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11 signs that show you are falling into a debt trap
You may land in a debt trap without even realising it. Here are a few warning signs to note, before it is too late.
4 financial opportunities to grab before March 31
Some taxpayers might not have been able to complete their tax planning for the year. If you are among them, don't panic.
Invest in these tax-saving schemes by March 31 to keep your accounts active
Here is a look at the minimum amount you need to invest in some schemes to keep them active and what happens if it is not done.
Few people actually know how much return their investments in different assets are giving
Many investors don't have a clear understanding of fundamental concepts like returns. However, they cannot be blamed for it.
Can EMR improve Apollo Hospitals' ROI?
Going for a digitised-records platform is a pioneering move. But can it raise the hospital's ROI?
How Udacity is training students for future jobs
The demand for engineers skilled in the technologies of the future is billowing, but conventional colleges are ill-equipped to train students for these. Ed-tech unicorn Udacity is trying to bridge that gap with its short online courses, or nanodegrees.
Offline Aadhaar ticks KYC, leaves grey areas
Grey areas remain in conducting KYC with offline Aadhaar — the inherent risk of several identical files floating around; the hardware and software required to read the files; and the need to share the digital file and the share code with intermediaries.
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How to get out of a debt trap
Difficult though it is to get out of debt trap, there are some steps you can take to get out of the debt mire.
3 money lessons that will make your child a financially wise adult
Provide an allowance specific to the expenses of the child and the leeway to make decisions with it. They will understand how to apportion the money between competing demands.
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Buy, sell, hold: Dividend yield of a stock can help you with your investment decision
ET Wealth finds that the Sensex dividend yield (annual dividend as a percentage of the share price), continues to be a good indicator for investors.
How rising long-term bond yields can impact your equity, debt investments
Long-term government bond yields have been rising, which will affect your equity and debt investments.
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New LTCG tax calculator: Plan, compute your tax
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What is Smallcase? Should you invest in stocks via these?

Brokerages are now offering a theme-based, curated portfolio of stocks that give investors greater control.

How to plan your finances if you are taking a sabbatical

When taking a break from your job to study further, there are a lot of things that you will need to service which your education loan will not cover. Here's how to plan these.

What is an index fund?

Index funds fall under the passive investment strategy as they do not try to beat the benchmark but just replicate the performance of the index.

Things to know before investing in REITs

An investor can apply for investment in REITs through his demat account, either online or by filling up the IPO form and indicating demat account details.

6 handy tools to run your business from home

While it has become easy to start a small business these days, the day-to-day management can be tough. ET Wealth lists useful tools that can make the running process smooth.

Realty hot spot series: Sea-facing properties a big draw of this Mumbai suburb

Bandra (West)- Linking Road is sought after for its good schools, hospitals and retail outlets. The social infrastructure is a highlight, as is the availability of premium sea-facing properties.

Tax optimiser: Perks, medical cover can help salaried Shah save about Rs 13,000 in tax

Instead of relying on the group health cover provided by your employer, buy a separate health insurance for your family. This will cut your tax significantly.

Family finance: Thane-based Danges can meet primary goals easily, but need to secure risks

Though the Danges have a high amount of surplus and have saved aggressively, they should put off buying another house and taking a vacation for now.

MF portfolio doctor: Early start, systematic investing can secure this couple's financial goals

When investing for multiple financial goals, starting early is the first and perhaps the most important step. Debt investments and Provident Fund can fund retirement.

Stock pick of the week: Why analysts are bullish on Prestige Estates

Aggressive plans to launch new projects, new GST rates for under-construction properties, possibility of paring its debt and reasonable valuations have made Prestige analysts' top pick.

Investor temperament should not change in tough phases: Vinit Sambre, DSP Mutual Fund

"Investors want to invest more when the market is high and pull out money when the market is down."

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