How to maximise savings while planning a trip this summer

How to maximise savings while planning a trip this summer The tedium of juggling destinations, budgets and expectations can bog one down. Add to this the obsession to squeeze the best value for money. What should you do if EMI turns out to be too high for you? The amount of EMI to be paid depends on and varies with the amount of loan, tenure of loan and rate of interest. Planning to buy property online? Research well before taking a decision You may get sweet deals on the Internet, but they can also spell trouble. Conduct a thorough research before zeroing in on a property. How to interpret non-verbal communication in office Unspoken messages have the potential to make or mar your relationships in the workplace. Find out how to decode them. Are women-only health insurance policies a good buy? Given the low awareness for the need of health cover for women in India, should women opt for products tailored for them? Quote of the week "Use enhanced deduction to augment health cover" Sandeep Patel,CEO and MD, Cigna TTK Health Insurance Family Finances How high debt and no equity exposure act as hurdles for the Kalambes The Kalambes will have to repay their debts and find ways to raise their surplus be able to achieve their goals. Financial Planning Why you should understand your needs properly before taking a loan A loan can help build assets and allow you to enjoy the perks of your income, but make sure it does not signal a disconnect between income and expenditure. Money-making venture How Ashish & Manika Pal Sood turned Youshine into a growth engine in six years' time Youshine, the fashion jewellery and accessories brand for women, built by Monika along with her husband Ashish, has grown rapidly over the past six years. Entrepreneurs How IT solutions start-up Softdive is diversifying through launch of apps Even as the firm's solutions business has seen impressive growth, the founders' focus on building a product-centric company is very much intact. Financial Calculators Plan your car Car cart! Use this calculator to find out if it is worthwhile to shift your home loan to another bank? Just enter the data and click next. It's that easy. Home Loan Refinance Should you refinance your home loan? Find out how much you will have on retirement with different combinations of savings, percentage returns, time to go and tax rate. More Calculators Seven must-haves for comfortable travel Find out how to up your convenience quotient with these unique add-ons. Five mobile apps that can change the way you plan your vacations These apps can change the way you plan your vacations, says Karan Bajaj. Should equity investors turn cautious now? Yes, they should, given the above-average valuations, slow revival in corporate earnings and the expected interest rate hike by the US Fed. Use balanced mutual funds to tackle market uncertainty Going with a normal equity or a balanced fund won't serve the purpose as few of them are willing to take active cash calls. How to make cash investment in mutual funds Cash applications can be made only in physical form at designated investor service centres of the fund houses which are authorised to accept cash applications. More Newsletters ET Mutual Fund A weekly round-up of the top news and views from the mutual fund industry. Markets Watch Round up of stock, currency, bond, money and real estate market ET Investment Opportunities Property, Stocks, IPOs, NFOs, Mutual Funds and latest investment options in your inbox. Daily Newsletter Special stories that round up the major developments of the day. Follow Us on ET: About us|Advertise with us|Terms of Use|Privacy Policy|Feedback|Sitemap|Code of Ethics © 2015 Times Internet Limited. To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add etnotifications@indiatimes.com to your address book today. If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please click here To unsubscribe or edit your subscriptions please click here