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Five budget-friendly foreign holidays you can plan for Rs 1 lakh Dubai. Sri Lanka. Vietnam. Bhutan. Maldives. A vacation to each of these destinations can be planned for Rs 1 lakh by a couple. Find out how. How to get best foreign exchange deal when planning a trip The exchange rates vary from bank to bank. Also, in case of forex cards, the fees and charges will vary across service providers. Should borrowers switch to the new MCLR regime for loans? As the repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and shift to a new interest regime coincide, it's decision-making season for home loan borrowers. Loan experts show the way to go. From our Partners Retirometer A survey revealed only 27% of people in India say that they are very prepared and already saving enough for their retirement. In fact, 17% don't have a retirement plan at all. Take this test and find out where you fit in. From our Partners Risk Calculator Are you a long-term investor? Do you look at short-term gains? Are you a risk-taker? Or risk averse? A study by Chartered Insurance Institute, UK proved the existence of an inverse relationship between actual risk and perceived risk of an investor. 7 productive ways to make the most of your bonus Do not fritter away your bonus. There are several productive ways to use it for a better financial life, says ET Wealth. Collect these papers to start individual tax return filing process For initiating the process of filing their tax returns, it is important for individual taxpayers to start putting together the documents. Corporate earnings in fourth quarter 2015-16 may show turnaround After a continuous fall in earnings growth in the past three quarters, the last quarter could bring some cheer. Should you invest heavily in metal stocks now? Led by steel, metal prices are on the rise. However, not all stocks will shine going forward. From our Partners Why you should consider long-term two-wheeler insurance Are you one of those who love their bike but forget to renew its insurance policy on time? Does renewing the policy year after year seem a boring job? If that is the case, then there is good news for you. From our Partners 5 New-age features of health insurance plans to know Structure and features of health insurance plans have evolved and become more customer friendly over the last few years. Here are five new age features.

Financial Calculators Tax Impact Calculator This tax calculator will let you know how your tax liability changes post-Budget 2016. Just input your personal income details and know how much tax would now be payable. Home Loan Refinance Should you refinance your home loan? 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. More Calculators

Best laptops under Rs 45,000 students can buy When it comes to notebooks for students, most seek value for money. However, considering the variety of laptops available, that is no mean feat. All you need to know about mobile wallets We are transitioning to a cashless society and mobile wallets are at the forefront of the change. ET Wealth tells you what m-wallets have to offer. Should you buy mediclaim at age 60? Health plans for senior citizens come with their own set of limitations, such as stringent medical check-ups, high premiums and exhaustive exclusions. Going on a foreign trip? Here are prices of important food items abroad Here's how much you will have to shell out for food, water and other essentials at six popular holiday destinations. Why we need to talk about money From financial education to social transparency to personal psychology—money talk helps. How small family-owned businesses should prepare for an uncertain future With the next generation more interested in striking out on their own, middle-aged owners of small family-owned enterprises stare at an uncertain future. Patels need to revamp insurance portfolio, increase equity exposure to meet goals "I have purchased several insurance policies and want to know whether I should continue or switch to better ones." — Tejas Patel How ad tech startup Kratos is helping advertisers tap mobile user base In a little over two years Kratos has served more than 80 clients. It also saw a revenue of Rs 5 crore in its first year of operation. GST is one reform I would like government to roll out: Gopikrishna Shenoy, SBI Life While the economy is not out of the woods yet, the second quarter could provide encouraging signs, says Shenoy. 5 smart things to know about third-party motor insurance Third party motor insurance is mandatory and only covers the liability from damage in the form of death or property damage caused to a third party.

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