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February 27, 2006

Are you a smart investor?
Is it time to steer clear of the stock market or just tread cautiously?

How the Budget affects YOU
It is not just the taxes that hit you. The Budget also has an impact on the stock market and the prices of goods.

February 24, 2006

Budget 2006: Here's what you should know
Come February and everyone starts talkinga about the Budget. Read on to understand what the frenzy is all about.

February 23, 2006

Not got your tax refund? Here's help
Our tax experts tell you what to do if you have still not received your refund.

Compensated for accident? Pay your tax
Concerned about deduction on a donation? Or whether compensation for an accident is taxed? Our expert answers your queries.

Are education fees tax free?
Our tax expert clears doubts on deductions on education loans and fees.

February 22, 2006

Lifetime prepaid: What's on offer
A look at some of the lifetime prepaid offers by Airtel, Hutch, Reliance and MTNL.

Lifetime prepaid cards -- what's the catch?
Don't take prepaid lifetime validity at face value. Look to see if it is really meant for you.

Do you have enough money to buy a home?
Our investment planner talks to a young reader with plans to buy his dream house.

Money tips for young couples
Our investment expert tells young couples how they should save and invest money.

February 21, 2006

Don't want to step into your bank?
Banking no longer means dropping into the branch. You can do everything online or via phone or ATM.

Do you benefit from a floating loan?
Our home loan expert tells you why this may not always be the case.

February 20, 2006

How will the Budget affect your PPF?
The darling of tax saving instruments may lose its prized place amongst investors if the rules regarding the PPF are changed in Budget 2006.

Don't be a victim of online fraud
Here are some precautions you can take; as well as what you can do if you have been the victim of an online fraud.

February 17, 2006

Where to invest for a monthly income
You can check out mutual funds and post office schemes.

February 16, 2006

Is a close ended fund for you?
Our mutual fund expert talks about close-ended funds and how they compare with their open-ended counterparts.

Be cybersafe when banking online
Here are tips to ensure that your online banking transactions remain safe and no information finds its way into the hands of hackers

February 15, 2006

How to escape phishing in online banking
With everyone talking about the phishing incident at ICICI Bank, we tell you how not to get duped.

February 14, 2006

Tax break on home loan insurance?
Our home loan expert tells you whether or not premium paid on a home loan insurance is eligible for deduction.

Is there a tax benefit on incomplete homes?
Our home loan expert tells you when a home is considered complete by tax authorities so that you can avail of the tax benefits on your home loan.

February 13, 2006

The road to financial fitness
Our investment planning expert tells you how to get started.

Decide your home loan tenure
Our investment planning expert offers help in this regard.

How to make money in IPOs
Here's a primer on what an IPO is and why investors flock to put money in them.

February 10, 2006

What love teaches you about money
Love can teach you a lot about investing in the stock market, says Sachin Lele.

February 09, 2006

Haven't planned your taxes yet?
Here's a guide to some 'quick' tax planning solutions.

What money has taught me about love
Shalini believes that the same principles can be applied to investment and love.

February 08, 2006

Who gets the tax benefit in joint home loans?
Our home loan expert explains that you need to be an owner or co-owner to get any tax benefit on a home loan.

Online shopping: Play it safe
Follow these tips to make sure your online transactions are safe.

February 07, 2006

Have a problem with your PAN?
Our tax experts help you resolve your PAN woes.

How often can you claim LTA?
Our tax expert answers your queries and clarifies doubts.

What does she want this Valentine's Day?
Stuck for ideas? Here are some interesting gift suggestions for February 14.

February 06, 2006

Are you afraid of mutual funds?
Here's how to deal with it and make it work to your advantage.

How much must you get insured for?
Our investment planner tells you how to calculate that amount and why you should not go by generalisations.

February 03, 2006

Pick funds wisely this year
Fund manager Naresh Garg speaks on his stock picking strategy and what investors should be aware of at these high market levels.

February 02, 2006

A 'different' investment option
Tired of investing in stocks and diversified equity funds? Maybe you could consider contra funds.

Tax benefits on education loans
In continuation to our earlier piece on education loans, we bring you the tax benefits they offer.

February 01, 2006

Good debt, bad debt
All debt is not the same. Get Ahead columnist Harsh Roongta explains how some debts can actually help.