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Spending It!
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When I was seeking to purchase my first property, I was excited. It was directly from a developer and the building was under construction. We discussed the rate per square foot: it seemed reasonable. My wife decided to pull out her measuring tape to see...
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RBI came out with 2nd quarter review of monetary policy on 25-Oct-2011. This was much awaited policy review for investors in stock markets, bankers and economy in general. This came in the wake of latest inflation data which showed food inflation at 10...
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Introduction Every parent has a dream to provide the best education to their children. They want them to progress in every field, whether it is related to studies, sports, music or any other activity. Many parents lack the promising vision for their child...
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We work hard and wait eagerly for our annual performance appraisal – all for a few Rupees more! But most often this money gets spent in an impulsive way and we regret later and wish that you had used the money for a better cause. So we present to you...
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Till recently the interest on savings account deposits was governed and regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Banks had no control whatsoever and a meagre 3.5% on the lowest amount available in the account from the 10th to the end of month was...
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What’s the most common story you have heard from relatively unaware innocent stock market investor. I hope it’s none other than him being tricked by his broker advise and investment decisions, and sitting at loss which is nearly impossible to cover. Is...
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“Congratulations sir, you have been sanctioned a pre-approved personal loan of Rs. 5, 00,000. All that you need to do is to contact our nearest branch to complete a few simple formalities.” Baffled by such a call from a pesky tele-marketing...
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It’s festival time again and almost all shops and malls have lined up discount sales. From home appliances to the latest gizmos, this season sure is the perfect time to spend that extra bit. But how do you handle your financial liquidity at such times...
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I vividly remember the experiences shared by a school teacher who addressed us at a MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) conference nearly five years ago. His fifth grade class was a “live” version of Monopoly. Children were given “currency” at the start...
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Recently, I got a chance to talk with a lady from a small town of Rajasthan. She was in her mid fifties from an average Indian family. During discussions, we introduced each-other; she was a house-wife and her children were studying in school and colleges...
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Prepayment penalty - a sum amounting to as much as 2% of the unpaid loan - is charged by banks in India if a borrower intends to pre-pay the remaining EMIs in one go and close the loan. Akosha team dug into the issue and here is what they found. ...
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Property prices will always go up: that was the mythical belief that brought about the 2008 crisis, equally for individuals as well as for the financing institutions. The last few weeks in the US brought me face to face with these “victims”, and got me...
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Have you overspent on your credit card and need time to settle dues? Or, do you often find it difficult to keep track of due dates of your various credit cards? Credit Card Balance Transfer is an ideal option in such situations, to consolidate all dues...
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When buying an under construction home, developers often seek payment on the basis of the stages of construction completed. Catering to such requirements, Home Finance Companies (HFC), facilitate partial disbursements of the sanctioned loan periodically...
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The modern Indian woman is a financially savvy individual who prefers to make her own independent decisions when it comes to finances. No wonder the market is flooded with women centric financial products to cater to her specific needs. Whether she is...
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