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How to Create and Sell Your Own iPhone Apps?
This is for all the iPhone freaks who love apps but never knew that creating one isn't as difficult as it seems to be, but before we get into the thick of things here are some facts and figures. Apple store hit the 25th billion download earlier this month. There are more than 315 million iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices worldwide. More than 550,000 apps are available on the App Store which is accessible to users in nearly 123 countries. Image Credit The above numbers indicate the incredible popularity of Apple app store and it's apps. So what does all this tell you. Ever wondered why developers could afford to offer you all those free apps? How many times did you accidentally click on those ads? Did you … [Continue Reading...]
Insurance is Not a Form of Investment – Are You Listening?
Most of us are of the notion that insurance is a form of investment while finance and investment experts (those without dubious distinction or malicious intent) have been crying themselves hoarse that it isn't the case. Most of us continue to ignore this fact and continue to fall for the emotional web woven by way of ad blitz by insurance companies and their troupe of misinformed, under-qualified agents who never miss an opportunity to mis-sell a product - their to you. No offence here to the genuine and qualified financial planners or agents, we are just blaming the bad apples amongst you. Image Credit The IRDA continues to be worried about the way policies are being marketed and sold in India - IRDA raises red flag on rising … [Continue Reading...]
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How to Create and Sell Your Own iPhone Apps?
This is for all the iPhone freaks who love apps but never knew that creating one isn't as difficult as it seems to be, but before we get into the thick of things here are some facts and … [Read More...]
Insurance is Not a Form of Investment – Are You Listening?
Most of us are of the notion that insurance is a form of investment while finance and investment experts (those without dubious distinction or malicious intent) have been crying themselves hoarse that … [Read More...]
Unhappy With a Product or Service? – Make Some Noise on Social Media
Mr. Mehra's Washing Machine Mr. Mehra was happy to grab a sweet deal at a local consumer durable store and bought himself a brand new fully automatic washing machine of a popular brand. Things went … [Read More...]
InstaStudio – Good Work From Home Option for Writers
This is in continuation to our earlier post on legitimate no-nonsense work-from-home options available for both wannabe and professional writers. If you have not read the earlier post, you can do … [Read More...]
Investments
Budget 2012 Infographic
The 2012 Union Budget is out. There is obviously a lot of information floating around giving you a threadbare analysis of what to expect, what not to except, how would the budget impact your monthly … [Read More...]
Information On NCDs – Nonconvertible Debentures
NCDs - Catching Investor Fancy It's a known fact that a rising interest regime always augurs well for debt or money market instruments and market conditions are conducive enough to make money market … [Read More...]
Fixed Maturity Plans – Are They Good Enough?
What is a Fixed Maturity Plan? Before we get into the potential value a Fixed Maturity Plan could possibly add to your investment portfolio, we thought it would be prudent enough to begin by … [Read More...]
Loans
Loan against Gold ETF from Muthoot Finance
If you hold gold in the form of Gold ETF units, then here is another unique scheme from Muthoot Finance - the country's largest gold finance NBFC. Under the new scheme individuals can now pledge … [Read More...]
Opt for a Gold Loan Instead of Personal Loan and Earn Additional Income
Loan against gold thanks to their lower interest rates compared to traditional non-secured loans such as a personal can turn out to be quite a money saver. If used smartly loan against gold can not … [Read More...]
Eight Ways To Raise Emergency Funds
Strapped for Cash and Want to Raise Some Quick Funding We are sure most of you would have ended up in situations where you would have had to raise cash on an emergency basis. While there are … [Read More...]
Taxation
Income Tax Exemption Limit To Be Raised to 3 Lakhs!!
Finally some reason to cheer for the harried salaried class or is it still too early for the party. A key parliamentary panel which is in the process … [Read More...]
What Happens If You Miss the Returns Filing Deadline?
Did You Miss the Last Date of Filing Tax Returns? It's well past the last date of filing income tax returns and we are sure that after the last … [Read More...]
Information on Income Tax Return Forms – Which One to Choose?
There are a host of different income tax return forms (ITR forms) available for different categories of taxpayers and sometimes it really becomes a … [Read More...]
Work and Career
How to Create and Sell Your Own iPhone Apps?
This is for all the iPhone freaks who love apps but never knew that creating one isn't as difficult as it seems to be, but before we get into the thick of things here are some facts and … [Read More...]
InstaStudio – Good Work From Home Option for Writers
This is in continuation to our earlier post on legitimate no-nonsense work-from-home options available for both wannabe and professional writers. If you have not read the earlier post, you can do … [Read More...]
Aspiring Writers – Try I-Writer To Supplement Your Income
If writing is your forte, be it to make a full-time career out of it or simply pursue that as a hobby, here are two good platforms where you can make some extra cash while you pursue your hobby or try … [Read More...]
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