Category Archives: creating wealth
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Good Investment Options For Retirement
If you’re a young professional, retirement planning probably isn’t at the top of your mind. However, rising inflation numbers or a slowing or volatile economy could contribute to an increase in living expenses every year. Read on to find out the best ways you can create a financial portfolio that will support your lifestyle without you having to depend on anyone.
How India is Giving Rise to Financial Entrepreneurs: A True Saga
The Great Indian Rope Trick. A cute yet annoying thing we’ve had to hear whenever anyone from across the pond spoke about India in the same breath as “things back home”. You’d think they were talking about the 1900s. Yet, here we are in 2015, doing exactly that. The Great Indian Rope Trick. Only, we’re… Read More »
5 Signs That Financial Planning Is Not Your Cuppa
As an old adage goes – “Failing to plan is planning to fail” Financial planning is as important as brushing your teeth. While one may choose not to do it, in the long run, it may hurt as much as tooth decay would. So, just like you would rush to a dentist at the first… Read More »
6 Essential Financial Planning Goals That Can’t Run Out Of Gas
Plans without goals are like driving without a steering wheel – you can’t be accused of doing nothing but you have no way of knowing whether you’ll still be in one piece when you stop driving, let alone know whether you’ll reach your destination. So, quick! Here are 6 essential goals you need to lock… Read More »
Why People Fail In Financial Planning Despite Having Goals
Here is the quaint tale of Singham, who thought he had done his bit for his personal financial planning when he identified his investment goals. Only, he made his investment choices rather randomly. And, here’s how he ended up. And, here’s what he’d have ended up with if he had matched his investment choices with… Read More »
A 10-Year Delay Can Destroy Your ‘Get-Rich’ Plan: Here’s How
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it… he who doesn’t, pays it.” If you are under 30 and know who said this, you da man! If you are under 30 and have no clue, read this little story before we let you in on who said this.… Read More »
How To Invest In MF When Your Time Horizon Is Less Than 5 Years
The biggest question you have to answer yourself when you are investing is: “What is the time horizon for my investment?” This helps your financial advisor in suggesting you the right asset and product. Uljhan Singh had to change his job and he got a fat cheque of Rs.5 Lakhs from his previous employer towards… Read More »