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October 31, 2005

Are you a smart shopper?
Here's what you need to know before you go Diwali shopping.

October 28, 2005

The best funds to invest in
Here are funds that should form the core and non-core elements of your portfolio.

October 27, 2005

Are you an NRI?
Determining your residential status is not as easy as it appears. We help you figure it out.

Do and don'ts for stock market investments
Follow these 8 pointers to play it safe in the stock market.

October 26, 2005

Office mediclaim is not sufficient. Here's why
It is best to always have a medical insurance policy in your name, however small the amount.

The importance of choosing the right funds
Our mutual fund expert guides you.

October 25, 2005

Mediclaim: What to look for
Here are some factors to keep in mind opting for medical insurance.

Most volatile mutual funds
Here are five that have given great returns but could lose heavily in a market downturn.

October 24, 2005

Buy or rent -- which is better?
Uma Shashikant helps you arrive at that decision.

Cool funds for a hot market
Here are some mutual funds that will offer stable returns despite the highs and lows of the stock market.

October 21, 2005

How good are cash back schemes?
The bottom line is that the banks just want you to spend more.

October 20, 2005

Online brokers: What you need to know
Besides the cost, there are other aspects too that need to be considered when you are considering signing on with an online broker.

Five ways to invest in a mutual fund
You have a choice of online and offline options.

October 19, 2005

How expensive is an online stock broker?
Here are some aspects to consider before you sign one on.

When to sell your stock
Buying a stock is just part of the stock investing process. Knowing when to sell is a skill that needs to be honed.

October 18, 2005

Want an online stock broker?
How easy is it to open an online trading account?

Have I invested in the right funds?
Mutual fund expert Value Research analyses reader's portfolios.

October 17, 2005

An aggressive tax saving fund
Want an aggressive tax saving option? Consider this.

Drop your debt. Here's how
Our expert Uma Shashikant tells you what you must do to get rid of your debts.

October 13, 2005

How to make a crore in the stock market
Invest in the stock market wisely. Don't jump in because everyone else is.

How must I transfer my PF?
Our tax experts tackle various queries.

October 11, 2005

Want to switch your home loan?
Our expert Harsh Roongta advices on how to go ahead.

6 large-cap equity funds to consider
Wary of the mid-cap mania? Here are some high performing large-cap mutual funds.

October 10, 2005

Invest a lump sum. Here's how.
Have you suddenly got a huge sum of money? Here are investment expert Uma Shashikant's suggestions on how you can invest it.

Why the stock market is volatile
Before you buy or sell shares, understand what is causing this volatility.

October 07, 2005

Principles when investing for your child
Follow these and you can be sure of providing well for your child.

October 06, 2005

Consultant? Check the tax issues
Our tax experts answer your queries

October 05, 2005

Why investing in an SIP is important
Mutual fund expert Value Research on why mutual funds will never be as safe as bank deposits.

Use Options to make money
Understand what Options are all about and whether or not you should dabble in it.

October 04, 2005

3 balanced funds to consider
Want to invest in equity but not sure if you can take a risk? Maybe a balanced fund is the answer.

Problems with your home loan?
Do you feel you are being cheated by your home finance company? Here's what you can do...

October 03, 2005

Money and your family
Uma Shashikant gives advice on how to get out of tough monetary situations.

Buying shares? Understand settlement cycles first
Get your stock exchange basics cleared.