All stories by Sanjay Kumar Singh
5 ways to beat the sharp cut in FD rates
Rediff.com29 Nov 2016Interest rates on bank FDs have started coming down and rates on other fixed-income products will also decline. Investors should lock in to instruments offering higher returns.
Post demonetisation: How to earn more
Rediff.com15 Nov 2016How investors can tweak their fixed income investments to earn more in the current environment.
Good behaviour may get you cheaper loans, insurance
Rediff.com20 Oct 2016Banks and insurers are beginning to reward customers who show exemplary conduct with lower prices and penalise those who behave poorly by imposing higher costs.
Ensure safety of policies with e-account
Rediff.com7 Oct 2016While your insurer will help you open an e-insurance account at the time of buying a policy, existing policyholders must do so themselves
Why it's prudent to buy property in resale market
Rediff.com3 Oct 2016Read the investor-developer agreement carefully before signing the cheque
How to stay financially fit after 60
Rediff.com29 Sep 2016After retirement, the pressure on finances increases in the absence of regular income. Here are a few suggestions to ensure a smooth post-retirement life
It's a good time to start paying for financial advice
Rediff.com29 Sep 2016Since there are many and complicated choices, retail investors stand to benefit
Should you wait before buying a house?
Rediff.com23 Sep 2016Those looking to take advantage of current market conditions should buy only after conducting due-diligence.
Why you need to promptly rebalance your portfolio
Rediff.com23 Sep 2016With stock prices at elevated levels, investors must cut valuation risks in their portfolio
Mis-selling: How buyers can protect themselves
Rediff.com12 Sep 2016While regulators are trying to do their bit, the onus is on you to prove it.
How to benefit from low expense ratios of ETFs
Rediff.com16 Aug 2016One risk of investing in a very low-cost ETF is if a fund house runs it at below cost, it could close it if it fails to attract institutional money
Now, you can avail a home loan online!
Rediff.com5 Aug 2016For those who find the online facility difficult, there is an electronic tutorial, and staff to assist you.
Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!
Rediff.com1 Aug 2016Prices in most areas have been stagnant but some regions are showing reasonable appreciation.
Retirees must ensure corpus lasts 25 years
Rediff.com22 Jul 2016Retirees must also try and purchase a senior citizens' policy, despite steep premiums.
Stocks, gold, FDs or MFs: Which will get you the highest returns?
Rediff.com11 Jul 2016Equity investments are fruitful over the very long 20-year term.
Pay hike: How to spend your money wisely
Rediff.com30 Jun 2016The Pay Commission's award will provide a windfall that can be used to both spend and invest wisely.
Markets are volatile: Diversify your portfolio
Rediff.com29 Jun 2016According to experts, volatility could last for three months or even more.
Brexit: Indians working in the UK may face higher taxes
Rediff.com26 Jun 2016Sending money to families in India will get more expensive
Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore
Rediff.com6 Jun 2016Indians are the biggest non-Arab investors in Dubai's real estate market.
Don't panic about news of impending Fed rate hike
Rediff.com25 May 2016Markets now expect the Fed to normalise rates gradually.