All stories by Priya Nair
Wealthy investors flock to equities as markets rise
Rediff.com24 Nov 2014High net worth individuals (HNIs) are considered more investment-savvy than retail investors.
Golden tips to prevent debit card fraud
Rediff.com19 Nov 2014Cardholders must ensure their debit cards are used in their presence.
Tips to cut down ATM use and save money
Rediff.com12 Nov 2014If 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
Rediff.com4 Nov 2014You can always prepay the loan and/or switch to another financier
7 benefits if Insurance Bill is passed
Rediff.com27 Oct 2014It will allow more transparency in policies and flexibility in premium payment, besides improving processing of claims.
Investment advice: Try e-commerce for good returns
Rediff.com2 Oct 2014These stocks are overvalued and, therefore, one should not adopt a buy and hold strategy.
Kashmir floods: An eye opener for buying travel policies
Rediff.com19 Sep 2014The shortest duration for which one can buy travel insurance is seven days.
Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?
Rediff.com15 Sep 2014An 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
Rediff.com11 Sep 2014Most 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
Rediff.com9 Sep 2014If not, an assessee might be charged interest for not paying TDS on time.
Why FDs are still the most popular saving options
Rediff.com8 Sep 2014The interest rate on FDs hasn't changed much over the years.
Don't let your insurance policy lapse
Rediff.com4 Sep 2014Now 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
Rediff.com28 Aug 2014Such a will, a cheaper and more convenient option, has to be signed by two witnesses.
Cheaper purchase options are available but with riders
Rediff.com21 Aug 2014ICICI Bank's new offer is for those with savings in fixed deposits but no immediate liquidity
Digitising insurance policies is free for customers
Rediff.com18 Aug 2014Insurance 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
Rediff.com8 Aug 2014Combination of term plans and mutual funds will provide the same benefits.
Why systematic investments in top equities make sense
Rediff.com4 Aug 2014It's also important to understand the rationale behind choosing particular stocks and when to sell.
Cashless motor insurance has limited benefits
Rediff.com21 May 2014Hurdles such as approvals for repair and fixed rates can make the process time-consuming.
Do you have an inoperative bank account?
Rediff.com9 May 2014The 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
Rediff.com15 Apr 2014TDS merely means the bank will pay you the entire interest amount without forwarding the tax on it to the government.