Category Archives: Money Management
Explore approaches to investing!
The only reason investors head for the stock market is to earn better returns compared to other investment avenues. The objective is the same but approaches can be different. For example, some may like the growth theme, some may like the value theme; few are excited about banking sector while some find consumption theme intoxicating.
7 alerts for a money crunch!
Can you survive a job loss for six months? Do you have some funds stashed away for such emergencies until you gather your reins and surge ahead confidently with a new job and a new plan for the future in place? What about a medical emergency? Do you have resources that you can tap into… Read More »
The who,why, what and when of personal loans!
Rakesh Sinha is employed with Patni computers. His father, a retired government employee discusses a plan for buying a plot of land that looks promising in his hometown. The only set back for Rakesh’s father was that he was short of Rs. 3 L with the land costing around Rs. 10 L. Rakesh told his… Read More »
Things you should know about reverse mortgage!
Reverse Mortgage is a type of loan devised to address senior citizens who own a house but require some monthly income to meet their regular expenses. To put it simple, reverse mortgage is just the opposite of conventional mortgage loans obtained through mortgage of your home. Under normal mortgage, you obtain a lump sum as… Read More »
Case study – Make a wish, I want money to start a business!
Loan guarantors be forewarned!
A key deciding factor will be to gauge the borrower’s financial capability to pay off the loan. You also need to evaluate objectively whether the borrower can honour such a commitment and not leave you to face the lone battle of paying up their dues in case of a default. If you are confident on… Read More »
Advantages of a credit card!
If you are diligent with your money, have a habit of keeping a track of your expenses or run into emergencies that calls for the usage of a credit card, then by all means you can prudently tap the advantages this piece of plastic has to offer! Credit cards do qualify as a good alternative… Read More »
Dangers of credit cards!
The one thing that he forgot was to be educated about the different features this card offered, read the agreement and understand the cost of using each of these features. The card offered a grace period or free credit period of 30 days. Thereafter, it charged 3.5 percent interest on the outstanding amount due. Mr.… Read More »
Importance of the car loan surrender letter!
In every loan agreement, there are various types of clauses which often confuse the borrower. In most of the cases, these clauses are put to ensure that the interest of the financing company is protected as the agreement draft is prepared by their lawyers. It is thus essential for the borrowers to understand and appreciate… Read More »