Investing in art is a good method for diversification. Since art prices do not depend on other possible components of a portfolio, they act as a cushion when other markets are not doing well. The aesthetic pleasure of viewing a great piece of art is a great advantage.
Wedding insurance does not fall under traditional policies and hence unknown to many. Wedding is a special occasion that stays fresh in our minds for the rest of our lives. Especially in countries like India, it can mean a lot of happiness and a lot of money! It is planned months ahead and people make… Read More »
Gold has over the years proved its worth not just in terms of jewellery but also in terms of investment. Considering the run for the metal in the last decade the annualised return on the investment was over 19.5% on an average for each year. Today like most of the commodities even the gold prices… Read More »
Applying for credit cards online is not something new and we all know that many banks are offering the facility through their websites. A new twist to this is the AIP facility launched exclusively for credit cards, which has recently been introduced in India. It is getting widely accepted and found to be a very… Read More »
If you are still studying and think there is no need for you to plan your budget and believe the responsibility of planning the finances rests solely with your parents, then you need to reconsider! A few mistakes you commit during these critical years might trouble you for the rest of your life. You should… Read More »
How does compounding work? When you save Rs.100 and get an annual interest of 10%, you will have Rs.110 at the end of one year. If its a compounding interest rate, then next year you will get a 10% interest on Rs.110, which then makes it Rs.121. The next year, interest will be calculated on… Read More »
Any monies that you receive from your company for the purpose of travel to any place in India along with your family for the purpose of leave. The claim can be made two times in a bucket of 4 years. Family includes Wife and children and also parents, brothers or sisters if they are dependent… Read More »
You never know what’s in store for you! For instance, we cannot control outside events like recession. No matter what you do, it is going to affect all of us in some way or other. However some simple tips like optimum asset allocation, debt reduction, keeping emergency cash will help you tide over the rough… Read More »
A pre approved personal/home/car loan is usually offered by banks to people who have a clean track record of loan repayment history, like in my case. You get it even if you had pre closed your earlier loan amount. Some banks pre approve a loan to its own customers even if they had not… Read More »
Home loans are the most easily accessible financial supplement to purchase your dream home. To understand how to enhance your eligibility to apply for a home loan, make a simple self-assessment. Here is how banks do it.