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| June 29, 2007 | | Negotiating tips for home loans
From the best possible time to apply for a loan to the strategies you should use to get a home loan, here are some must-know tips.
Copying your friend's investments? Don't
Financial planning expert Gaurav Mashruwala warns investors against following others blindly while putting their money. Aping the herd can lead to serious financial losses, he says.
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| June 25, 2007 | | 5 ways to get financially organised
Financial organisation can help you achieve your goals in life. All you need to do is take these five steps.
Tax planning for 2007-2008
You should not start planning your tax related investments when the March 31 deadline to file your returns nears. A headstart in this direction will always help your investments earn more.
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| June 22, 2007 | | Car loans: Down payment by credit card?
Using the credit card to make a down payment -- particularly when you don't have enough money to clear your bill -- is an expensive proposition.
Want a life of financial freedom?
You can win the game of wealth by following the four squares rule. However, you need to have some basics before you begin this game.
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| June 20, 2007 | | Is life insurance enough?
Insurance and investment are two different aspect of your personal finance. However, you will be the loser if you mix the two.
Taking a car loan? What you need to know
What are the best interest rates? Is an overdraft facility better than an EMI option when going in for a car loan? Get Ahead expert Harsh Roongta has the answer.
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| June 18, 2007 | | Ready to retire RICH?
Retirement planning is simple if you begin it right now. You can easily become a crorepati by the time you retire.
Tax returns: The July 31 countdown begins
Income tax expert Mahesh Padmanabhan says you will have to pay a fine of Rs 5,000 if you miss your deadline for filing tax returns. But then, what is the actual deadline for filing returns?
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| June 15, 2007 | | Home loan? Keep EMIs low
Get Ahead reader Sunil Agarwal tells you how a a low EMI can reduce your stress levels.
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| June 13, 2007 | | What first time home buyers MUST know
Do you know what you want out of your new home? Do you know how the neighbourhood impacts your choice? Are you familiar with the broker's jargon? If not, read this.
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| June 08, 2007 | | Is the time right for your first home loan?
Is it the right time for you to invest in your first home? Expert Harsh Roongta tells you what to do in such a situation and several others involving home loans.
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| June 07, 2007 | | Is your home loan burning a hole in your pocket?
The floating interest rates on home loans have increased sharply in the last few years. Home loan expert Harsh Roongta explains how to solve the problem.
Have EMIs crippled your life?
Home loan borrowers are facing a tough time. Interest rates have hit the roof and it has become difficult for them to manage their household expenses. If you are successfully coping with your EMI payments, share your story with us.
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| June 06, 2007 | | How your emotions can cost you MONEY
Retail investors sell when they should buy and vice versa. This is one of the main reasons why they lose money in the stock markets.
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| June 05, 2007 | | Mid-cap funds: Are they money spinners?
Mutual fund schemes that boast of a mid-cap flavour can be a bit risky but they cannot be ignored either because of their wealth-creation abilities.
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| May 31, 2007 | | Your queries on the new tax forms answered
The new income tax return forms are a bit complicated feels tax expert Mahesh Padmanabhan. However, he suggests ways to overcome your difficulties in filing tax returns for this financial year.
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| May 29, 2007 | |
Is the new income tax form worrying you?
If you are a salaried person, you will be filing your returns using the new income tax return form, ITR. Do you think the ITR is simpler than Saral? Or are there drawbacks in the new ITRs? Tell us.
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| May 25, 2007 | | Need an education loan? Here's help
Do you know that you can get an education loan of upto Rs 4 lakhs to pursue an MBA course from a recognised university? What's more, you don't have to bother about repayment till you complete the course! Read on to find out more.
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| May 24, 2007 | | Is a personal loan the last option?
Can you run a business by taking personal loans or structured loans? What are the drawbacks of doing business on such terms? Personal loan expert Harsh Roongta gives his advice on such tricky finance issues.
ITR-1? That's your new income tax form
The new income tax returns form, ITR-1, is relatively simpler than Saral. Here is a lowdown on what salaried individuals will now have to cope with.
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| May 23, 2007 | | How to get a cheap personal loan
You can bargain with your bank and get a personal loan at a cheaper rate. It always helps if you approach more than one bank with your loan application.
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| May 17, 2007 | | 7 reasons to avoid a ULIP
Unit linked insurance plans, though, a best selling product may not be actually best suited for you, says financial expert Amar Pandit.
How to make money in stocks
Stock markets can be volatile at times. You may not know when to sell your stocks and take home the profits. Here are some rules that can help you make a decision.
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| May 16, 2007 | | How tax on ESOPs is calculated
Do you know how the fringe benefit tax is calculated on your ESOPs? Get Ahead tax experts Mahesh Padmanabhan explains.
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| May 15, 2007 | | Why you need the 'right' assets
Financial planner Gaurav Mashruwala explains the difference between good and bad assets. Creating bad assets can lead you towards penury while the opposite may help you create wealth.
Unable to decide which mutual fund to invest in?
In a chat with rediff readers, fund expert T Srikanth Bhagavat talks about mutual funds that will outperform the markets.
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| May 08, 2007 | | Why losing money hurts like hell
Researchers found similarities between the response to financial losses and a system they had previously identified for responding to pain.
Why you should invest in gold
Gold can generate good returns, is a good protection against inflation and can be easily redeemed in times of crises.
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