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Air coolers to beat the heat and maintain room freshness wherever you are

Not only are air coolers cheaper than ACs, but also more energy efficient and easier to maintain. Some varieties are portable and most enable user mobility as well

A snapshot of home loan rates offered by various banks with details

Here's how the home loan rates offered by various banks and HFCs stack up

Fund pick: ICICI Pru Bluechip Fund

Fund pick: ICICI Pru Bluechip Fund

A lump sum alimony can be a woman's best strategy, say analysts

Simply put, alimony is a monetary compensation granted to a spouse who is unable to support himself/herself.

Buying a second home? Keep in mind climate and connectivity

Select a popular location for capital appreciation, keeping in mind climate and connectivity

Seniors need to submit Forms 12BBA, 15G, 15H to save on TDS: Experts

As we enter FY23, remember April is a good time to look into your tax planning for the year ahead

Stick to passive funds in your core portfolio, say analysts

Investors who wish to chase alpha may use active funds and factor-based funds in the satellite portfolio

Find out why your credit report shows a loan you don't remember taking

Loans can be issued to you both legally and fraudulently. So if there's a suspicious entry in your credit report, get to the bottom of the matter immediately

Buying a fridge? Pick one snazzy on looks that keeps your food fresh longer

Refrigerators today come in a wide range of finishes, sizes and tech features. See what works best for your family, kitchen space and budget

Shorter-duration funds a good bet amid rising rates, say analysts

In its April 8 monetary policy review, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signalled that from being supportive towards growth, its focus would now shift towards reining in inflation

A snapshot of travel insurance premium rates offered by various companies

Here's how the travel insurance premium rates offered by various companies stack up

Fund pick: Kotak Savings Fund

Fund pick of Kotak Savings Fund

Gold loan: Low-cost option and credit score no bar, say experts

If the price of gold plunges, a borrower can be asked to put up additional collateral

How investing in 54EC bonds can help you save tax on long-term gains

REC (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation) launched a new series (XVI) of 54EC Capital Gains Tax Exemption bonds on April 1

Investing in credit funds based on past returns would be foolhardy: Experts

Credit risk funds are showing a category average return of 13.2 per cent for the past year

Return of the sounds, smells, tastes and hues of the big fat Indian wedding

While the urge to spend big in the post-pandemic era will always be there, setting a wedding budget will help you get a bigger bang for your buck than you bargained for

TDS will not apply to EPF balance till FY21: Here's what experts suggest

If EPF account is linked to PAN, 10% TDS rate will apply, else 20%

Why the need to put up additional margin makes futures trading risky

Not only must your call be directionally right, the price movement must occur within a stipulated time frame for you to make money

Get an accurate estimate of price before putting your house on the sale

Housing sales: Make it presentable, clear off dues, and have documents ready before you meet potential buyers

A snapshot of fixed deposit interest rates offered by various banks and FIs

Here's how the fixed deposit interest rates offered by various banks and financial institutions stack up