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Here is how to avoid a financial titanic

The underlying reason for successful financial outcomes is financial planning.

10 actions that can make developers live long and prosper in a post-RERA world

Some of these suggestions require financial investment, which is currently a very scarce resource. These could be the long-term goals.

With more power, comes more stressed assets. Will government’s bailout plan work?

While the power sector has been battling debt, banks and government have been hard at work on a bailout mechanism. But with many challenges facing the sector, it may not work.

Gulf standoff could hit gas prices, but Petronet LNG has plenty going for it

Saudi Arabia and its closest allies have now ganged up on their wealthy neighbour, Qatar, for being a fountainhead of “terror”. Could the trouble in Qatar impact India?

1001 Startup Ideas - Platform to find Refurbishing Contractors

This 1001 startup idea from YoStartups is to make a platform to help homeowners, and small-scale developers find licensed contractors for their remodeling projects.

13 things you must check before buying a house

Using this checklist you can find your dream home easily.

Personal loan: What you need to understand about it?

Personal loans can destroy your money matters if you go overboard with them. Use them in prudent manner when you are in need.

How to buy a home that works for your children

Purchasing a home which works well for children is one of the most important long-term decisions a family can take.

Critical analysis of amendments to Indian Companies Act 2013

Corporate governance is a dynamic field of study and practice. Mark Tully’s famous words that there are “no full stops” specifically in his book “No full stops in India” quite appropriately fit in here by enhancing the ongoing inquiry in the present context.

COMMENT: Poll results show the return of pragmatism in UK, France

Elections in UK and France have injected a welcome dose of pragmatism into politics that threatened to veer too far to the Right, even if their impact on economies and markets is still uncertain.

This June, go for gold

As political uncertainty in the United States drags on, leading to dollar weakness, investors should consider buying the yellow metal.

Are you a freelancer? Here is the new way to pay less tax

The income tax department has introduced a new section especially for people who want to follow their passion.

UK polls: On likely scenario when “May” may not be, sectors that Indians could avoid

UK financial market barometers are showing signs of worry- though FTSE futures is marginally negative, GBP/USD is down about -0.8 percent.

Qualitative versus quantitative method of investing: Which one works for you?

It is difficult to pinpoint one method that would be best in all circumstances. But most fund managers these days follow a mix of both the approaches.

Time to upgrade your Rs 10-20 lakh term life insurance cover

Reviewing term life insurance coverage is a must and one should do it with utmost care.

RBI expected to keep repo rate unchanged in near term

Monsoon will have some bearing on the policy outcome in next two policy review

As Aimco Pesticides gets out of a difficult past, is it worth a look now?

Aimco Pesticides Limited (Aimco) is in the field of agrochemical manufacturing, formulation and marketing and is a major player in insecticides, fungicides and herbicides in India & across the world.

As UK votes for PM, it's a case of May be and May be not

Election results are expected to set the tone for Brexit talks. But the immediate impact would be on the currency.

What moves the oil? Certainly, no news from the Middle East

Despite news that oil production had dropped, prices continued to fall. From a trader’s point of view, if market is not reacting to bullish news then it does not makes sense to stay long.

Are you investing in balanced funds for monthly dividends?

The trend of older or conservative investors moving their life savings into balanced funds essentially means that they are convinced these funds can give them regular dividends that can beat fixed deposits by a good margin over the medium to long term.

The 10 things RERA must keep in mind to secure consumer confidence

There is significant scope for providing further clarity and guidance even now.

Monetary policy committee may ease policy rates by 25 bps in one of the upcoming policies

MPC may ease policy rates by 25bps in one of upcoming policies with some chances of further easing if monsoon performance is satisfactory and international oil prices remain below $55-60