This article lists the top 5 mutual funds (MFs) for the year 2012 for various types / categories – Equity Diversified MFs, Tax Saving (ELSS) MFs and Debt MFs. As the year ends, it is time to look into the rear view mirror and find out which mutual funds have performed the best in the year gone … [Read more...]
Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme – Save Tax Using RGESS
December 11, 2012 by ·
Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme, or RGESS, was announced in the budget for the year 2012-2013.It is a new tax benefit introduced to encourage small and new investors to participation in the stock markets.Although it was announced in the budget, more clarity was needed regarding the … [Read more...]
Your Income Tax and Tax Saving Investment Related Questions Answered
March 12, 2012 by ·
Hi all,It was a pleasure to talk to you on my Facebook page yesterday, and answer your income tax and tax saving investment related questions.I am glad that I could be of help, and we would definitely have more such sessions before the end of the investment season. A background … [Read more...]
What “Kolaveri Di” Song Teaches You About Personal Finance
January 3, 2012 by ·
Unless you have been hibernating for a few months, there is no way you have not heard about the song "Kolaveri Di".It is a song from an upcoming Tamil film, and the lyrics are in Tamil and English.The song is HUGELY popular - not only in Tamilnadu, not only in Southern India, not only in … [Read more...]
Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) of Mutual Funds – Benefits of investing
October 10, 2011 by ·
With inflation figures on the rise, the interest rates offered by banks on deposits are also rising.This may look like a rosy picture for those who derive a major chunk of their income from fixed deposits as banks now offer more interest for the same amount, but what about the fixed deposits … [Read more...]
Are Mutual Fund (MF) entry loads coming back?
June 27, 2011 by ·
Sometime back, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) abolished entry loads for mutual funds. But now, there have been indications that agent commissions might be coming back. Read on. … [Read more...]
How should you withdraw your money from an equity mutual fund (MF)?
June 16, 2011 by ·
Is there is right way of taking out your money from the stock market? Is there a way to liquidate your equity MF investment which would help you maximize your gains? Yes, there is! Read on. … [Read more...]
5 things to do as soon as you get a job to secure a healthy financial future
June 13, 2011 by ·
There are certain things that you should do as soon as you start your career – things that would make your financial life simple going forward. Here is a list of the 5 most important things. … [Read more...]
What is a Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) in MFs and how it can help you
June 6, 2011 by ·
You are well aware of the Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) and Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) offered by Mutual Funds (MFs). But do you know what a Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) is, and how it can benefit you? Read on. … [Read more...]
Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) – Avoid timing the market while selling and get regular payouts
December 29, 2010 by ·
Timing the market is a futile effort – both while buying mutual funds (Mfs) and selling. Here is how you can avoid timing the market while selling your units and gain from cost averaging. … [Read more...]
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