Several MFs have changed features, benchmarks, strategies: Do they still fit in your portfolio?

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Why most Indians end up buying insurance the wrong way The basic principle of buying insurance is to keep insurance and investment separate and buy only pure insurance (term insurance). Stock pick of the week: Why analysts are betting on HPCL stock Splendid revenue and net profit growth, low crude oil prices, relief from subsidy burden, and rise in demand for petroleum products have made HPCL top pick Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund: A good long-term bet among mutual funds With a 10-year return of 14.03%, the fund has outperformed both the benchmark (9.21%) and the category average (9.96%) by a wide margin. Does higher income automatically lead to growth in wealth? Paying off loans is also a crucial part of money management. One should focus on paying off his debts at the earliest. How homemakers get left behind financially Women who give up their financial independence to take care of their families regret to be out of touch with their household finances. Tax Optimizer: Salaried Manoharan can cut tax by 20% using NPS, perks Manoharan should start by asking his company to reduce his special allowance and instead give him tax-free perks such as reimbursement of expenses Family Finance: Hyderabad-based Chandrashekhar T needs to revamp investment portfolio Chandrashekhar T. & Shubhangi, 37 & 32, are not keen on getting rid of land and properties but are advised to sell them to secure their retirement. Why pay 30% tax on income when you can pay 6.4%? Debt funds are treated as capital assets and gains are taxed at a lower rate than FDs depending on the holding period. MF portfolio doctor: Gore should switch from mid and smallcap to large-cap funds How is your mutual fund portfolio doing? Not many investors are able to answer this. This section will provide the answer. Here's how to transfer your bank account The account holder should submit a written application or form with all details to either the new branch or the old home branch. 35 lakh home loans in past five years: Transunion CIBIL Study A TransUnion CIBIL study says the number of home loans grew at a fast clip of 23% per year between 2102 and 2016 but the ticket size of loans was reduced. 5 smart things to know about return on equity A rising ROE suggests that a company is increasing its ability to generate profit without needing additional capital. By choosing a neutral position, we did well during volatility: Amandeep Chopra, UTI Mutual Fund "The change to a neutral stance puts an end to further easing of rates": Amandeep Chopra Head of Fixed Income, UTI Mutual Fund Startup Namo E-waste Management is minting money from your scrap NCR-based Namo E-waste now has a presence in 12 states and Union Territories through its e-waste collection centres and channel partners. How mothers-to-be can secure finances to prepare better for childcare costs If you are a working woman who is planning to start a family, here are the steps you should take to secure your finances before going on maternity break. Alternative investment returns monitor: For the week ending May 3, 2017 The scope and attractiveness of alternative investments is increasing. Here's a weekly tracker of returns from such investments.

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