Page 46 - Investment

Navigating the online shopping minefield

Buying on the internet is the future but be wary of the fine print and make sure you get a genuine product

How to retire at 50

High savings, aggressive asset allocation and a frugal lifestyle can help you hang up your boots a decade early

More than only protection from term plans

Variants like staggered payout, higher entry age, return of premium are being introduced to tap insurance-seeking customers

RBI might wait till Budget for more cuts

If RBI continues to cut rates, banks and other financial firms'out-performance is likely to continue

How to manage education expenses

Don't forget to plan for distribution phase and put money to work while your child is still studying

Should you roll over your 1-year FMP?

The decision will depend on the tax bracket you fall in

Making money@apps.com

Do you have a new idea? Is the back-end of the app in place? Are you willing to spend on marketing? Success in the app world is no cakewalk

Navigating mid-cap minefield

Avoid concentrated bets and don't invest more than 25 per cent of your equity corpus in these stocks

Should you stay on rent or buy a house?

Tap the potential of Make in India

If poorly implemented, it will cause misallocation; otherwise, it will create more infrastructural capacity

40 years ago...And now: Home buyers - From the late 50s to the early 20s

Reassess your life cover needs periodically

An unwieldy insurance portfolio can play havoc with your investment portfolio and impact life goals

All eyes on the Budget

With the global economy expected to perform under par, a cracking Budget will help motivate investors

Case study

Realty check

Budget: Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore

Flat owner without legal title has consumer rights

How to pick the right financial planner

Seven fundamental questions to ask before entrusting your money to an advisor

Power to the consumer

Insurance ordinance gives a thrust to transparency and brings more clarity for policyholders

Market behaviour rarely conforms to consensus for long

2015 should be a happy year for investors. But don't be terribly surprised if it is not

Manage your tax outgo when selling property

If gains are reinvested in another property or in specified bonds, tax can be avoided