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Posts Tagged ‘Money’
Rights of a loan defaulter
We guide you on how to avoid missing a loan instalment, and what to expect if you do. Plus, ways to improve your credit score if you have already defaulted on your loan
Investments in 2012
Times of volatility call for a reassessment of financial goals rather than a blind elimination of risk. Here’s our advice for investing in the new year
Credit ratings
We tell you what determines your credit rating, and how you can look it up and improve it
ULIPs
Mixing insurance with investment, for the ‘large’ maturity benefit, or even to provide for your child’s education or ease your retirement years, is a deeply-flawed investment strategy
Term insurance
Don’t be tempted by policies that promise ‘returns’; term insurance is the cheapest – and best – type you can buy
Retirement Income
Higher interest rates for senior citizens are unable to combat inflation, but there still are a handful of ways to stay in nifty financial health
Advance booking
Do the monetary benefits of buying an under-construction property outweigh the risks? We take a look at the pros and cons you should be aware of before investing
Plastic promises
You can check interest rates and grace periods on credit cards yourself, but how do you know which banks offer the best (and worst) after-sales service? Our 10-city survey reveals all
Exit strategy
If you’re stuck with a loan that you’re not happy with, it may make sense to switch to another plan, or repay it before the tenure is up, even if this attracts a penalty. We help you choose the best option