Until now, Equity Linked Service Scheme (ELSS) has been one of the first-choice mutual funds for investors. It has two benefits as it helps you save on tax and at the same time helps you invest in the stock market. The 3 year lock-in period ensures that the investment is long-term and also is protected… Read More »
High on risk and high on return are Equity funds. Also known as Growth Schemes, the aim of these schemes is to provide capital appreciation over medium to long term. These schemes normally invest a major part of their fund in equities and are willing to bear short-term decline in value for possible future appreciation.
Studying abroad is expensive and at times the cost can be as high as six times that of the cost in India and hence planning needs to be done to ensure that sufficient funds are at disposal when needed. This is essential because to apply for the student visa, you need to show proof of… Read More »
Prepayment implies closing the loan earlier than planned. Most banks impose a penalty on prepayment. The prepayment can be charged in two cases. One, when you prepay with your own sources. In this case, you issue a cheque from your account. Second, you refinance the loan from another bank.
It is important to compare the performance of the fund with the funds having the same profile. E.g. a small-cap fund must be compared against another small-cap fund. Don’t compare it with a banking fund, as both the funds have different profiles. Also compare the performance of the fund vis-à-vis its benchmark index.
You should find out whether the coverage offered by the home insurance company is automatically adjusted as a protection against inflation otherwise he/she should review the policy. Also, you should ask for optional coverage if dwelling in areas frequently impacted by floods and/or earthquakes.
The loan amount you can avail for this loan depends on the value of the property, which you place as your collateral for the loan. This can range anywhere between 1 lakh and 3 crores. This comes with the risk of giving up your home if you are unable to repay the amount in full.… Read More »