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What is an unsecured loan?
An unsecured loan is a loan that is not backed by collateral or security. These loans are based solely upon the borrower’s credit rating. As a result, they are often much more difficult to get than a secured loan, which also factors in the borrower’s income. An unsecured loan carries less [...]

The RBI’s  final guidelines on base rate will ensure that existing home loan borrowers get the full benefit of any reduction in interest rates. While it is too complex to understand how the base rate will be determined, the essence seems to be that the banks cannot discriminate between old borrowers and new ones. This will [...]

Endowment plans were the darling of insurance companies, before ULIPs came into the picture. Over the years they might have lost their top slot but are not out of demand; conservative investors still prefer them for their survival benefits, which are missing in term plans. ‘LIC Jeevan Anand’ is one such popular endowment assurance plan which also comes with whole life benefits.

Bonanza year 2009 ended on a happy note and would be remembered for many reasons. Indian stock markets recovered remarkably from their March 2009 lows and went on to register the best year-to-date (YTD) performance in the history of Indian stock market since 1991, with more than 80 per cent return in 2009 and above [...]

Mutual funds are an ideal product for the retail investors who do not have the required knowledge or time to invest in stocks. They have become an effective means to create wealth by maximising returns and minimising risks.