RBI puts rate cuts on hold: Which debt mutual funds should you buy now?

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RBI puts rate cuts on hold: Which debt mutual funds should you buy now? Considering the change in RBI's policy stance and lower FD rates, investors should moderate their expectations and consider investing in these debt funds. 6 financial tasks you should complete before March 31 NPS Tier I account holders have to make a minimum contribution of Rs 1,000 every fiscal. Not doing so for 2016-17 before March 31 can get your account frozen. Small savings schemes are currently offering better returns than bank FDs The interest rate on PPF is almost 60 basis points higher than it should be and the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme offers 8.5%, instead of 8.1%. From our Partners Why term insurance is important to cover all home loan risks It's important to cover home loan liability and not let the burden fall on family members in case of an eventuality. Here's a look at all the major risks and how to cover them effectively. From our Partners Union Budget 2017 - Impact on Real Estate in India For his Budget 2017-18 announcements, Arun Jaitley, the Finance Minister, has been given a big thumbs-up by the Indian real estate sector. Why closed-end mutual fund schemes are a risky investment There are many reasons why you are better off without these schemes, which have also under-performed their open-ended peers across time periods. Corporate Q3 results show healthy growth in revenue, profit despite note ban impact The numbers so far reflect growth. However, there is a possibility that the numbers that are to be revealed in the future will not be as great. This Valentines' Day, discuss finances with your partner too By frankly discussing their finances, couples can minimise risks of clashes and also find better ways of managing money together. It is time to stop shielding the inefficient public sector Despite delivering better service, the private sector is at a disadvantage in front of public sector businesses. The PSUs are protected despite obvious drawbacks. From our Partners How insurance needs change at every life stage There's no doubt that life insurance should be bought as early as possible. But what happens when your responsibilities and liabilities increase? From our Partners Why term insurance is a must have for parents Some common avenues that a parent invests in for accumulating wealth include PPF, MFs, shares, gold and real estate.

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L&T Midcap Fund: Fine pick for conservative investors With a 10-year return of 14.79%, L&T Midcap Fund has outperformed the category average (13.45%) and the benchmark return (7.02%). Stock pick of the week: Find out what makes analysts bullish on Century Plyboards To make the most of present growth opportunities, Century Plyboards has increased its capacity-plywood and laminate-in the last two years. Globally, investors make the same human mistakes: Carl Richards, author, New York Times From comparing financial attitudes between Indian and American investors to listing common behavioural mistakes, Carl Richards covers many topics. MF Portfolio Doctor: Rastogi needs to hike SIP amount to achieve financial goals Portfolio Doctor will help you analyse the performance of your mutual funds and their suitability for your financial goals. Family Finances: Noida-based Singhs need to correct the skew in their investment portfolio Sandeep Singh's financial goals include saving for emergencies, son's education and wedding, retirement, vacation and a car. What are the different investment risks and how to minimise them Every investment comes with risks. ET Wealth analyses the risks investors face in each asset class and finds ways to minimise them. How a leader can create and retain followers As a good leader, stay attuned to what's happening, figure out what the issue is and constantly tweak your leadership style. How does SIP top-up work The investor can increase the amount of SIP instalment by a fixed amount at pre-defined intervals which enhances the flexibility of the investor. How to claim tax benefits of health insurance One can claim a deduction up to Rs 25,000 for health insurance premium paid for immediate family (self and dependent children) for a financial year. 5 smart things to know about disinvestment Complete privatisation is a form of majority disinvestment wherein 100 per cent control of the company is passed on to a buyer. Budget 2017 shifted indexation calculation base to 2001. Who gains? Indexation is available after holding period of two years in case of property sale, and after three years in case of sale of unlisted shares, gold and debt funds. Alternative investment returns monitor: For week ending February 8, 2017 The scope and attractiveness of alternative investments is increasing. Here's a weekly tracker of returns from such investments.

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