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		June 01, 2006 How to be financially stable Gaurav Mashruwala comments on Nikhil and Arpita's investment strategy. And tells them what adjustments to make. How Nikhil and Arpita save and invest Nikhil and Arpita explain where they have invested their money. How Nikhil & Arpita spend their money Nikhil and Arpita explain their monthly spending pattern. How to save for the future Financial planner Gaurav Mashruwala helps a young couple get financially set for the future. May 31, 2006 Choosing a stock? Understand annual results Now you can figure out whether a stock is worth holding on to or whether it is time to dump it. The biggest mistakes investors make Avoid these mistakes and you can be sure to build considerable wealth. May 30, 2006 Paying interest on home loan? 5 MUST knows Here are a few tips you must keep in mind when repaying the interest on your home loan. How to read a company's annual results It is not that difficult if you can learn to understand what the figures reveal. Here's how. May 29, 2006 Need a study loan? Some helpful tips to get a study loan from Outlook Money 5 great mutual funds Here are five funds that think and act out-of-the-box but have managed to bring a smile to investors' faces. Drowning in debt? Forget saving Financial advisor Devang Shah tells you when it more important to repay your debt than to save. May 26, 2006 Mutual funds: 5 biggest losers Retail investors suffered when the markets crashed. So did some mutual funds. Here are the ones that were most badly hit. May 25, 2006 What you MUST KNOW about interest rates Don't just blindly go by the returns offered on an investment. Check to see what it really indicates. Insurance terms you must know Get the jargon right before you start scouting for an insurance policy. May 24, 2006 Should I invest now or wait? Mutual fund expert Dhirendra Kumar answered this and other questions in a chat with readers on May 23. Buying a new fund? Read this Amita Shah tells us how to pick wisely when a new fund hits the market. May 22, 2006 Taking a home loan? Read this Home loan insurance is smart, savvy and safe. Here's why Harsh Roongta thinks so. Getting lured into debt? A second home may sound like a great investment but may get you into a financial soup. May 19, 2006 Is your mutual fund costing you money? Mutual funds do not invest your money for free. They charge you for the service they provide. May 18, 2006 Where must I invest now? With the stock market booming and the prices of gold and real estate rocketing, this is the crucial question facing investors today. Got a home loan but want to sell? Home loan expert Harsh Roongta tells you how to go about it. A personal loan to buy a home? Home loan expert Harsh Roongta says you can get tax benefits even if you take a personal loan to buy a home. Want to change your EMI date? Our home loan expert tackles your loan queries. May 17, 2006 Buying insurance? Ask these questions Don't blindly buy insurance. Follow this checklist so you know what you are getting into. The best way to invest in the stock market UTI AMC's chief investment officer, A K Sridhar, shares his investment mantras. UTI funds improve in performance The funds have shown a significant improvement in performance over time. Here mutual fund research outfit, Value Research, rates the funds. May 16, 2006 Selling shares? Will you have to pay CG tax? Sold your shares? Check the capigal gains implication. Of equity and commodities... A money tale Columnist Ashok Kumar on today's unlikely phenomenon, where the commodity and equity markets are moving up together. May 15, 2006 Why travel insurance is a must Travel insurance is not a con job. While it barely pinches your pocket, it covers you for uncertainties. Making money decisions in the family Investment expert Devang Shah on how to manage finances within the complex dynamics of a family. Should you buy a home? Financial advisor Devang Shah helps you reach this decision. May 12, 2006 Joining a gym? Get value for your money Joining a gym need not be an expensive affair. Make sure you scout around for a good deal. May 10, 2006 Can't get a home loan? If that is your problem, home loan expert tells you what to do. Incomplete home: Any tax benefits? Home loan expert Harsha Roongta has the answers. May 09, 2006 How is bonus taxed? Tax experts RelaxWithTax answer this and other tax related queries. Of tuition fees and service tax Are education fees subject to service tax? RelaxWithTax says it could be, depending on certain conditions. May 08, 2006 The safest mutual funds Mutual fund expert Value Research tells us why liquid funds are the safest mutual funds. Does your partner refuse to save? Here's a primer on how to manage your money if you and your spouse have difeerent views on saving. May 05, 2006 How a young couple can get rich A few smart decisions and a little adjustment can go a long way in fattening your bank balance. May 04, 2006 Getting a financial makeover Gaurav Mashruwala comments on the investment strategy of Anajli and Uday. Their savings strategy Anjali & Uday manage to save a fair amount. But have they invested wisely? How Anjali & Uday spend their money In this financial makeover, Anjali & Uday talk about their expenses. How to draw up an investment plan Share your financial strategy with us. Our expert Gaurav Mashruwala will tell you if you are on the right track to financial bliss. May 03, 2006 5 things your insurance agent won't tell you Buying a life insurance policy is a life-long commitment. Make sure you know what you are doing. Don't blindly trust your agent. The best and worst mutual funds Value Research lists the funds that have done well this year and those that have not. May 02, 2006 PF vs PPF: What's the difference? Wondering how the two match up to each other? Take a look. The best way to save? Have a goal Finacial expert Devang Shah tells you why it makes a difference. April 28, 2006 Funds that gave a 100% return Here are some diversified equity funds that have given phenomenal returns over the past one year. April 27, 2006 Fund investors take care! The new Stanchart fund sounds like a great opportunity for these times but chances are slim that it will survive. April 26, 2006 Want to change your EMI? You can increase your EMI amount if you like. Our home loan expert tells you how. The best tax saving funds Want to save tax and get a great return? Here are the five best funds to help you do that. April 25, 2006 Save tax and get RICH Invest in ELSS right now to make money and save on tax. Too young for a home loan? Financial expert Devang Shah says one is never too young for a home loan. However, there are certain questions you need to answer first. April 24, 2006 How to select a good fund Mutual fund expert Value Research tells you what to look for and suggests some good options. Your loan just got more expensive Interest rates on certain loans will rise thanks to measures by the RBI. April 21, 2006 Ever wondered what a HUF is? The tax impplications if you belong to a Hindu Undivided Family? April 20, 2006 Lost your PAN or Form 16? Our tax experts RelaxWithTax tell you what to do. Are your NSCs maturing? There are certain tax implications you need to keep in mind, say tax experts RelaxWithTax. April 19, 2006 In debt and need help? Overwhelmed with loans to be repaid? Our advisor, Devang Shah, tells you how to become debt-free. Want to invest in foreign stocks? Mutual funds can now invest in stocks abroad. This is an avenue that a serious investor should explore. April 18, 2006 Can I repay my brother's loan? A family member is hard-up for cash and wants you to take over his home loan? Here's what you can do. Should you go in for a Home Saver loan? Our home loan expert Harsh Roongta tells you when it makes sense to consider this option. Why a home loan makes sense It may seem wiser to touch your savings but, with the tax benefits available on home loans, the latter is a better option. April 17, 2006 What are your money resolutions? Now that we have entered financial year 2005-2006, what resolutions have you made about your money? Money resolutions for FY 2006-2007 Investing for tax is a year-long exercise. Never leave it for the last minute. Why you must invest in stocks Tridib Pathak of Chola Mutual Fund advises investors on how to invest in the stock market. He also explains why they must do so. April 13, 2006 Funds: Right time to sell? Buying is only part of the strategy. Do you know when to sell? Who calculates a mutual fund's NAV? Is you mutual fund's NAV right? Who calculates it? Mutual fund expert Value Research has the answers. April 12, 2006 Tax benefits on education fees Are you eligible? Check with our Tax expert RelaxWithTax. Will your gift be taxed? Tax expert RelaxWithTax tells you whether or not you have to pay tax when you get a gift. April 11, 2006 Don't let your credit card dupe you Make sure you use your card and your card does not use you. April 10, 2006 2 homes? Check the tax impact Taken a loan for two homes or at least thinking of doing so? See how the tax man views it. How I pick my stocks Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund Manager Balasubramanian talks about Birla's stock picking strategy and fund management techniques. April 07, 2006 When you forget to nominate... Your family can face difficult bureaucratic hurdles. April 06, 2006 Is a new fund better than an old one? A reader seems to think so. But, Value Research, our mutual fund expert disagrees. April 05, 2006 What every nominee must know If you are a nominee, it does not mean the nominated amount will automatically come to you. Here is what must be done. Do you qualify for medical reimbursement? Our tax experts fill you in on the details of medical expenses. April 04, 2006 How to bid in an IPO First, you need to understand the book building process. Here, we explain how it works and how to bid for shares in an IPO. Trouble getting a home loan? Our home loan expert Harsh Roongta tells you how to circumvent this problem. April 03, 2006 Got a home loan? Read this Home loan expert Harsh Roongta tells us how the tax department views the tax benefits on a home loan. 'Stock picking is about conviction' Sandip Sabharwal of SBI Mutual Fund fame talks about his stock picking technique. March 31, 2006 The fund that disappointed investors Once one of the best funds around, Franklin Bluechip is now a cause for worry. March 29, 2006 Five best balanced funds Want to invest in a balanced fund? Take a look at these options. Single? Here's how to save Investment advisor Devang Shah tells you how to manage your money when you are young and single. March 28, 2006 Are you making the right investments? Mutual fund expert Value Research looks at the portfolio of two readers and tells them how to improve it. How to invest smartly in IPOs Don't assume that all IPOs come cheap. Here's how to ensure you do not get ripped off. March 27, 2006 Problems with your home loan? Our home loan expert tells you how to deal with such issues. Should you invest in balanced funds? Balanced funds could be a good investing option. Here's why. March 24, 2006 5 rules to getting rich It's not rocket science. Just follow a few pointers and you too can be a savvy investor. March 23, 2006 Why smart investors nominate When investing, always mention who you would want to leave the money to, in case of a tragic eventuality. Paying EMI but no home yet? Here's information on tax benefits and losses if the builder does not complete your home on schedule. March 22, 2006 Don't know how to save? Here's how you can get started and stay on track. Too many dependents? Here's how to manage Our investment planner tells you how to draw up a savings plan even if you have many dependents and cannot save much. March 21, 2006 Time to sell your mutual fund? With returns going sky high, it is time to take a good look at your portfolio and sell those investments that are not up to the mark. 3 wrong reasons to opt for an IPO If you opt for an IPO for the wrong reasons, you could end up losing a lot of money. March 20, 2006 Don't get fooled by new funds A new fund offering may have great ads and promise the earth. But think before you part with your money. Investing for tax? 4 things you must know Here are four crucial aspects of tax planning that you may not have considered. March 17, 2006 Can you transfer a home loan? Our home loan expert says no. But, tells you what to do if you are buying a home where the seller still has a home loan. Not married but want a home loan? Chances are high you will not get a home loan before marriage. So, here's what you can do... March 16, 2006 Why you must invest in art Ashok Kumar tells you how to apply your stock selection principles to buying art. Got a stock tip? What to do Here's a primer on how scout around for good stocks. March 14, 2006 5 tips on how to pick a stock Here are 5 aspects to look at when zeroing in on a stock to make sure it is a smart buy. Have you invested in 'bad' funds? Take a good look at your portfolio. Maybe it is time to reshuffle it. March 13, 2006 Just married and in a financial soup? Our investment planning expert tells you how to navigate your way to successful financial planning. Do you have to pay advance tax? Yes. Here's how you can plan it. March 10, 2006 Missed investing in an IPO? Disappointed that you missed out on an IPO? Take heart, there's always a second chance. March 09, 2006 Investing in stocks? Minimise the risk Fund manager Anand Shah tells us how he picks stocks and talks about his strategy. When stock market returns lie! Anyone can con you into believing the high returns from equity. All they have to do is pick the right year as a reference point. March 08, 2006 Lost your Form 16? Our tax experts tell you what you can do. Worried about your LTA? Our tax experts help you out with your Leave Travel Allowance queries. What's special about a women's account? Few banks have accounts specially tailored for women. Take a look and see if you really need one. March 07, 2006 The best funds to invest in Want to invest in the market but don't know where? Here is a list of the best diversified equity mutual funds. Yet to plan taxes? Read this Tax planning not yet done? Don't fret. You still have 25 days more, starting today. March 06, 2006 Mutual funds: How often should you invest? Our mutual fund expert explains why the method is more important than the frequency. Understanding IPO jargon Learn the jargon if you want to know how to invest in IPOs. March 03, 2006 How the Budget affects an investor Income tax rates might have not been changed. But, if you are an investor, there are some changes you need to seriously consider. March 02, 2006 Want to invest in stocks abroad? If you want to diversify your portfolio, you can look at global funds that invest in foreign stocks. March 01, 2006 An alternative to NSC? Now that 5-year deposits are included under Section 80C, risk averse investors could consider them. February 27, 2006 Are you a smart investor? Is it time to steer clear of the stock market or just tread cautiously? How the Budget affects YOU It is not just the taxes that hit you. The Budget also has an impact on the stock market and the prices of goods. February 24, 2006 Budget 2006: Here's what you should know Come February and everyone starts talkinga about the Budget. Read on to understand what the frenzy is all about. February 23, 2006 Not got your tax refund? Here's help Our tax experts tell you what to do if you have still not received your refund. Compensated for accident? Pay your tax Concerned about deduction on a donation? Or whether compensation for an accident is taxed? Our expert answers your queries. Are education fees tax free? Our tax expert clears doubts on deductions on education loans and fees. February 22, 2006 Lifetime prepaid: What's on offer A look at some of the lifetime prepaid offers by Airtel, Hutch, Reliance and MTNL. Lifetime prepaid cards -- what's the catch? Don't take prepaid lifetime validity at face value. Look to see if it is really meant for you. Do you have enough money to buy a home? Our investment planner talks to a young reader with plans to buy his dream house. Money tips for young couples Our investment expert tells young couples how they should save and invest money. February 21, 2006 Don't want to step into your bank? Banking no longer means dropping into the branch. You can do everything online or via phone or ATM. Do you benefit from a floating loan? Our home loan expert tells you why this may not always be the case. February 20, 2006 How will the Budget affect your PPF? The darling of tax saving instruments may lose its prized place amongst investors if the rules regarding the PPF are changed in Budget 2006. Don't be a victim of online fraud Here are some precautions you can take; as well as what you can do if you have been the victim of an online fraud. February 17, 2006 Where to invest for a monthly income You can check out mutual funds and post office schemes. February 16, 2006 Is a close ended fund for you? Our mutual fund expert talks about close-ended funds and how they compare with their open-ended counterparts. Be cybersafe when banking online Here are tips to ensure that your online banking transactions remain safe and no information finds its way into the hands of hackers February 15, 2006 How to escape phishing in online banking With everyone talking about the phishing incident at ICICI Bank, we tell you how not to get duped. February 14, 2006 Tax break on home loan insurance? Our home loan expert tells you whether or not premium paid on a home loan insurance is eligible for deduction. Is there a tax benefit on incomplete homes? Our home loan expert tells you when a home is considered complete by tax authorities so that you can avail of the tax benefits on your home loan. February 13, 2006 The road to financial fitness Our investment planning expert tells you how to get started. Decide your home loan tenure Our investment planning expert offers help in this regard. How to make money in IPOs Here's a primer on what an IPO is and why investors flock to put money in them. February 10, 2006 What love teaches you about money Love can teach you a lot about investing in the stock market, says Sachin Lele. February 09, 2006 Haven't planned your taxes yet? Here's a guide to some 'quick' tax planning solutions. What money has taught me about love Shalini believes that the same principles can be applied to investment and love. February 08, 2006 Who gets the tax benefit in joint home loans? Our home loan expert explains that you need to be an owner or co-owner to get any tax benefit on a home loan. Online shopping: Play it safe Follow these tips to make sure your online transactions are safe. February 07, 2006 Have a problem with your PAN? Our tax experts help you resolve your PAN woes. How often can you claim LTA? Our tax expert answers your queries and clarifies doubts. What does she want this Valentine's Day? Stuck for ideas? Here are some interesting gift suggestions for February 14. February 06, 2006 Are you afraid of mutual funds? Here's how to deal with it and make it work to your advantage. How much must you get insured for? Our investment planner tells you how to calculate that amount and why you should not go by generalisations. February 03, 2006 Pick funds wisely this year Fund manager Naresh Garg speaks on his stock picking strategy and what investors should be aware of at these high market levels. February 02, 2006 A 'different' investment option Tired of investing in stocks and diversified equity funds? Maybe you could consider contra funds. Tax benefits on education loans In continuation to our earlier piece on education loans, we bring you the tax benefits they offer. February 01, 2006 Good debt, bad debt All debt is not the same. Get Ahead columnist Harsh Roongta explains how some debts can actually help. 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