Financial tips for single mothers

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Jul 28, 2015 | 09:36 AM IST ET Wealth Newsletter Top 5 things to know before you start house hunting Buying a home? It is indeed the most important purchase anyone makes and one would surely want to get it right. Protect yourself against natural calamities with an appropriate insurance product If you have not heard about natural calamities insurance, let us take this opportunity to tell you all that you need to know about it. Financial tips for single mothers The biggest challenge single mothers face is financial security. Here are some important steps they should take to ensure it. What to check if investing in a retirement home There are several aspects to look at if you are considering investing in real estate for your retirement years. Five things to know about tax benefits on home loan interest The maximum tax deduction allowed under Section 24 is Rs 2 lakh for self-occupied property. Should you invest in balanced funds now? The AUM of equity-oriented balanced funds has nearly doubled over the past 1-year. We examine the pros and cons of investing in these funds. Quote of the week "Pick defensive funds that gain from volatility" Manish Gunwani, Family Finances High monthly saving to help Kumars' meet goals The Kumar family is unlikely to face major hurdles in their financial journey if they invest correctly and cover their risks adequately. Financial Planning Personal finance at one's fingertips still a dream Hoping for a digital world where every financial transaction is transparent, swift and completed with minimum fuss. Money-making venture Gurgaon-based Inme Learning grooming kids with experiential courses Besides organising activities like rock climbing, cycling, etc, it also organises special challenge programmes such as deep sea diving in Andamans. Entrepreneurs How the Rs 160 crore StarAgri is helping farmers manage their produce Our aim is to connect with 25 lakh farmers. We want to become every farmers' dream partner in their success 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 Tax-free perks can help optimise tax outgo Sandeep Shandilya's new employer gives salary as a lump sum per month instead of giving it as a package of different components. How to make the most of meetings and boost productivity The practical way to get more out of meetings and increase your productivity is to get into the habit of taking great notes. Heidelberg Cement: a good long-term buy Heidelberg India's parent, Heidelberg AG, is the world's third-largest cement maker, with a consolidated revenue of €13 billion in 2014. Steps to ensure you have a valid will It is possible that after the death of the testator, the will is challenged by a relative in court. How do you go about buying a property that is under construction? Buying an under-construction property can be risky when the real estate market is sluggish. What can be done to mitigate this risk? 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