Page 48 - Investment
Reits work better than direct investment in realty
Transparency and higher liquidity give Reits the edge in the long run
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Don't overreact to Sensex movements
The basic reason is simple - a benchmark index does not represent anything other than the stocks in it. Read on to know what this means
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Capital, rental values set to increase
Hot Spot: Bandra, Mumbai
Limited option for insuring your newborn's health
Most insurers prefer to cover babies who are at least 3 months old. An easier way for would-be parents is to buy a health plan with maternity and baby cover or include the baby in group health covers
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Betting on crude oil drop
Investors could look at financials of non-PSU refiners, rather than relying on state-run actors
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Beware of get-rich-quick tips
You might be bombarded with SMS advice, WhatsApp messages and online fast-money schemes. Here's why you should avoid them
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40 years ago...And now: LIC - From Big Daddy to Big Brother
As a government-owned behemoth, Life Insurance Corporation managed to stay ahead of the competition when the sector was thrown open - but only with some painful changes
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A rate cut would be against odds, but likelihood is rising
A rapid fall in crude oil prices has meant the RBI is a year ahead of its inflation-targeting schedule
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Make your will watertight
Registering it, making a video recording and removing ambiguities in drafting can help reduce chances of it being contested
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Spare a thought for lifestyle inflation
Standard of living can push up expenses more than inflation. Factor it in while planning your savings
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Wealthy investors flock to equities as market uptrend continues
Despite short-term volatility, softening of interest rates and recovery in growth make a strong case for equities
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Raised pay ceiling not of much help for EPF corpus
With inflation eating into your savings and a rising life expectancy of well beyond 80 years, your provident fund corpus would give only some baseline support and for a limited post-retirement period
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Upcoming infrastructure projects will help growth
Hot Spot: New Gurgaon, NCR
Housing society resolutions void if minutes not approved
A society is entitled to levy a charge provided it is approved by the general body at a valid meeting, in consonance with the bye-laws
