Buying a home is unlike buying any other item. First, this is possibly the most expensive purchase for us and secondly, the pricing structure includes many components thus making it complex to understand. Most of the time, home buyers take a loan to purchase a home and pay EMI for the next 10-20 years. Essentially… Read More »
Note that knowledge of current personal net worth is essential to make financial decisions. It is important to reevaluate personal net worth while making any important financial decision as the value of assets and liabilities is likely to change. Also, net worth should not be considered in isolation. It is a good idea to consider… Read More »
Decide what you really need by making a list before you venture out. And keep looking at that list while you wander around, so that you’re aware of what you really need, and what you like the look of. Make sure to be armed with only a limited amount of cash and ensure that you… Read More »
Sometime ago, the competition commission of India (CCI) imposed a penalty of Rs. 630 crores on the largest real estate company of India, the DLF. This was hailed as a landmark judgement. CCI is an institution created to ensure that no institution or company exploits its dominant position to create a monopolistic situation in the… Read More »
These are some basics that you should know when obtaining a personal loan. These days, securing a loan is easy. Repayment is the tough bit. When you don’t repay on time, the recovery agent may come knocking at your door. When getting a personal loan it is important to ask yourself ‘Will I be able… Read More »
One of the key aspects of creating a successful financial plan for a year is to establish a workable home budget that deals with your expenses, manages your debt and also builds your savings at the same time! A home budget can be defined as a plan that pre-determines your spending goals, spread over a… Read More »
The concept of green homes is a trend that is here to stay and is slowly but surely catching up in India. In the modern version of living, cities, towns and even villages are witnessing an increased preference towards building homes and creating an environment that contributes to the preservation of the ecosystem.
The Akshaya Tritiya is supposed to be one of the most auspicious days to buy gold. According to Indian belief, this day is blessed by the goddess of wealth and investment on this day would grow throughout the year. The jewelers and gold traders wait for this occasion to push up the sales.
Gold is one of the most influential financial instruments in the India. Banks, NBFCs and unorganized lenders are actively engaged in providing loans against gold value. The loan against value of gold has played a great role by providing liquidity for an idle asset kept in the lockers.
Gold is said to be the most-favored investment instrument in India. In year, 2011, India imported 969 tons of gold, which was much higher than the previous year. In every Indian wedding gold shares a major part of total bill and it is regarded as women’s most secured treasure. India’s main gold suppliers are Australia… Read More »