From the Kiplinger stable, this primer not only targets new investors but also acts as a collection of golden rules of investing for old timers, especially when the markets tank.

Whatever anyone may tell you, there is no one-fit-for-all savings ratio. Even giving a minimum figure is deceptive.

If you don't know the difference between your salary income and your taxable income. In the strange world of taxation, it’s common to see assessees filling in reams of paper almost without knowing their A, B, C. Here’s our pick of a few essential tax concepts.

Money Today compares prices and earnings in the past with what they are today and what they would be in the future.

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.

 We bring the best kept secrets till today. Successful personalities from all walks of life share words of wisdom that most influenced their financial lives.Slide-show: What SRK, Karan & Dravid have to say

Let's take a closer look at how inflation affects your finances.

Here's a list of what we expect 2008 to bring for us in terms of investments, and finance in general. Take a look.

Congratulations to you on several counts. Firstly, you have a very clear vision of your financial goals. You will do well to start investing for these goals right away.

Indians are more aware as consumers than they are as investors. That is why they are better savers than investors. But there are signs that this could change within a generation.

If crises are inevitable, how can retired people protect their wealth against unexpected risks? Here's what to do.

If you’re someone who’s on the wrong side of 40, and have not yet started putting something aside for it, then you may have to push back your retirement plans.

Find out how the perfect portfolio has benefits similar to that of a balanced diet and also what your asset allocation strategy should be like.

When shopping for fruit, you can get foxed by vendors selling apples of the same size and colour, at different prices. Investors face similar confusion when buying stocks.

India’s GDP in nominal terms has expanded by 113% over the past six years and earnings of 30 major listed companies have risen 168% during the same period.

Targeted at the financial neophyte, Gerald Krefetz’s jargon-free book helps a reader know the basic rules of saving and investing for a long-term, secured future.

Mutual funds that invest your money abroad add a new dimension to your investment strategy. Here’s what they are and how you could benefit from them.

Even if you are the most careful, canny and aware investor, there’s a silent erosion of your wealth and there’s really nothing you can do about it. It’s called inflation.

So you think you know all about saving and investment? Here's a quiz for you. Inside you'll find some basic questions related to financial planning. So go ahead, and learn as you enjoy!

Ulips, compared with traditional life insurance plans, can provide risk cover across asset classes, providing you with a choice of investments suited to your life-stage requirements and your risk profile.