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Capitalise on the industry insight by investing in its sector fund

Choosing such a fund based on recent returns can, however, jeopardise portfolio performance

Travel policy: Tailor sum insured to destination country's healthcare costs

Don't accept any cover that comes with your travel package; understand coverage, exclusions and sub-limits, then buy

Rearview mirror investing can be perilous in floating-rate funds

Investors should opt for them when rates are expected to climb, not now when they are largely over

Multi-asset allocation fund: Invest for a diversified, low-risk portfolio

But steer clear of them if you desire complete control over asset allocation

As rents rise, here is what you can ask from your landlord for protection

Sign a long-term agreement that should have a reasonable escalation built in and a minimum guaranteed tenure

Limited tailored health insurance policy options for cancer survivors

Regular plans, if offered, may permanently exclude cancer from coverage

Avoid drastic shift away from large-cap, into mid-, small-cap funds

Stick to strategic allocation; keep tactical deviations within a narrow range

For car loan, check lenders on their total borrowing cost and service

Select companies that offer easier terms for repayment of the loan

Use price dips for 10% allocation as gold continues to lose lustre

Use price dips to build a 10% allocation to gold

Student travel insurance cover: Buy before setting off to study abroad

But ensure that your policy aligns with your foreign university's requirements

Party over? If overweight, pare exposure to US technology companies

Allocation to it should not exceed 25% of your total exposure to country's market

Relying solely on corporate health insurance plan can impact your finances

Supplement it with a retail plan with adequate sum insured, and no room rent or disease-wise capping

Rush for cover: For claiming insurance on flood-damaged home, act on time

Do not start a flooded car as it could cause further damage that may not be covered by your motor policy

Pair base insurance policy with super top-up to limit premium cost

Opt for insurers with lenient no-claims bonus policies to tackle need to hike sum insured periodically

Why balanced advantage funds are back in the reckoning with investors

People moving from fixed-income should use them as a stepping stone into the equity markets

Don't dodge lender if default is imminent; request for loan recast instead

Also explore options such as swapping higher-cost debt with lower-cost alternatives, and debt consolidation

Onus on taxpayers to make correct declaration about LRS remittances

TCS on LRS will also apply to remote education and medical consultancy

Fair valuations, rising prices augur well for realty sector returns

Select locations well connected to economic hubs, avoid over-leveraging

Tech use, reviews, rating: What to look for when picking a stockbroker

List your requirements and shun firms with a high number of complaints against them

Strike balance between borrowers' risk profile, returns in P2P lending

Study the record of loan portfolios before choosing a platform