Upfront
- The new government may have come with a reforms mandate, but it has its work cut out as far as the financial sector changes are concerned.
Quick fixes
Early bookings need not be a pre-requisite for economical travel. Here are some tips that can help save money even on an impromptu trip. Choose your operating system
An OS is the software platform that enables the device and the applications to run on it. We look at six of the most popular systems. Second to none?
Buying used products can lead to big savings. But you also need to be more cautious. When to get insured for the maximum term
Though life insurance is cheaper at a younger age, don't buy a long-term policy if you are very young. The Kelly Global Workforce Index Survey 2009 highlights the importance of continued training and skill development. Here are the relevant portions. Make a winning bid for a home
You can get a good price for a prime property if you buy during an auction. However, make sure you do your homework before bidding. Right track, wrong goals
Vadodara-based Hitesh Desai has invested in the correct instruments, but he must downsize his goals and increase the investible surplus to consolidate his gains. Which mutual funds are suitable for long term?
One should invest in diversified equity funds or balanced funds. Will the Sensex hit 19K?
With a stable regime at the helm, the momentum is back in the markets. But this might not be the start of a bull phase. Hope on wheels
The need for timely medical help led five friends to set up Dial 1298 for Ambulance, an emergency service. Manage your financial risks
In times of economic instability, it is critical to ensure financial safety. Insurance is one way to achieve this. Here are the financial risks you are exposed to and ways to counter them. Sceptical of the spectacular
While our fund manager regrets being overly cautious, he explains why the steep rise in the stock market is not tempting him enough to hoard up on more stocks. What are the most common premises for contesting a will?
Most wills are challenged on two grounds — that the document is forged or that the testator made it under duress or in an unstable mental state. From the Executive Editor
Fundamentals of the Indian economy aren’t likely to change much in the near future, and expectations have already had their impact on the Sensex. 7-sided cube
In developing software for corporates, Rajesh Varrier ran into reams of daunting data. He tapped the tedium of analysing it, and with six partners, rolled out activecubes. Gauge your needs for a healthy plan
To make your insurance stick, you should reveal everything about your health before signing up for a policy. The Congress-led coalition has been elected to govern the country, not to please the stock market. In the future, one would be in a position to tailor the policy to his specific needs. Customise your protection
Focus on your health requirements to navigate through the flood of insurance policies in the market. Entrepreneurs can insure themselves against high risks and huge losses at very low premiums. We help you gear up for this new world of insurance by offering a blueprint that will help you acquire the best cover - one that secures you well and suits your wallet. Safeguard your start-upCustomise your protection Dealing with doomsday
The author offers tips for investors to survive the post-modern Dark Ages that he proclaims is the future. 
