Karthik Jerome

Go with an exchange that offers security features such as two-factor authentication (2FA), withdrawal whitelist, and encryption

This review exercise must be undertaken to restore the portfolio's risk profile to its original level

Improvement in US GDP figures, easing of tensions in the Middle East, and stable or rising interest rates in the US are other factors that could hurt gold prices

Fraudsters also place fake QR codes over legitimate ones-on parking meters, donation boxes, etc. When users scan them, the payment goes to fraudsters' accounts

High valuations are the primary reason behind the correction in mid- and small-cap stocks

Decision to purchase such a property should be taken by researching costs, infrastructure, service standards

In India, out-of-pocket medical expenses are high. Many patients don't have a medical cover, while others have an inadequate amount

Institutional interest in cryptocurrencies is up, as is evident from the increased volumes in Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

These plans generally mature when the child reaches 18 to 25 years. Thus, their payouts are aligned to milestones like higher education and marriage

Rental income from a foreign property is taxed under the head "Income from House Property". This income must be declared in the Foreign Source Income schedule of the ITR

Some base policies have restrictions, such as co-payment or room rent sub-limit. A rider can overcome these restrictions

While last year's earnings were concentrated among the seven major tech stocks, non-tech stocks within the S&P 500 have witnessed improved performance this year

Foreign institutional investor outflows from India in October exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore, a level not seen even during Covid.

Larger reputed developers do not see much of a need to sweeten the deal since demand remains reasonably strong for them

They should not overestimate their ability to extend their work life to make up for lower savings

If someone is nearing default, they must act quickly to avoid it, as recovery from default takes time

SM REITs are for investors looking to diversify

According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), corporate bond funds must allocate at least 80 per cent to corporate bonds rated AA-plus or higher

The retirement index comprises three indices with the following weights: financial index (31 per cent), health index (61 per cent), and emotional index (8 per cent)

Non-medical coverage includes trip cancellations, curtailments, flight delays, missed connections, and loss of checked-in baggage, passports, and other important documents