With an ever-growing list of similar-sounding funds to choose from, finding the best is an increasingly difficult task.

Gold is once again emerging as a great investment option. Its prices are rising continuously and by Diwali, its price is ...

Since Social Security isn't likely to provide most or all of what we need -- the average monthly retiree benefit check was $1 ...

Is the recent carnage in small and midcaps due to redemption pressure of SIPs in the smallcap and midcap funds halting?

SIP is a tool for the salaried class and works well for young investors who want to start early and plan for retirement. It ...

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A 12b-1 fee is an annual marketing or distribution fee on a mutual fund charged to investors. It is generally between 0.25% and 0.75% (the maximum allowed) of a fund's net assets and must be disclosed ...

Those significantly overweight on these categories must book profits to rein in exposure. A lot depends on your horizon and ...

Private prison investing can mean different things. Investors are often supporting private prison investing without knowing ...

Finance Act, the government extended the "Specified Fund" tax regime to retail schemes in IFSC, subject to prescribed ...

Unlike Roth IRAs, there are no income limits on Roth 401 (k)s. You can contribute to the account no matter how much you earn.

But given the current environment, it is increasingly important to think beyond the standard index funds if you are ...