Priya Nair

Stories by Priya Nair

Wealthy investors flock to equities as markets rise

Wealthy investors flock to equities as markets rise

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2014

High net worth individuals (HNIs) are considered more investment-savvy than retail investors.

Golden tips to prevent debit card fraud

Golden tips to prevent debit card fraud

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2014

Cardholders must ensure their debit cards are used in their presence.

Tips to cut down ATM use and save money

Tips to cut down ATM use and save money

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

If you are have an account with State Bank of India, HDFC Bank or Axis Bank you will have to pay higher charges for using ATM more than five times a month.

Golden tips to get the best home loan deal

Golden tips to get the best home loan deal

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2014

You can always prepay the loan and/or switch to another financier

7 benefits if Insurance Bill is passed

7 benefits if Insurance Bill is passed

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2014

It will allow more transparency in policies and flexibility in premium payment, besides improving processing of claims.

Investment advice: Try e-commerce for good returns

Investment advice: Try e-commerce for good returns

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2014

These stocks are overvalued and, therefore, one should not adopt a buy and hold strategy.

Kashmir floods: An eye opener for buying travel policies

Kashmir floods: An eye opener for buying travel policies

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2014

The shortest duration for which one can buy travel insurance is seven days.

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

An analysis of the National Housing Bank's Residex shows from 2007 to now, almost all tier-II cities have seen their residential property prices appreciate by 45-120 per cent.

Benefits of buying insurance policy at an early age

Benefits of buying insurance policy at an early age

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2014

Most policies have a 30-90 days waiting period, during which you will not be able to claim any hospitalisation expense, except in case of accidents.

Ensure that your TDS reaches the Income Tax department

Ensure that your TDS reaches the Income Tax department

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2014

If not, an assessee might be charged interest for not paying TDS on time.

Why FDs are still the most popular saving options

Why FDs are still the most popular saving options

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

The interest rate on FDs hasn't changed much over the years.

Don't let your insurance policy lapse

Don't let your insurance policy lapse

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2014

Now insurance companies will train agents not only to get new business but retain existing customers.

Making a will online saves money, time and is legally valid too

Making a will online saves money, time and is legally valid too

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

Such a will, a cheaper and more convenient option, has to be signed by two witnesses.

Cheaper purchase options are available but with riders

Cheaper purchase options are available but with riders

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2014

ICICI Bank's new offer is for those with savings in fixed deposits but no immediate liquidity

Digitising insurance policies is free for customers

Digitising insurance policies is free for customers

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2014

Insurance company will bear the cost of digitising. It will in turn benefit from lower expenses on servicing policies.

Opt for child plans that offer premium waiver options

Opt for child plans that offer premium waiver options

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

Combination of term plans and mutual funds will provide the same benefits.

Why systematic investments in top equities make sense

Why systematic investments in top equities make sense

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2014

It's also important to understand the rationale behind choosing particular stocks and when to sell.

Cashless motor insurance has limited benefits

Cashless motor insurance has limited benefits

Rediff.com   21 May 2014

Hurdles such as approvals for repair and fixed rates can make the process time-consuming.

Do you have an inoperative bank account?

Do you have an inoperative bank account?

Rediff.com   9 May 2014

The Reserve Bank of India has told banks not to levy penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balances in any inoperative account.

Bank deposits may not always be tax-free

Bank deposits may not always be tax-free

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2014

TDS merely means the bank will pay you the entire interest amount without forwarding the tax on it to the government.