How to choose a non-resident account
Consider taxation and currency risks before choosing between NRI, NRO and FCNR accounts.

Joint property ownership isn't a hurdle to tax benefit
If property is purchased by one person, he/she will get the full tax exemption. If bought together, proportionate exemption is allowed

Concept Investing: A new way to manage your portfolio
There are varied styles of picking stocks but these may not suit your investment profile. So, check before getting lured.

Timeshare packages are best for the disciplined
"Members can choose to pay upfront or in instalments. The membership fee ranges from Rs 1.9 lakh to Rs 14.72 lakh. If a member chooses to pay in instalments he/she is required to pay 10-15 per cent upfront, and the rest can be paid via equated monthly instalments (EMIs) of 6-48 months."

Markets volatile: Which stocks should one buy now?
Stock market and investment expert Vinay Mahajan offered some valuable investment tips

How to buy properties in foreign countries? GREAT tips
More and more Indians are opting for offshore properties as a second home in exotic locations.

Diluted Insurance Bill coming up
FDI cap may remain intact at 26% as Cabinet takes up legislation this week.

Here's what to do when the market is volatile
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable investment tips.

Why you must invest in GOLD
Gold has been performing well over the last 10 years.

IMAGES: Turn your house green and save money!
The concept of green homes is a trend that is here to stay and is slowly but surely catching up in India.

How to set up a workable home budget!
One of the key aspects of creating a successful financial plan for a year is to establish a workable home budget.

Why you should think beyond tax when investing!
Many investors confuse investment with a tool to save tax and do not see them as a tool to build wealth!

What you should know about cashless hospitalisation
Wealth is a key factor in the first stage of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. In its true form wealth is a combination of three aspects namely good food, an adequate wardrobe and good health.

Buy a separate cover for home loan
For a loan of Rs 20 lakhs (Rs 2 million) from Axis Bank, Varadarajan was asked to pay Rs 31,630 at one go or under a single-premium insurance plan.

Why investors are restive at Budget tax proposals
Starting with the proposed retrospective amendment to Section 9 of the Income Tax Act, seen as a move to get over the adverse Supreme Court verdict on Vodafone, the controversy spilled over to taxation of foreign portfolio investments and taxation of foreign assets of Indians.

How to invest profitably in global markets
High net worth individuals slowly warm up to US market; however, financial planners generally discourage such dabbling

GOOD NEWS! Expect 20% Sensex return in 2012
Indian equities are currently undervalued vs their own past levels and current peer levels. Since 2007, the Sensex has reached 16,000 for the sixth consecutive year.

Some golden investment tips
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, speak to financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable investment tips.