Young Investor

I am 50 years old and employed in a private sector bank. My monthly take-home salary is Rs 60,000 and after meeting all my expenses, I have a surplus ...

Markets have come a long way from a few people huddled under a tree haggling and shouting out their buy or sell prices.

It is the festival season in several states in India. And with festivities, comes the urge to spend, using credit cards. But credit cards can lead us ...

That you should save is a given and the earlier you start, the better it is. But with all the advice that abounds from market experts, Web sites, ...

Global sales of desktops and laptops fell 1.4 per cent in the October ‘11quarter compared to the year-ago period according to IT Research outfit ...

The market mood stayed more or less buoyant throughout the week, backed by good macro indicators. Here's some of the buzz from the studio: Aditi: ...

If your portfolio has abundant stocks belonging to a few sectors, it would be wise to compare performance to sector-specific indices.The BSE 500 and CNX 500 indices are used to gauge how markets have broadly performed.The returns to your portfolio must be compared to a benchmark to see if performance has been dismal.

In a week that saw several catchy launches at the Auto Expo in Delhi, one vehicle that hogged the limelight was the RE60 from Bajaj. Yes, the one that ...

Any financial advisor would definitely recommend an investment in PPF (Public Provident Fund) as one of the means to build long-term wealth. You can ...

Consider this. You buy a lottery ticket knowing the odds of winning. You nevertheless eagerly wait for the draw. So, how would you feel when you find ...

The New Year began with a lot of things new. A new ‘four-wheeler' launch, a new coal pricing method, a new deal in the television media, and a new ...

A report on the Pune residential property market prepared by ASK Property Investment Advisors reveals that demand for homes during 2012 will remain ...

Even seemingly minor differences in interest rates can translate into big sums for the borrower.Check if flexibility in loan terms involves additional cost, and whether it is reasonable.

Picture this. Your friend has several outstanding loans including credit card payments. He wants you to advise him in managing his mounting debt.

While you were frenetically shopping for those party clothes and gifts this holiday season, were you confronted with a pitch to sell you that store's ...

Anna Hazare One has to wonder who the real master of politicking is. Along with a team of impassioned truth seekers, Mr Hazare seeks to pass a ...

Taking a break from the stock markets and making some purchases tax-deductible can make 2012 a dream year for investors.

Turbulent times for the aviation sector, the ongoing debate over FDI in retail and steady hikes in policy rates were the highlights of the year that is coming to an end.

Jesse Livermore has long been hailed as one of the most flamboyant market speculators of all time. He became popular for making and losing several ...

The United Progressive Alliance's backtrack on reforms, internet censorship, Sehwag's blitzkrieg...there was no dearth of topic for discussion at the ...

The market has been flooded with a spate of infrastructure bond offerings . Companies such as PFC, IFCI and more recently L&T Infrastructure ...

Consider this. You get Rs 500 discount coupon at a book store for buying products worth Rs 4,000. You decide to use the discount coupon on your next ...

If you are yet to make investments to save taxes, here's another opportunity. L&T Infrastructure Finance and IDFC have launched tax-free ...

A combination of the public provident fund and a pure term cover may deliver the same benefit at lower costs.