All stories by Larissa Fernand
Mediclaim: What you need to know
Rediff.com7 Nov 2016Buying medical insurance? Make sure that you know what you are getting and what you are not.
Mediclaim: What you need to know
Rediff.com7 Nov 2016Buying medical insurance? Make sure that you know what you are getting and what you are not.
How to get the best out of your PPF account
Rediff.com4 Aug 2016Frankly, there is no reason not to open a PPF account and start investing in PPF
Why SIPs win over lumpsum investing
Rediff.com9 Jun 2016So unless you are convinced of getting your market timing absolutely bang on everytime, opting for SIPs is more realistic from a logistical and psychological standpoint, says Larissa Fernand
Your mutual fund misconception demystified
Rediff.com2 May 2016Here's what you should look at before investing in mutual funds.
A small fund that packs a punch
Rediff.com23 Apr 2016An analysis of how DSP BlackRock Micro Cap fund has performed in the last five years
How big should your emergency fund be?
Rediff.com15 Dec 2015Most personal finance advisers or wealth planners agree that emergency savings are a critical component of financial wellness. However, despite the importance of savings to financial health, there is no commonly accepted methodology to determine how much an individual or family might need in case of an emergency, says Aron Szapiro, a consumer finance expert.
3 common investing mistakes
Rediff.com25 Nov 2015Don't panic and sell when the markets fall or get into the market only when it is on a run. By doing that you defeat yourself.
Investing: Three risks that can harm your profits
Rediff.com10 Oct 2015You cannot manage the risk in your portfolio if you have no idea how to recognise it.
How to manage a financial windfall
Rediff.com24 Sep 2015Received a hefty windfall and don't know what to do with it? Here are 5 smart ways to manage it.
What exactly do quarterly earnings tell us?
Rediff.com24 Aug 2015Want to invest in stocks? Read this...
Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell
Rediff.com10 Aug 2015Meet Sam Zell or the 'Grave Dancer' who made billions using his business acumen.
Stocks: Should you sell in May and go away?
Rediff.com12 May 2015If you ignore market upheavals and stay the course, you end up making money, says Larissa Fernand
Saving vs investing: What's in it for you!
Rediff.com20 Feb 2015Saving is not the same as investing as many people wrongly assume. But what's the difference between the two? How does each benefit you. Larissa Fernand has the answers
How to plan smart for your retirement
Rediff.com28 Jan 2015: Get serious about your retirement planning. You don't want to be broke in your eighties! Making smart decisions now will help you enjoy your retirement years.
Should you invest in PPF or ELSS?
Rediff.com23 Jan 2015There is no clearly defined right or wrong answer since both target different needs of a portfolio.
Bulls, bears, wolves, pigs... All the animals in the stock market jungle!
Rediff.com24 Dec 2014When it comes wildlife, stock market investors can immediately identify with bulls and bears. But there are other animals in the stock market jungle too.
Here's how to pick a 'great' mutual fund!
Rediff.com24 Nov 2014With so many equity funds available, how does one go about selecting the right one? Here are some simple tips...