Travel cards are like debits cards-loaded with the currency of your choice or which the lenders offer.
Lending rates in certain segments may be increased; fixed depositors may lock into existing rates.
The recent market crash in China has triggered sympathetic drops.
Child insurance plans can be broadly classified into two types: unit linked and traditional.
The details that you file regarding your income, investments and tax exemptions are verified by the Income Tax department with the details obtained as per your Permanent Account Number records.
Sandeep Shanbhag, a chartered accountant and director of Wonderland Consultants, a tax and financial advisory firm, discussed the impact of Budget proposals in a chat with Rediff.com's readers.
Since payment alternatives such as UPI, e-wallets and USSD - based mobile banking through different platforms are directly or indirectly linked to the user's bank account one needs to be extra careful to keep hackers at bay, explains Adhil Shetty, CEO, BankBazaar.
With a new government in place, the outlook on economy and political stability has improved
Investors should now be looking at trimming their portfolio and making prudent investment decisions
Now with the Prime Minister insisting on quick resolution of all pending grievances, it is highly likely that all backlogs of complaints will be resolved very soon.
HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri says a little delay in monetary transmission is inevitable
The applicant must have an operational savings bank account.
If allowed to go unchecked, this addiction can wreck you financially as well as emotionally.
The strong temblor that shook Nepal and parts of northern and eastern India on Tuesday brought back chilling memories of the April 25 earthquake for 47-year-old mountaineer Lipika Biswas who was at the Everest Base Camp when it had hit the Himalayan country.
Many investment options once seen as safe havens are presently out of sync
Lenders get a clear idea about your financial health, risk profile and personality trait
Exchange rates play an important factor in international fund transfers
Despite the low prices, commodities are risky investments
Dubai, Singapore, London are the top overseas markets for Indians
With a focus on direct, indirect, and corporate tax structures, the Budget 2016-17 offers a balanced taxation structure
You get a 45-day repayment window and reward points. But inability to pay back on time can be a problem.
The stock markets need not be an enigma - use resources at your disposal
Smart investors fine tune their investments as per the Budget announcements to make the best possible use of tax deductions and other sops.
Don't end up claiming tax by just referring to Section 80G. There are some sub-sections also.
Contrarian approach to investing works on the foundation of psychology of investors
You require a credit score to get fresh debt and you must have existing debt to get a credit score... Confused? Well, here's how they are related.
To invest in the stock market and buy equity, you need three things
Hygiene and cleanliness of trains and stations a must
The first major devaluation of the rupee happened in 1966 when it was pegged against the US dollar at Rs 4.75/$
Equity investing is still fraught with peril and is riddled with sink holes that investors need to be wary of
Online and mobile based personal finance applications have gained importance over the past few years.
From the date you put in your papers, the employer will promptly freeze your salary payouts and you will get everything along with the full and final settlement.
These simple changes can add a significant thrust to your overall money management over time.
Advisors and agents known to you personally can also sell wrong policies.
There's only a slim chance of a substantial drop.
Remember to take important documents like no dues certificate.
The Budget touches a few highs and lows as far as personal finance is concerned, and one needs to be aware of them in order to optimise on one's investment plans.
Abu Dhabi-based serial entrepreneur BR Shetty walks us through his life and career and shares the imminent lessons he's learned.
Any saving on the car loan EMI can translate into major savings.
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