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Investing in mutual funds
Industry estimates suggest that women make up between 30 and 40 per cent of mutual fund accounts. But numbers can be misleading and the account could be held by a woman, but operated by her father or husband. More

Savvy investors or punters?
From a hobby, to trading, to long-term investing... more and more women are entering the uncertain world of equity. While the astute investors are making money, the punters are fishing in troubled waters. More

Choosing an insurance policy
Working women should invest in a term plan that provides pure risk cover and no survival benefits. A low premium outgo will fetch the policyholder a sizeable cover. More

In control or insecure?
Women are less likely to splurge than men. Is this because they are naturally more prudent and their role as nurturers makes them more cautious? Or because not being the breadwinners, they tend to be much more insecure than men? More

Keeping investment secrets of women
At 63, she canvasses for Post Office saving schemes and has raised over Rs 3 crore in the last two years. Meet Rajam Venkatraman, an enthusiastic agent who cycles her way to her clients' homes. More

Careful and astute
Saving for a rainy day is no less an investment for the middle-class woman. What are the options before her and what are the factors that influence her decision? More

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