MoneyToday (January 24, 2008)

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Cover Story
The best financial advices
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


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Financial Rights
‘Rough behaviour is deficiency of service'
Rakesh Rai
Rude government servants can be legally penalised. Rakesh Rai spoke to the man responsible for this landmark judgement.

Now & Then
Up in smoke
Money Today compares prices and earnings in the past with what they are today and what they would be in the future.

My Idea
Growing money plant
Rajshree Kukreti
Radhika Anand, 44, earns money by growing plants in glass jars.

Sector Scenario
Flying high
Prabhudas Lilladher sees growing demand, lower fares and improved connectivity to improve valuations in the aviation sector

Query Corner
Should I invest in a Ulip or buy a term plan and funds?
You have not identified whether you have any financial dependants like a wife, children or parents. If you do not have any dependants, then you do not need life insurance.

Upfront
Futures within reach
A derivative is a security that has no independent value; its value is entirely derived from the value of one or more underlying asset—generally stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies and market indices.

Talk Back
How can I start with a corpus of just Rs 1 lakh?
As a beginner, start by investing in an Indian mutual fund that invests in global stocks (see Why and How to Go Global, 15 November). As your confidence grows, so will your exposure to global markets.

E2E
Powering the telecom boom
By Yusuf Begg
By providing energy-saving solutions to telecom companies, Manoj Upadhyay has made money for himself and the sector.

MT Insight
Equity-oriented funds perform well
Equity-oriented balanced funds have naturally fared well in a year when equities have boomed. some debt heavy balanced funds have also fared well in the past one year, with LICMF Children’s Fund earning higher than many equity oriented funds in the past one year.
Music systems: what's your taste?
Goa, beyond tourist destination


Realty Check
Goa, beyond tourist destination
The inflow of domestic and foreign tourists in Goa has established a flourishing hospitality sector.

MT Basics
Postal savings
It’s probably been months or years since you posted a letter in that ubiquitous red colour box. Between e-mail and courier who needs letter boxes anymore.

Book Review
Know your financial personality
Kamya Jaiswal
Jordan E Goodman’s unique insight to investor psychology and its impact on financial decisions is a very interesting read. A good dose of financial planning advice ensures that his book has practical utility.

Portfolio Doctor
Discipline amidst irregularity
Intelligent investing can make all the difference. And if you want proof, don’t look beyond Priya Shukla’s portfolio. We’ve analysed finances of people who earn much more than her but still find it extremely difficult to meet their long-term goals like retirement corpus. Read on:

Stocks
High on mid caps
Dipen Sheth
Our fund manager prefers not to transact this fortnight but instead chooses to ride a terrific bull run in the mid-cap sector.
Market watch, as on Jan 2, 2008
Steel and power stocks perform well


Mutual Fund
'Don’t be tempted by penny stocks'
Jyoti Vaswani
A Fund Management Associate Director at Aviva India tells us how to create value through superior stock selection.
How not to judge a fund
Going the natural way


Tax
Is medical reimbursement taxable?
Medical reimbursement of over Rs 15,000 is taxable in the hands of an employee.


Careers
Two sides of the same coin
Rajshree Kukreti
Planning your career should be an integral part of the financial planning process. Money Today tells you why.


Investment
Your human capital vs financial capital
Here's a debate on the right way to save for retirement. Read our feature based on Joseph Stiglitz's recent presentation.

Expert View
Partying with borrowed cash
By allowing me the thrill of leveraging my investment, the markets and regulators are amplifying risks and rewards, triggering potentially irresponsible behaviour and, in fact, are lending grenades to a monkey!
Investing in good is good investing


Technology
Before you buy LCD
Ask yourself why you really want to buy an LCD. If it’s for sheer snob value, there’s little anyone can say that will make you change your mind. If, however, you think you’re getting value for money, read on.


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