Your Wallet

Updated : Nov 29, 2011

Paying via mobiles gets popular, kinks still to be resolved

Nokia and Airtel are pioneering mobile payments in India but many kinks need to be straightened out.

Updated : Jan 8, 2009

Small brands, big savings

If you are not brand conscious, switching from big names to in-house brands is a good way to boost your budget, says Priya Kapoor.

Updated : Dec 12, 2008

Big brands on sale

Given the global financial crisis, 2009 shows every sign of being a slow year for retail sales. To lure upscale customers some of the globe's biggest brands are coming up with attractive price cuts.

Updated : Dec 10, 2008

Insure 7-8 times your annual income

7-8 times your annual income is the amount that should be your minimum life insurance cover, according to experts.

Updated : Nov 15, 2008

Your wallet: Insurance and loans

Health insurance is a tool for cutting risk and making lives simpler. The premium depends on your age, the cover and even your city in some cases. <br />

Updated : Sep 10, 2008

Plan your talk

If you have laboured over which mobile plan to choose, here’s a handy guide based on a recent Credit Suisse survey on prepaid schemes.

Updated : Jul 14, 2008

Inexpensive & convenient

Self-monitoring health-care devices are convenient to use and, in the long run, are easy on your wallet too. Here’s a price and availability guide.

Updated : Jul 14, 2008

Thanks to Tata, almost everyone can afford a Nano. But can you afford a Hummer, where the EMI is more than the price of the Nano? We take a look at the EMIs you might have to pay for some of the stars of this year's Auto Expo.

Updated : Jul 14, 2008

Luxury for less

To get a hot deal for a luxe set of wheels, the best place to shop might be the used car lot where yearold vehicles sell 25-30% cheaper than the original.

Updated : Jul 14, 2008

Secure your home

Those high-tech gizmos that keep your home safe do not cost as much as you think.

Updated : Jul 14, 2008

Bargains get even better

Better quality, greater choices, competitive prices and easier loan facilities — the action in the second-hand car market is good for both buyers and sellers.

Updated : Jul 14, 2008

Before you buy an AC

Buying an AC that suits both your room and your pocket need not be a difficult task. We show you how

Updated : Jul 14, 2008

Current cost

Grading appliances on basis of energy consumption opens up new possibilities of long-term savings for buyers who can now look beyond just the MRP.

Updated : May 3, 2008

Bargain buy: Multi-functional devices

Price is not the same as value.The most expensive product isn’t always the best value for your money. This section highlights the least expensive model in a product category.

Updated : Apr 18, 2008

Bargain buy: MP3 player

Price is not the same as value. The most expensive product isn't always the best value for your money. This section highlights the least expensive model in a product category. If price is of no consequence, check out the most expensive model.

Updated : Mar 20, 2008

Bargain buy: Refrigerator

<p>Price is not the same as value.The most expensive product isn’t always the best value for your money. This section highlights the least expensive model in a product category. If price is of no consequence, check out the most expensive model.</p>

Updated : Feb 8, 2008

Bargain buy: washing machine

Here we highlight the most and the least expensive models in a product category. This time it's washing machines.

Updated : Feb 8, 2008

Purchasing power

Fibres are fuelling the wholesale price inflation, currently at almost six times the WPI growth rate. Milk prices have again witnessed a small spike. But thankfully, other food articles have shown a marginal decline, helping contain the overall inflation at 3.83%.

Updated : Dec 28, 2007