance policies by trusted private sector and public sector banks will be well in excess of Rs 2 trillion, warns Harsh Roongta.

Do you have adequate health insurance?

Do you have adequate health insurance?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Health insurance and mediclaim policies help you manage your finances during medical emergencies. So, how much is enough?

Right time to go for a home loan?

Right time to go for a home loan?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

In a chat with readers on July 1, home loan expert Harsh Roongta said readers must go for a home loan now if they are planning to buy their dream homes.

What to do if your insurance claim is rejected

What to do if your insurance claim is rejected

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

How to save the property market

How to save the property market

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The real estate sector is a major employment provider and the economy cannot afford its hard landing. Harsh Roongta suggests measures that can revive the under-construction market

Are you a credit card defaulter?

Are you a credit card defaulter?

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Banks report you to the credit bureau if you default on your credit card payments. Here's what happens if you are blacklisted.

How lenders game the system

How lenders game the system

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Yet, no bank has been taken to task for its actions, says Harsh Roongta.

Education loans: Do you need a guarantor?

Education loans: Do you need a guarantor?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

In a chat with Get Ahead readers on August 23, loan expert Harsh Roongta discussed the how and why of education loans. Here are the chat transcripts.

Want an education loan for an international MBA?

Want an education loan for an international MBA?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

You are an engineering graduate and want to pursue higher studies overseas. Do you know how to get an education loan for this purpose? Our education loan expert Harsh Roongta has all the answers.

Problem with your home loan?

Problem with your home loan?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

Has your home loan lender increased your loan period without informing you? Has the lender done this against the agreement you signed with the bank? What should you do then? Read this.

Are you in a debt trap? Here's help

Are you in a debt trap? Here's help

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Have you run into a debt trap becasue of your over-indulgence with credit cards and personal loans? Here are a few ways that can help you to get out of this debt trap.

Want to know what's your credit rating?

Want to know what's your credit rating?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Have you always paid all your EMIs without defaulting? Or have you defaulted on your dues on a number of occasions? Is there any way by which you can get to know your credit rating?

Why an overdraft loan is better than installment l

Why an overdraft loan is better than installment l

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

An overdraft loan allows you to continuously withdraw money subject to a maximum amount of outstanding. You are charged interest on the amount used by you.

Need an education loan? Here's help

Need an education loan? Here's help

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Do you know that you can get an education loan of upto Rs 4 lakhs to pursue an MBA course from a recognised university? What's more, you don't have to bother about repayment till you complete the course! Read on to find out more.

Budget: One of the factors affecting home loans

Budget: One of the factors affecting home loans

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Are there any existing provisions that restrict you from claiming tax deduction on a number of houses you own? Can you and your spouse claim tax deductions on the house bought jointly by you?

Withdraw PPF to repay home loan?

Withdraw PPF to repay home loan?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Home loan interest rates are getting costly again. How do you cope with rising prices?

Want car loans? Get a young guarantor

Want car loans? Get a young guarantor

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

As a rule of the thumb any money that you do not need for a rainy day and can spare should go towards prepaymnet of all loans (with the possible exception only of home loans in some cases), says personal finance expert Harsh Roongta.

Do you feel cheated by your home loan lender?

Do you feel cheated by your home loan lender?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Can you take action against your home loan lender if the bank gives loans to new borrowers at lower rates and doesn't reduce rates on your loan? If yes, then what action can you take? Get Ahead home loan expert Harsh Roongta sheds some light on these and many other home loan issues.

Why this is the best time to buy low-cost house

Why this is the best time to buy low-cost house

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Provisions of RERA, subsidy under PMAY and relaxation in PF withdrawal to buy a house will aid affordable housing, points out Harsh Roongta.

Can two brothers take a joint home loan?

Can two brothers take a joint home loan?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Home loan expert Harsh roongta answered home loan queries of Get Ahead readers. Here's the chat transcript for those who missed the chat.

What's a step-up home loan?

What's a step-up home loan?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

Do you know what a step-up home loan is? Why is it good for young professionals? Home loan expert Harsh Roongta has the answers.

Got a second house? Can claim tax rebate

Got a second house? Can claim tax rebate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

It is difficult for an NRI to get a loan in India, says personal finance expert Harsh Roongta.

NRI? Getting a car loan will be tough

NRI? Getting a car loan will be tough

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

As a general rule of the thumb pre-pay the car loan whenever you can, says personal finance expert Harsh Vardhan Roongta.

Should you prepay that expensive home loan?

Should you prepay that expensive home loan?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

It makes sense to prepay your home loan if you have surplus funds, says home loan expert Harsh Roongta.

'Offset' home loans and their pros and cons

'Offset' home loans and their pros and cons

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Offset home loans are available under different names. But do you know if they are beneficial to you or not? Read on.

Car loans: Down payment by credit card?

Car loans: Down payment by credit card?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Using the credit card to make a down payment -- particularly when you don't have enough money to clear your bill -- is an expensive proposition.

Taking a car loan? What you need to know

Taking a car loan? What you need to know

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

What are the best interest rates? Is an overdraft facility better than an EMI option when going in for a car loan? Get Ahead expert Harsh Roongta has the answer.

Is your home loan burning a hole in your pocket?

Is your home loan burning a hole in your pocket?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The floating interest rates on home loans have increased sharply in the last few years. Home loan expert Harsh Roongta explains how to solve the problem.

Is the time right for your first home loan?

Is the time right for your first home loan?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Is it the right time for you to invest in your first home? Expert Harsh Roongta tells you what to do in such a situation and several others involving home loans.

Is a personal loan the last option?

Is a personal loan the last option?

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Can you run a business by taking personal loans or structured loans? What are the drawbacks of doing business on such terms? Personal loan expert Harsh Roongta gives his advice on such tricky finance issues.

Want to withdraw your PF to buy a home?

Want to withdraw your PF to buy a home?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

It's such a well-kept secret that even well-heeled financial planners aren't aware of it, says Harsh Roongta.

Home loans: How to cope with rising EMIs

Home loans: How to cope with rising EMIs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Home loan expert Harsh Roongta discusses how to cope with rising EMIs as floating rates move up.

Don't borrow on your credit card! Here's why

Don't borrow on your credit card! Here's why

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

There are many reasons why taking an unsecured personal loan makes more sense than borrowing on your credit card.

Should you prepay that costly personal loan?

Should you prepay that costly personal loan?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

You need to think of the costs and prepayment charges before taking one but it is better than revolving credit on your card.

Co-borrowers cannot claim tax benefits

Co-borrowers cannot claim tax benefits

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

You and your spouse are co-borrowers on a home loan account. Your spouse, though, is not a co-owner. Can s/he claim tax benefits? Read on.

Fixed or floating home loans: which is better?

Fixed or floating home loans: which is better?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Home loan rates are on an upswing once again. Will it help to switch from a floating to fixed home loan rate?