Signs that you are likely to lose your job and how to prevent it

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Signs that you are likely to lose your job and how to prevent it Here's how to find out if you are close to being laid off and the steps you can take in order to prevent it. The top and relevant career skills you must learn in 2019 If you want to stay relevant at work in the coming year, make sure you know of and learn at least some of these skills. Tax-saving for young earners simplified Here's how you can save on tax without locking away your money in long-term investments and without putting a dent in your wallet. How to avoid last-minute tax planning mistakes Taxpayers often commit mistakes in a rush to save tax. Here's how to avoid investing errors you might regret later. How SpiceJet flouted critical air-safety norms The high-growth airline risked deadly pilot fatigue and several other troubling operational lapses. IoT plus AI: a big break for embattled telcos With data and voice tariffs in free fall, enterprise business could be the growth engine for telcos going forward. And it's a world of infinite possibilities. IoT's marriage with AI and other new technologies will serve up abundant revenue-generating opportunities. Indian retail giants' wobbly online cart Passively hawking their wares on e-commerce marketplaces won't take consumer brands far, especially in a world where younger, online-native competitors are scaling fast and snatching market share. From our Partners Types of travel insurance coverage in India " It's not just the cost of medical care that travel insurance covers, but all sorts of unfortunate situations like loss of baggage, flight delays and need for legal aid. Read on to know the types of coverage you should ask for." From our Partners Two things every parent should know while planning for child education Parents tend to look at short term goals and are mostly unprepared for their children's higher education. Which sectors will offer more jobs in 2019 and what qualifications are in demand? Find out Engineers continue to be in demand, with Maharashtra showing the highest hiring activity, reveals the India Skills Report survey. Your equity portfolio needs the diversification that international MFs offer So far, Indian fund investors have mostly ignored international funds. With the tax problem solved, there's no reason to continue doing so. Top Mutual Funds SCHEME NAME RATING 1 M(%) 6 M(%) 1 YR(%) 3 YRS(%) JM Core 11 Direct Plan-Growth 4.95 -1.53 7.23 23.28 JM Core 11 Fund-Growth 4.78 -2.37 5.88 21.71 Reliance Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth 3.08 -3.71 7.37 17.74 Axis Bluechip Fund Direct Plan-Growth -1.09 -3.61 12.40 16.81 Reliance Large Cap Fund-Growth 2.99 -4.19 6.26 16.47 FeaturedHDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund-Growth ★★★★★ 4.86 -8.28 -5.38 15.38 Start SIP Understanding how section 80C of the Income Tax Act works Eligible payments include life insurance premium, principal repayment of the home loan and children's tuition. These 3 holding companies trading at large discounts are good bets Holding companies often trade at a discount to their intrinsic values. This discount has increased significantly for some companies in recent weeks, making them attractive bets.

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A beginner's guide to investing in equity Equity mutual funds are less risky compared to direct stock investments, as their portfolios are diversified with a fairly large number of stocks. Stocks of 5 companies where income is growing faster than expenses are good investments These companies enjoy better pricing power and cost control and can prove valuable long-term investments. How to cancel an insurance policy during free-look period and get a refund Once the policyholder is convinced that the policy terms do not match his or her expectations, they should communicate their intention to cancel the policy in writing. How to safeguard against demat account fraud Potential for demat account frauds is low today but investors need to remain vigilant as unscrupulous brokers intent on cheating do find ways to subvert the system. Buying a house on a subvention scheme? Tread with caution Interest subvention schemes can make buying a home easy for you in the initial stages, but watch out for the pitfalls. 5 ways to upgrade your home entertainment on a budget Televisions have evolved in display and features and thanks to the aggressive pricing by various brands, large screen TVs are now also easily accessible. Upgrade your skills constantly to keep your job secure Upgrade constantly to stay ahead in your career. Most employers too prefer to upskill their existing workforce rather than hire new employees. Why your core equity portfolio should be in index mutual funds Investors flock to the performing fund "after" it has beaten the index. Fund selection is not an exact science, and there will be hits and misses. Realty hot spot series: Proximity to commercial areas is the main draw of this Pune locality A developing micro-market comprising several residential options, government offices and research institutes. Stock pick of the week: Why analysts are bullish on L&T Tech Sharp revenue and net profit growth, acquisition of high-value clients, strong tech capabilities, improving product mix and steadily rising margin have made L&T Tech analysts' favourite. Tax optimiser: Paying rent to mother, contributing to NPS can cut Kumar's tax by Rs 1.4 lakh Avinash Kumar has a very tax-friendly salary structure but still pays high tax because he is unable to avail some of the exemptions. Family finance: Self-employed Patel should focus only on his main financial goals With limited resources, Gandhinagar-based Patel should align his existing investments to goals. He has his own house and does not have any liabilities in the form of loans. Investors will be better off if they stay put and not react: Aashish Somaiyaa, Motilal Oswal AMC "If people feel their debt investments are at risk, instead of panicking they should take the help of a financial adviser and review their portfolio," says Aashish Somaiyaa of Motilal Oswal AMC.

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