All stories by Priya Nair
Cash may no longer be king as e-money emerges new ruler
Rediff.com16 Jul 2016The 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!
Rediff.com27 Jun 2016For 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
Rediff.com16 Jun 2016Foreign 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
Rediff.com23 May 2016Loan rates will change at the next reset, while deposit rates will continue till maturity.
Pay your health insurance premium through EMI
Rediff.com18 May 2016You will lose out on discounts and have to pay a higher premium.
EMIs on credit card is useful but tricky on conditions
Rediff.com12 May 2016Keep in mind interest rate, tenure and additional charges if you exceed credit card limit
How you can reduce your water bills
Rediff.com9 May 2016Setting 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
Rediff.com9 May 2016The 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?
Rediff.com5 May 2016Only 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?
Rediff.com26 Apr 2016Ask your HR department for details about the fund, trustees and returns
Your retirement is closer than it appears
Rediff.com25 Apr 2016The whole idea is to have a balance between long-term and short-term goals.
Don't blindly emulate promoter buying
Rediff.com12 Apr 2016While 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
Rediff.com11 Apr 2016With filing possible only online, there is no scope for any error.
All you need to know about the Employee Provident Fund
Rediff.com31 Mar 2016EPF 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
Rediff.com31 Mar 2016While 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
Rediff.com30 Mar 2016After every corporate announcement, check your demat and bank accounts for necessary credits.
India's super rich now have a new toy to play with
Rediff.com28 Mar 2016Stressed 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
Rediff.com25 Mar 2016Keep regular track of financials, including cash flow and management changes
Small savers need to get aggressive
Rediff.com22 Mar 2016Getting locked into instruments before the new regime kicks in would be a good strategy.