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Several MFs have changed features, benchmarks, strategies: Do they still fit in your portfolio?
Many MFs have altered their investing style, benchmarks and other features in the past few months. It's time to re-evaluate the funds in your portfolio.
Why buying gold bonds from secondary market is better than subscribing in new issues
Only the first two tranches of the SGBs, which were issued at prices below Rs 2,700 a gram, have generated positive returns.
How mutual funds investing in REITs and InvITs impacts you
Several fund houses are planning to invest into REITs, InvITs and investors have the choice to opt out of the scheme without having to pay any exit load.
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Why is everyone talking about affordable housing?
India's urban population is growing at an average 2.1% every year since 2015.
Should investors be cautious about banking stocks after recent rally?
Despite the recent rally, experts are still of the opinion that there's more in store for the banking sector stocks.
How much of your income should go towards loan EMIs, insurance premium and rent?
Most people mix insurance with investment. So, instead of low-cost pure life protection, they pack their portfolios with traditional plans. That's a mistake.
How to be more persuasive at work
The art of persuasion can help you get things done. Here are eight principles that can enhance your ability to influence people.
Here's how to set your financial life in order to avoid problems for dependents
To avoid problems for your dependants, here's how to set your financial life in order at the earliest. Store passwords, appoint nominees.
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Toshiba, committed to 'Make in India' and 'Export from India'
Toshiba, committed to 'Make in India' and 'Export from India'
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How Mumbai's Dabbawalas are leveraging tech by offering digital services
With the world and India taking digital leaps, the dabbawalla's too have found the need to embrace technology and offer click-based services.

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This tax calculator will help you estimate your tax liability. Just input your personal income details and know how much you would be liable to pay.
Home Loan Refinance
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Should you refinance your home loan?
Use this calculator to find out if it is worthwhile to shift your home loan to another bank? Just enter the data and click next. It's that easy.
Why most Indians end up buying insurance the wrong way
The basic principle of buying insurance is to keep insurance and investment separate and buy only pure insurance (term insurance).
Stock pick of the week: Why analysts are betting on HPCL stock
Splendid revenue and net profit growth, low crude oil prices, relief from subsidy burden, and rise in demand for petroleum products have made HPCL top pick
Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund: A good long-term bet among mutual funds
With a 10-year return of 14.03%, the fund has outperformed both the benchmark (9.21%) and the category average (9.96%) by a wide margin.
Does higher income automatically lead to growth in wealth?
Paying off loans is also a crucial part of money management. One should focus on paying off his debts at the earliest.
How homemakers get left behind financially
Women who give up their financial independence to take care of their families regret to be out of touch with their household finances.
Tax Optimizer: Salaried Manoharan can cut tax by 20% using NPS, perks
Manoharan should start by asking his company to reduce his special allowance and instead give him tax-free perks such as reimbursement of expenses
Family Finance: Hyderabad-based Chandrashekhar T needs to revamp investment portfolio
Chandrashekhar T. & Shubhangi, 37 & 32, are not keen on getting rid of land and properties but are advised to sell them to secure their retirement.
Why pay 30% tax on income when you can pay 6.4%?
Debt funds are treated as capital assets and gains are taxed at a lower rate than FDs depending on the holding period.
MF portfolio doctor: Gore should switch from mid and smallcap to large-cap funds
How is your mutual fund portfolio doing? Not many investors are able to answer this. This section will provide the answer.
Here's how to transfer your bank account
The account holder should submit a written application or form with all details to either the new branch or the old home branch.
35 lakh home loans in past five years: Transunion CIBIL Study
A TransUnion CIBIL study says the number of home loans grew at a fast clip of 23% per year between 2102 and 2016 but the ticket size of loans was reduced.
5 smart things to know about return on equity
A rising ROE suggests that a company is increasing its ability to generate profit without needing additional capital.
By choosing a neutral position, we did well during volatility: Amandeep Chopra, UTI Mutual Fund
"The change to a neutral stance puts an end to further easing of rates": Amandeep Chopra Head of Fixed Income, UTI Mutual Fund
Startup Namo E-waste Management is minting money from your scrap
NCR-based Namo E-waste now has a presence in 12 states and Union Territories through its e-waste collection centres and channel partners.
How mothers-to-be can secure finances to prepare better for childcare costs
If you are a working woman who is planning to start a family, here are the steps you should take to secure your finances before going on maternity break.
Alternative investment returns monitor: For the week ending May 3, 2017
The scope and attractiveness of alternative investments is increasing. Here's a weekly tracker of returns from such investments.
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