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Women make better investors than men. 5 case studies tell you why

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	Women make better investors than men. 5 case studies tell you why Women are more disciplined and patient than men and don't get overconfident. Find out how involving them in financial decisions can lead to better results.


	Don't judge mid-caps on index valuations alone Mid-caps are not as costly as they appear to be and analysts say there is still scope for appreciation.


	Rs 1 lakh in 1984 is worth just Rs 7,451 now: Are you saving enough to beat inflation? People relying on deposit-type savings that yield very low real rates of return need to save a lot more in order to avoid old age hardship.


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	11 mutual funds that form an ideal team to chase your financial goals Just as a cricket team needs a combination of playing talent, your mutual fund portfolio too should have the best of each class.

	Why adequate insurance cover for women is important According to financial advisers, women who contribute to the family's finances significantly should opt for a term insurance plan.

	Lessons for investors in India from Warren Buffett's annual letter The right time to invest in stocks is when they are available cheap. This is why you should look for opportunities in a downturn, says Buffett.

	How Jio could impact RIL and the telecom industry Reliance Jio's subscriber base has crossed 10 crore. The question now is: How many of these subscribers will become paying customers?

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	How Mumbai's Dabbawalas are leveraging tech by offering digital services With the world and India taking digital leaps, the dabbawalla's too have found the need to embrace technology and offer click-based services.

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	Tax Impact Calculator This tax calculator will let you know how your tax liability changes post-Budget 2016. Just input your personal income details and know how much tax would now be payable.

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Birla Sun Life Pure Value Fund: Seasoned value investing fund

The fund's outperformance is visible across different time periods and the fund has been fairly consistent in recent years too.

Here are 5 pairs of confusing financial terms

If you've been foxed by the differences between the financial terms, you're not alone. Here's how to understand and remember the distinction.

Want to raise a complaint against an insurance company? Read on

The aggrieved policyholder can make a complaint to the Grievance Redressal Cell of the Consumer Affairs Department of IRDA.

Stock pick of the week: Why Suprajit Engineering is a good bet

A strong pick up in the domestic two-wheeler industry in the ongoing fourth quarter will help Suprajit, earning it the attention of analysts.

Possibility of cut in repo rate limited in near-term: Satish Menon, Geojit Financial Services

According to Menon, the Reserve Bank of India's change in policy stance was a surprise, but recent data suggests it was essential.

Family Finance: High surplus and early planning will help Navi Mumbai couple meet their goals

The combined income of the couple is Rs 2.45 lakh a month and their goals include buying a car, another house, their future child's education and wedding.

Tax Optimizer: How home loan, NPS can help salaried Thakur save tax

Taxspanner estimates that Vikram Thakur can reduce his tax liability by almost Rs 73,000 if his pay structure is rejigged.

Why you should not invest in junk stocks

The stock market is a double edged sword. Good decisions can create wealth, for sure, but then mistakes can destroy it too.

5 smart things to know about credit risk

In case a higher level of credit risk is perceived, investors and lenders demand a higher rate of interest for their capital.

Why you should make your money grow

Our tendency to procrastinate when it comes to investing in equity is only making the road to accumulating adequate wealth for our goals longer.

How much should you save to meet your financial goals?

Compounding occurs when the earnings of an asset are reinvested and then generate their own earnings, creating a snowball effect.

How to solve 6 common android issues using these apps

Most smartphones today run on Android but that does not make the OS perfect. There are a few common issues users face irrespective of the smartphone brand.

Startup RepUp helps hospitality industry in providing better customer experience

RepUp provides listening, collaboration and reporting of the overall guest experience—pre-arrival, during the stay and post stay.

Alternative investment returns monitor: For week ending March 1, 2017

A weekly tracker of returns from four such investments: Overall Diamond Index, S&P GSCI Precious Metals Index, Liv-ex Fine Wine 50 Index and Krugerrand Coin Index.

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