The Game Plan
An important part of taking care of a child is being able to take care of his financial needs, especially education and marriage. A systematic approach makes the task easier. Here's an easy-to-play game that makes everyone a winner
Feb 12, 2009
A Brush with the future
The Sensex was around 20,000 in end-2007, a climb of 10,000 points in just two years. How far is destination 40,000?
Jan 10, 2008
Save this for me papa!
Did you manage to go out for a nice meal on Valentines' Day? Had a glass of wine, maybe, and some dessert?
Feb 15, 2007
Building a future, brick by brick
Our Pune-based reader and new parent, Sanket S. Kulkarni, wants to secure his child's future and buy a home for his family in the city. Our financial planner helps him out with a plan
Feb 15, 2007
Preparing for the dilemmas of reel life
Nita and Bharat Desai's decision to give their son Mihir the best international education to complement his film-making talent would cost them a small fortune. We prepare a plan for them
Feb 15, 2007
Learn to Peg It Right
A crash course in how to assess 'value' in share issues from companies that do not have a performance track or any peers.
May 17, 2005
Family Matters
If a company is invested big in its subsidiaries, look at its consolidated numbers.
Sep 30, 2004
Story Behind the Numbers
The four reports that precede the financials comment on the state of the business.
Sep 17, 2004
The fine print
Numbers can flatter to deceive. For the real thing, check the 'notes to accounts'.
Aug 31, 2004
Are the tills ringing?
Use the cash flow statement to assess whether a business is self-sustaining or not.
Aug 16, 2004
A Balancing Act
Your company is making profits, but is it resilient? Find out in the balance sheet?
Aug 2, 2004
Get to the Bottom of It
The P&L account sheds light on a company's operations and profitability.
Jul 16, 2004
Your Company's Report Card
It gives a complete picture of a company's performance in a financial year.
Jul 1, 2004
Lonely Long-term Investor
Discount experts' wisdom; you're on your own while taking an investment call.
Jun 17, 2004
Down the Ages
Your risk appetite changes with age; so should your asset allocation strategy.
Jun 1, 2004