Priya Nair

Stories by Priya Nair

Make money from your blog, video; Here's how!

Make money from your blog, video; Here's how!

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2016

Blogs are great place to start.

Cash may no longer be king as e-money emerges new ruler

Cash may no longer be king as e-money emerges new ruler

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2016

The proposed ban on cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh may hit luxury goods, jewellery sales and real estate.

How you can save money building smart homes!

How you can save money building smart homes!

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2016

For prices starting from Rs 25,000 and going up to Rs 4-5 lakh, you can convert your home into a smart home.

New aviation policy: How much do we stand to gain

New aviation policy: How much do we stand to gain

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

Foreign airlines charge $100-200 or euro 75-150 for excess baggage, while Indian airlines charge Rs 300-500 per kg above 15 kg.

Bank mergers: Changes that customers can expect

Bank mergers: Changes that customers can expect

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

Loan rates will change at the next reset, while deposit rates will continue till maturity.

Pay your health insurance premium through EMI

Pay your health insurance premium through EMI

Rediff.com   18 May 2016

You will lose out on discounts and have to pay a higher premium.

EMIs on credit card is useful but tricky on conditions

EMIs on credit card is useful but tricky on conditions

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

Keep in mind interest rate, tenure and additional charges if you exceed credit card limit

How you can reduce your water bills

How you can reduce your water bills

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

Setting up a system is not very complicated and costs can be Rs 2-3 lakh for a 100-apartment society

How you can cut down on your credit card expenses

How you can cut down on your credit card expenses

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

The Reserve Bank of India's latest data indicate that spending per card is rising steadily - something that consumers should worry about

Should you invest in index funds like Warren Buffett?

Should you invest in index funds like Warren Buffett?

Rediff.com   5 May 2016

Only if you are a conservative investor satisfied with index returns; but over long term actively managed funds give better returns in Indian markets

Is your pension fund regulated?

Is your pension fund regulated?

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2016

Ask your HR department for details about the fund, trustees and returns

Your retirement is closer than it appears

Your retirement is closer than it appears

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2016

The whole idea is to have a balance between long-term and short-term goals.

Don't blindly emulate promoter buying

Don't blindly emulate promoter buying

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2016

While such buying could indicate confidence in the business, investors should do a comprehensive evaluation before getting into the stock.

Filing Income Tax returns gets more complicated

Filing Income Tax returns gets more complicated

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2016

With filing possible only online, there is no scope for any error.

All you need to know about the Employee Provident Fund

All you need to know about the Employee Provident Fund

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2016

EPF has traditionally been the only tool for Indians, especially the salaried class, to save for their retirement corpus.

Home, car loans to change from April 1

Home, car loans to change from April 1

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2016

While existing base rates and loans linked to it will continue, new loans will be linked to the MCLR, which is likely to be lower

Lessons from the Sharepro scam

Lessons from the Sharepro scam

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2016

After every corporate announcement, check your demat and bank accounts for necessary credits.

India's super rich now have a new toy to play with

India's super rich now have a new toy to play with

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2016

Stressed asset funds could offer higher returns than traditional fixed-income funds, but holding period will be longer due to the risky underlying assets

Company FDs require extra due diligence

Company FDs require extra due diligence

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2016

Keep regular track of financials, including cash flow and management changes

Small savers need to get aggressive

Small savers need to get aggressive

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2016

Getting locked into instruments before the new regime kicks in would be a good strategy.