'Buy stocks, MFs with a long-term horizon
The stock markets have sent shivers down the spines of many investors. Should you go for mutual funds and stocks now that the markets have reached in the 13,000 range from 21,000 points just six ...- in Bussiness
Renting a house? A legal checklist
You often hear people say, "nothing like living under your own roof!" Of course, this is applied in different contexts and living in a rented house is one of them.
A good landlord who does ...- in Bussiness
How do credit cards work?
Today, credit cards have found widespread usage due to the conveniences they offer. Unlike the olden days, you do not have to carry large sums of money when you go shopping. All you need to do is ta...- in Bussiness
Have the Padma awards lost their sheen?
India's civilian honours -- the Padma Shris, the Padma Bhushans... -- have courted controversy once again.
From missing deserving candidates to fake awardees, the national honours list appear to ...- in Bussiness
Were the Khans out of line?
It was Khan versus Khan at the 53rd Filmfare Awards show, screened on Sony Entertainment Television on Sunday night.
And no, we're not talking about who won or who lost. Rather it was Shah...- in Bussiness
Ulip or term insurance? What's better?
Looking for a suitable insurance to meet your insurance cover? Confused by the differing opinions of financial advisors whether Ulips are better than term insurance or vice versa?
Want to k...- in Bussiness
Over time, Microsoft Windows has become an inseparable part of our work life.
From the first operating system unveiled in 1985 to the latest Vista, Microsoft has launched several versions o...- in Bussiness
When Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh toured the Taj Mahal hotel on Sunday morning to survey the damage caused by the horrific terrorist attack, he was accompanied by his son Ritesh ...- in Bussiness
Wish Tendulkar on his birthday
Sachin Tendulkar turns 35 on Thursday.
The ace batsman, who holds a plethora of records in Test and limited-overs' cricket, had an excellent year despite injuries stalking him. He scored 11...- in Bussiness
MFs, home loans, insurance & your tax
Do you want to know if your investment in a house, mutual fund, insurance or real estate taxable? How is tax calculated on all or any of these investments? How much tax are you liable to pay when...- in Bussiness
Now, a real estate mutual fund
Real estate has been one of the hottest asset classes in the last few years with prices sky-rocketing because of rising demand and limited supply. However as an investment, real estate suffers fr...- in Bussiness
Best real estate deals in your area
Do you know what's the going rate per square foot in your neighbourhood? Is it the best time to buy real estate/Â home? Or should you wait for a while before buying your dream home?
What ...- in Bussiness
Why stock market crashes are good for you
A 22-year old wrote in asking us whether or not he should even consider investing in equity. Looking at the carnage in the markets across the globe, he wanted to know if he was better off putting...- in Bussiness
Worried over falling investments? Here's help
Have your investments in mutual funds, stocks, and various unit linked insurance plans come down by half? What should you do in such a situation? Should you sell all your investments or buy more?...- in Bussiness
Children's films are far and few in between, especially in Bollywood. This year's big release touted as a children's film, Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic was quite unimpressive.
Also Read: No child's ...- in Bussiness