Investors across age groups and risk appetite can invest in these schemes.
Goals like buying a car or travelling abroad are short-term goals whereas purchasing a house or retirement planning are medium and long-term goals.
Often, what we reserve for use during an emergency is the better option.
New retirement schemes from MFs offer Section 80C benefit but locks in your money for five years
The good news is investors can make 5 to 6 switches during a year among funds depending on the insurance companies without incurring any costs.
Taxation has played spoilsport despite double digit returns.
'Allocate 30% to 35% of your equity portfolio to mid-cap funds and 10% to 15% to small-cap funds.'
It's such a well-kept secret that even well-heeled financial planners aren't aware of it, says Harsh Roongta.
Because of a new notification, any retirement planning done by non-resident Indians through PPF will go for a toss, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.
In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, mere tinkering with existing government procedures will not enhance India's economic competitiveness, says Pranjal Sharma.
Top architecture firms belonging to Hafeez Contractor and C P Kukreja have offered to design a few stations free of cost.
Rather than one-year returns, look at benefits of long-term investment in equity.
Shikha Verma offers invaluable money management insights
One risk of investing in a very low-cost ETF is if a fund house runs it at below cost, it could close it if it fails to attract institutional money
The higher the tax bracket, better the yields for these instruments
While it is difficult to put a number on how much the impact on the ad sales tally could be, it is quite possible the broadcaster will not be able to make its Rs 2-billion target, says Urvi Malvania.
Take a call to stay put or opt our based on whether you think the company will be able to find a strategic investor, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Sukhoi-30MKI fighters will be based in Thanjavur. Tejas Mark 1 aircraft will be based in Sulur. The Rafale squadron will be based in Ambala.
If you plan to withdraw money from your corpus regularly to meet expenses, have a portfolio of stable instruments.
Despite recent setback, these remain the most appropriate tool for international diversification
The gains from investing in direct plans can be higher than the difference in expense ratios.
In an online chat with Rediff.com readers, personal finance expert Anil Rego answered queries about the new tax regime announced in the Union Budget.
If a risk taker and young, NPS would suit her/him. Otherwise, s/he should go for EPF.
These funds carry low risk and should be able to beat the returns from fixed deposits.
Novices should enter markets via SIPs of equity mutual funds.
Buying stocks during bad times can lead to good returns.
The first step in your order of priority should be to pay off any high-cost debt you might have incurred.
Another major development is REITs coming closer to reality
If you missed the primary market bus but still want to invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds, then feel lucky.
The raising of the entry age in NPS has opened up an attractive new investment avenue for senior citizens, says Arnav Pandya.
The current bear run has already been the second longest since 1975.
A new couple's financial situation changes from their bachelor days.
Some important investment options like fixed annuity, bonds, life insurance and equity among others can help you in fulfilling your goal. The details...
Experts say it could make divorces amicable and help reduce court cases.
Financial planning need not be boring or solely be a man's job. It can be made fun and be used as another way to increase a couple's closeness and happiness! Try it!
