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Plan your finances, be your own CFO

Plan your finances, be your own CFO

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Investmentyogi tells you how to think like a CFO and manage your money like a professional.

Smart tips to retire young and rich

Smart tips to retire young and rich

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Don't think you are too young to start planning for your retirement. The earlier you start, the higher are your chances of retiring young and rich.

Why investing is like dating

Why investing is like dating

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Investing like dating can have good and bad experiences, with many ups and downs. Read on to explore the commonalities between them.

Invest in FMPs for safety, decent returns and tax efficiency

Invest in FMPs for safety, decent returns and tax efficiency

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Since the last year, fixed maturity plans, or FMPs in short, have been gaining considerable popularity among conservative investors. The prime reason for this lies in investors seeking a safer alternative to equity funds, with decent returns and tax efficiency.

Top 10 personal finance news in 2010

Top 10 personal finance news in 2010

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

2010 was indeed an eventful year from the personal finance perspective. The year had its share of controversies, forward looking policies as well ones which will pinch your pocket more in days to come. Here is a look at top 10 news items (in no particular order).

5 ways of investing in yourself

5 ways of investing in yourself

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Are you managing one of your greatest assets -- yourself -- with care? Here are five ways that can help you.

Make home-buying a pleasant experience

Make home-buying a pleasant experience

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

In the first of a three-part guide, we help you wade through the tricky process of home-buying and make your first realty plunge a pleasant and rewarding experience.

Six facts you must know about inflation

Six facts you must know about inflation

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

A peek into the concept of inflation, its effect on your daily living, what causes it and how you can protect your earnings from it.

Reduce risks: Invest in multi-manager funds

Reduce risks: Invest in multi-manager funds

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

In simple words, a fund of funds is a mutual fund which invests in other mutual fund schemes. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in fund of funds.

How to calculate the EMI on bank loans

How to calculate the EMI on bank loans

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Before opting for the right loan, it is important to understand the most integral part of any loan, and that is, its equated monthly installment.

Debt MFs vs FDs: Which gives better returns?

Debt MFs vs FDs: Which gives better returns?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

The question of debt mutual funds verses fixed deposits has been going on for a long time. Which one serves better for the conservative investor? InvestmentYogi takes a close look and breaks it down, giving you the details you need to make an informed choice.

Simplifying the dreaded income tax return forms

Simplifying the dreaded income tax return forms

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Choosing the right ITR form for your income tax return filing can be quite confusing. Investmentyogi simplifies the ITR forms and all the jargon associated with it. Keep it handy for your returns in 2010.

Will your gifts be taxed this festive season?

Will your gifts be taxed this festive season?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

With the holiday season quickly approaching InvestmentYogi takes a minute to look at the 'cost' of receiving and giving gifts and the effect it could have on your tax returns.

Bestselling author tells you how to get rich

Bestselling author tells you how to get rich

Rediff.com27 May 2010

InvestmentYogi attended a talk in Silicon Valley, California, by the bestselling author, Ramit Sethi, who recently wrote I Will Teach You to be Rich. Here are his mantras to become rich.

10 times you should NOT use your credit card

10 times you should NOT use your credit card

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

InvestmentYogi explains 10 occasions when credit card usage should be restricted, to avoid the vicious circle of debt.

How to calculate your insurance needs

How to calculate your insurance needs

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Investmentyogi shows you why you need adequate insurance cover and how to go about planning your insurance.

Taking a personal loan? 10 mistakes to avoid

Taking a personal loan? 10 mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Personal loans could well be the answer to many immediate financial needs. However, with the myriad of loans available in the market, each claiming its competency, how do you ensure you do not end up in a bad debt or a huge loan liability?

Buying life insurance? Choose the right plan

Buying life insurance? Choose the right plan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

An easy guide to help you buy the right insurance plan for you.

Double your money in 8.7 years without any risk

Double your money in 8.7 years without any risk

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Kisan Vikas Patra or KVP is one of the many fixed income financial products offered by the Indian Post Office department. It is a fixed income instrument that offers to double the investment in 8.7 years. InvestmentYogi looks at its prominent features.

FAQ: The benefits of filing income tax return

FAQ: The benefits of filing income tax return

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

There are some solid reasons for acquiring a PAN card (if you don't have one) and filing your ITR within the due date, which is 31st July every year.

10 insurance myths -- BUSTED

10 insurance myths -- BUSTED

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Insurance is a highly misunderstood product and it's often bought and sold for the wrong reasons.

Understanding taxes: How to use ELSS to save money

Understanding taxes: How to use ELSS to save money

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Investmentyogi simplifies equity linked savings schemes for Get Ahead readers and discusses the pros and cons.

How and why to create an emergency fund

How and why to create an emergency fund

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Investmentyogi.com explains the what, how and why of emergency funds.

Understanding taxes: What is your tax slab?

Understanding taxes: What is your tax slab?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Investmentyogi.com provides the income tax slab rates for FY 2009-10 (corresponding to Assessment Year 2010-2011).

Money mantras for the young and working

Money mantras for the young and working

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

In this day and age of 'quick' money, it is important for youngsters not to lose sight of a few basics in managing their money.

Some gifts can be expensive this Diwali

Some gifts can be expensive this Diwali

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

People receiving gifts, in cash or kind, will have to pay tax, if the value exceeds Rs 50,000.

5 top tax-saving investments for you

5 top tax-saving investments for you

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

InvestmentYogi tells you the investment avenues to maximise tax benefits available under Sec 80C & 80D.

How to get your credit report in 3 easy ways

How to get your credit report in 3 easy ways

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Here's how you can get a copy of your own credit report if you are curious to know about your credit score/credit rating in India.