Old is gold: Few ET Wealth stories to help you in 2019

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Sat, Dec 29, 2018 | 11:56 AM IST Best of ET Wealth 2018

Financial deadlines in 2019 you need to know about Not meeting some of these could lead to substantial financial hardships. 7 ways to spruce up your resume without lying Your resume is not an autobiography, but a sales pitch that tells your story in a visually appealing manner. Here's how you can enhance it. How your home loans will change from April At present, banks use an internal benchmark (bank's own marginal cost for funds) to decide interest rates. However, this is about to change. Think you are managing your finances well? Think again We are unlikely to find faults with our monetary decisions. The perils of overconfidence are so widely prevalent that we are most likely to see ourselves as doing well. How much to save for retirement at different life stages One rule applies to everyone: Once you start with a plan, stick to it. Abandoning it midway will set your retirement planning back by several years. How to build your mutual fund scheme portfolio We invite readers to construct model fund portfolios for different types of investors. Here are five basic things to keep in mind when constructing your portfolio. Banks continue to mis-sell: Here's how to protect yourself Although mis-selling has reduced, ET Wealth went undercover and found out that commission-conscience bank executives continue to mis-sell financial products. Base borrowing choices on these factors, not on what RBI does Here are factors that both new and existing borrowers should base their borrowing decisions on, regardless of the stance the RBI takes in its policy decisions. Do your due diligence while shopping online Counterfeit products range from perfumes to branded shoes to fashion apparel. Here is how to do your due diligence before making that purchase online. The career skills you will need to get ahead in 2019 Whether you are looking for a new job or planning to stay put, plan for a few of the major trends that will affect your workplace and thus your career. How much can you afford to buy a house for? Your dream home can quickly turn into a financial nightmare if you don't take a pragmatic approach and rein in your aspirations. How direct plan MFs can help you create greater wealth Even those who know that direct plans are cheaper than regular plans do not switch to the former as they are unaware how much a direct plan can increase their return. Don't fall for these 5 common Ulip sales pitches Here are five common sales pitches that some life insurance intermediaries including banks may deploy to lure you to invest in them. How big should your life insurance cover be? Here's help A Rs 1 cr life insurance cover might seem sufficient now, but it won't sustain your expenses in a few years. Why you need 2-3 credit cards You can derive a lot of benefits and lower your costs by smartly using multiple credit cards.

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