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  • Cash them young

    Cash them young

    Youth today are richer than ever before. But they have to learn to invest. MONEY TODAY explains how to go about it.
    Mutual FundReadymade yet flexible financial plans

    Readymade yet flexible financial plans

    If you can’t afford customised asset allocation, you can still plan investments across asset classes via convenient and cost-efficient funds of funds

    Readymade yet flexible financial plans

    If you can’t afford customised asset allocation, you can still plan investments across asset classes via convenient and cost-efficient funds of funds.
    CareersIs it time to quit?

    Is it time to quit?

    There could be several reasons you may want to quit your current job. This quiz may help you take a call.
    BooksBuffett for every market condition

    Buffett for every market condition

    Jayant R. Pai, vice-president, Institutional Equity Sales, Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services, takes a look into a Buffett book, co-authored by his estranged daughter-in-law, that provides an insight on how the master investor selects his stocks.
    BankingTeller of History

    Teller of History

    The future holds biometric ATMs and instant transfers. We track banking from its origins to the not-too-distant future.
    Financial PlanningPlanning a divorce

    Planning a divorce

    “Divorces are made in heaven”, or so believed Oscar Wilde. But while they might be ordained, the actual mess is created on earth. In addition to the emotional trauma, there are financial aspects to be considered too
    Expert ViewDream, Plan and Act

    Dream, Plan and Act

    There are three important steps to become a successful entrepreneur.These are: Dream, Plan and Act. 

    Start early, stay on course

    It is really very essential to take right moves at the right time to achieve success and to fulfill our dreams.

    Making time a faithful ally

    In today's world of  Globalisation, most of the youngsters are unaware of many finance related terms.

    Money multipliers

    High-quality management, in favourable business conditions, almost inevitably delivers terrific returns.
    New BusinessMaking the most of it

    Making the most of it

    Spotting a business avenue when their company restructured, Ravi Pai and Nachiket Urdhwareshe started their own software shop.
    Small FortuneGoodbye to Standby

    Goodbye to Standby

    Is your power bill burning a hole in your pocket? The simple habit can make you save upto Rs 1.85 lakh. Read on to know how. 
    Real EstateDelhi, witnessing steepest price escalation

    Delhi, witnessing steepest price escalation

    Here we look at the National Capital Region. Delhi and its suburbs have  witnessed a rise in property prices.
    InsuranceMaking most of Ulips

    Making most of Ulips

    Branded the worst of insurance and mutual funds, Ulip is not as bad as it is made out to be.
    Brain Trust'Ignore short-term market noise'

    'Ignore short-term market noise'

    K. N. Sivasubramanian , Senior Portfolio Manager—Equity, Franklin Templeton, says too much attention to shorter returns can be detrimental to wealth creation over the long term.
    Editor's NoteFrom the Executive Editor

    From the Executive Editor

    In the cover story for this issue, MONEY TODAY set out to explore intelligent investing among the country’s new prosperous youth.
    UpfrontGoodbye to Standby

    Goodbye to Standby

    Fixed Returns: The most basic economic law says that prices rise when demand exceeds supply.
    StocksSnapshots of recommendations from investment houses

    Snapshots of recommendations from investment houses

    Emkay Research believes the market was surprised by good results for Oct-Dec 2006 and sets a revised price target.

    Who shrunk my savings?

    Rising inflation. It means the value of your income—as well as your investments— is sliding. Money Today tells you how to contain the damage.
    TaxWill short-term capital gains be taxed?

    Will short-term capital gains be taxed?

    The tax rate on short-term capital gains on sale of shares will depend on whether the shares are sold through a recognised stock exchange or otherwise.
    My StoryKarate Kid

    Karate Kid

    Kanishk Sharma’s choice of martial arts as a career has been profitable.As a child,  he  used to watch a lot of  Bruce Lee films and in 1987 enrolled in a karate class in Delhi.
    TechnologyBooting up to Vista

    Booting up to Vista

    Microsoft launched its new operating system Vista on 30 January 2007. MONEY TODAY deciphers what the much talked about operating system offers.
    Talk BackTalk Back

    Talk Back

    Service tax is a major cause of concern. Services under this tax may boost the revenue of the government but certain categories should be exempted from its purview.
    BASICSPay mastery

    Pay mastery

    Confused by the computation in your pay package? Money Today clears the air to tell you how to negotiate a salary structure to minimise your tax liability and maximise your take home salary.