Small Fortune

Updated : Nov 23, 2007

Plan your taxes, earn Rs 3.7 lakh

Spread your tax-saving investments over the entire year and you could earn better returns.

Updated : Nov 12, 2007

Free holiday every five years

Don't throw away the promotional leaflets and discount coupons that come with your newspaper. There could be a free holiday hidden in them.

Updated : Nov 2, 2007

Pool your wealth

Is your fuel bill burning a hole in your pocket? Car pooling mat be a good idea to stop that.

Updated : Oct 29, 2007

Make four changes, earn Rs 40 lakh

Here’s a selection of just four of the 26 ideas through the year that can make you richer by, hold your breath, Rs 38.79 lakh.

Updated : Oct 17, 2007

Cool savings

Here are four simple steps to make your air conditioner more efficient.

Updated : Oct 17, 2007

Walk your way to wealth

Joining a gym can hurt your financial health. Instead, jogging or walking in the neighbourhood park can help you save Rs 6.15 lakh.

Updated : Oct 17, 2007

Free in 5 years

Still awaiting a price cut to switch to digital photography? Look beyond the MRP and you may not have to wait.

Updated : Oct 16, 2007

Bring home the movies

Are you spending too much at multiplexes? Cut down and you can save nearly Rs 6.8 lakh in 25 years. Read on.

Updated : Oct 16, 2007

Shop and save

Time your monthly purchases at the beginning of the billing cycle and maximise the free credit period.

Updated : Oct 16, 2007

If you are a pan masala regular, here is a simple calculation of how much you can save if you quit cosnuming the stuff. If a 35-year-old addict kicks the habit, he can save up to Rs 5.6 lakh by the time he celebrates his 60th birthday. Here's how:

Updated : Oct 16, 2007

Lunch brake

Is your lunch bill eating into your wallet? Start bringing lunch from home instead of eating out. This simple lifestyle change can help you save Rs 19 lakh over 25 years. Read on.

Updated : Oct 16, 2007