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February 28, 2007
How to read a company's balance sheet
The essence of savvy investing is to research your investments carefully and make use of all the information that is available. And a company's balance sheet provides you just that.

Gold ETFs: 5 things you must know
Now that the gold exchange traded funds (GETFs) are being sold in the market, let's look at a few things to understand them better.

February 27, 2007
Budget 2007: What you should know
Come February and everyone starts talkinga about the Budget. Read on to understand what the frenzy is all about.

Investing and dating: Here's the connection
There's a lot common between investing and dating. If you are successful in the former the latter becomes a cakewalk.

February 26, 2007
Why and how to have a PAN
Permanent Account Number (PAN) has become a very important tool to the Income Tax Department in tracking high value transactions and ensuring compliance with the tax laws. Here's a how and why you should get it.

Financial goals: 8 questions you must answer
One should focus on trying to find answers to the her/his financial needs. It is only these answers that will help you achieve your financial goals.

February 23, 2007
Want to trade online and offline?
It is easy to trade online as well as offline now. Brokers now are more than willing to offer you both the services.

February 22, 2007
Mutual funds: Their investment aims
Based on investment aims, mutual funds categorise their schemes as growth, income, balanced and money market schemes.

All about market caps and stock splits
While those accustomed to the stock market lingo can easily understand what market cap and stock split mean, a few of my young friends were completely at large when they heard about them.

February 21, 2007
Things you can do with your ATM card
ATM cards can help you order a chequebook at your doorstep, get mini statements, pay utility bills and much more.

3 ways to calculate your insurance needs
There are many ways of determining your insurance needs. Here we look at a few.

February 20, 2007
Role of a financial planner: Optimise or maximise returns?
The role of a financial planner is to optimise your returns and not maximise them believes Gaurav Mashruwala, a certified financial planner.

Invest in FDs for risk-free returns
Fixed deposit rates have become attractive again and investing in them can give risk-free returns.

February 19, 2007
Home loans: Floating rates are better
'Transparent floating' home loan rates are better than fixed rates believes home loan expert Harsh Roongta.

Get right your insurance priority
A term insurance should always be preferred over other insurance products like ULIPs, money back and endowment policies.

February 16, 2007
Stock market terms you must know
Ever come across words like Sensex, Nifty, correction, rally et al? Read this to know more about them.

February 15, 2007
Applying for an IPO? Read this
The IPO market is buzzing once again. It is important to know certain things before you apply for an IPO.

Withdraw PPF to repay home loan?
Home loan interest rates are getting costly again. How do you cope with rising prices?

February 14, 2007
Benefits of sequencing tax deductions
Tax deductions and prioritising their sequence will help you streamline your investments for efficient tax saving.

Fixed or floating home loans: which is better?
Home loan rates are on an upswing once again. Will it help to switch from a floating to fixed home loan rate?

February 13, 2007
Risky markets? Safe investment avenues
Stock markets are risky investment now. In this scenario, we all would want to look at safe but decent returns on our investments.

V-Day gift for your wife
A good Valentine's day gift is something that your beloved should cherish all over her life.

February 12, 2007
How inflation pinches your wallet
Inflation reduces your purchasing power. A pair of sneakers costing Rs 100 will cost more if the inflation rate increases.

February 09, 2007
How to avoid tax inquiries
Buying new cellphone could result in a tax inquiry. Here's how you can avoid the tax man's attention.

February 08, 2007
Now, a golden mutual fund
You will soon be able to invest in gold in the paper form through Benchmark Mutual Fund's Gold Exchange Traded Fund.

February 07, 2007
5 equity funds worth investing in
Depending on the kind of risk you want to take, here are five funds that will give you a good return on your investment.

February 06, 2007
How equity funds help you make money
Not a single diversified equity fund lost a single penny over the calendar years 2003 to 2005. Even the worst fund returned over 37% per annum during this time period.

February 05, 2007
Stock picking tips from an expert
J M Mutual Fund's chief investment officer (equity) speaks about his stock picking strategies. He says he is a firm believer in focusing on companies than on sectors.

Getting a credit card? Beware
Read the fine print on the credit card application form carefully, so that you know exactly what you are signing up for.

February 02, 2007
Confused about tax benefit for housing loan?
Home loan expert Harsh Roongta throws light on complex problems of tax benefits for housing loans.

January 31, 2007
Best bank for home loan?
Home loan expert Harsh Roongta says that there is no such creature as a best bank when it comes to home loans.

January 30, 2007
Will your loan become more expensive?
Come January 31 and the RBI will announce its credit policy. To help you understand it, Get Ahead cuts through the RBI jargon.

January 29, 2007
Do you trust your insurance agent?
There are many reasons why you should not; the main one is that they make money off you.

January 25, 2007
Haven't paid your credit card bill? Beware
Not paying your credit card bill, or not paying it on time, can reduce your credit rating when you apply for a loan.

January 24, 2007
What you MUST know about credit cards
Whch credit card best suits you? How do you deal with wrong billing? Find out the answers to these and other credit card related queries

January 23, 2007
Missed EMI payment? Now bear the cost
Missing your EMI payment means you have to pay a fine. You also have to make time from your busy schedule to meet the collection agent.

Buying insurance to save tax? Beware
If you are planning to buy insurance to save on tax, here are five things you must know first.

January 22, 2007
Investing your money? Follow these rules
Seven simple rules of investment will help you ensure you are not making the wrong financial decisions.

January 18, 2007
Don't want to pay tax?
You need to make your investments now; March 31 is barely two months away.

January 12, 2007
Struggling with two EMI payments?
Home loan expert Harsh Roongta tells you how you can use your home loan to pay off your personal loan.

January 11, 2007
Don't have enough money for downpayment?
Home loan expert Harsh Roongta tells you what you can do.

January 10, 2007
Can I get a tax benefit on HRA and home loan?
Home loan expert Harsh Roongta has the answer.

January 09, 2007
Has your fixed home loan rate been increased?
Home loan expert Harsh Roongta tells you what you can do if your bank has increased the interest on your home loan.

January 08, 2007
Should you take a fixed or floating home loan?
Home loan expert Harsh Roongta tells you how to make the right choice.

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