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June 30, 2005

Busting the price myth
High price for a piece of art does not mean it is of high quality.

Should you invest in a mid-cap fund?
Everyone is talking about the mid-cap story. Here's what you should know.

Why property is a great investment!
One of our readers tells us why shares don't catch his fancy but real estate does.

June 29, 2005

Insurance myths busted!
Don't blindly believe in the common complaints against insurance. Find out how true they are.

How many mutual funds must I invest in?
Our expert helps you with your mutual fund queries.

June 28, 2005

Can I take a home loan from my family?
You can take a home loan from whoever you want. Just make sure you know the tax implications.

Can I loan my dad money?
Our tax expert answers your queries on loans, bonuses,etc.

June 27, 2005

Give your PC a monitor makeover
Don't let your monitor be an incidental purchase. Take some time over it.

Save AND repay your loan
Our expert answers your queries on debt repayment, savings and other money issues.

June 23, 2005

Your home and capital gains
Want to sell your home? Check out the capital gains implication.

Insurance for your 20s!
Term insurance is the best bet for those in their 20s.

June 22, 2005

Do you have a sound mutual fund portfolio?
Our mutual fund expert discusses a reader's portfolio.

Should you buy shares in a rights issue?
The shares in a rights issue don't come free. Should you buy them?

June 21, 2005

Joint home loans and tax benefits
Our expert answers your queries on home loans

How risky is your mutual fund?
Don't just look at returns. The risk your fund manager takes is equally important.

June 20, 2005

How to compare mutual funds
There's more to returns that just the percentage. Here's to using it to make an effective comparison.

How to plan your investments
Our expert gives guidance on building and managing a portfolio.

June 17, 2005

Should you invest in auto stocks?
The auto sector has long-term potential. We list the favourite picks of mutual fund managers.

Servicing a home loan but want to sell?
Our home loan expert tells you what to do.

June 16, 2005

How to sell shares at the right time
Knowing when to sell shares is an important as buying the right ones. Here's to getting it right.

Invest in various funds, not one
Our mutual fund expert answers your mutual fund queries.

June 15, 2005

5 steps to start saving for a home
Our expert helps a young couple decide on how to plan and save for a home.

A fund that charges only when it delivers
Sahara Mutual Fund has come out with a scheme that charges expense fees only if it delivers returns.

June 14, 2005

A debit card with a difference
IndusInd Bank seems to have come out with an innovative money lending concept on their debit card. Should you opt for it?

Your queries on capital gains answered
Our expert tackles your tax problems.

June 13, 2005

Want to check on a stock? Here's how
The balance sheet is nothing but a report card of the company at any given point of time.

How to start saving
Our expert helps you with your financial planning

June 10, 2005

Should you invest in Provogue's IPO?
Another retail brand hitting the market. Is it worth investing in this one?

June 09, 2005

Want to retire soon? Plan NOW!
Have a desire to retire early? The best time to plan is in your 20s.

5 rules when buying stocks!
Follow these rules when investing in the stock market to get an edge over the rest.

June 08, 2005

May 2005's golden mutual funds!
Value Research lists the funds that offer safety as well as substantial returns.

Tax exemption on medicals: how you can avail it
Our expert explains the tax benefits on medical expenses.

The best way to make money in your 20s!
Investing in the market should be inversely proportional to your age.

June 07, 2005

3 stock market mistakes. Avoid them!
Get Ahead readers share their stock market experiences.

Do I have to file a return?
Maybe you do have to file your returns. Maybe you don't. Read on to find out.

June 06, 2005

FAQ on Leave Travel Allowance
Is it taxed? To what extent? Your queries on LTA answered here.

Should you save or prepay your loan?
Our expert advices on investment and savings.

June 03, 2005

Fund IPOs with a difference
Two new fund IPOs will hit the market this month. Should you invest in them?

Great funds to put your spare cash into
Here are some cash funds you can consider if you don't want your money languishing in a savings account.

June 02, 2005

Tired of your savings account? Try this
Cash funds are a viable option to a savings account when you have some spare cash for a short while.

Looking for a home? Ask these questions!
Want to buy a home? Here are four questions you must ask yourself before you start.

June 01, 2005

Just married? Get your finances right!
Newly married with a double income? Here's a map to put you on track.

Will this fund make me money?
Mutual fund queries? Let our expert provide the answers.