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 »
Suhasini, a mother of a 5-year-old girl, is in a dilemma. Ever since the government has announced the launch of a scheme for girl child—Sukanya Samriddhi, her relatives are after her life to get an account opened. The buzz around the scheme has already created a lot of excitement, and Suhasini is being virtually ‘poked’… Read More »
No matter how savvy an investor you are, a little certainty of returns from the investment portfolio adds to your comfort. If equities give wings to your portfolio, fixed income instruments offer stability and certainty. Therefore, it is important to have a right mix of debt and fixed income investment options in your portfolio. Prateek… Read More »
When it drizzles, a hanky over your head probably suffices. When it pours, you probably pull out your umbrella. But, when it is pounding, you’d better pull on your rain-sheeter and scramble for the nearest cover. Insurance is no different. Here are some good God-given reasons why you’d re-evaluate how much cover you need. Increasing… Read More »
Choosing an insurance plan is like ordering with friends at a restaurant – the most popular person’s choice prevails.You perhaps do your own research, but end up choosing a plan that your friend has purchased. Does this sound like you? Well, it’s a golden rule of investing that what’s good for your friend may not… Read More »
Humankind has spread its wings and made the moon its second home. While there are no tax implications of that (not yet at least!) there certainly are tax implications on your second home here on earth. We unlock the tax dreadlock for you. Tax implications for multiple properties Before getting into the details of tax… Read More »
Whether you are planning on buying a house, embarking on a new career path or just drawing lines for your children’s future, this hoary advice rings your ears: “Do your best, but be prepared for the worst.” Of course, you have paid heed to it and that’s the reason why you have bought insurance policies. You… Read More »
Managing money is like driving an ambulance through rush-hour traffic – there is a roadblock at every turn of the wheel. We give you five common roadblocks you may face while managing your finances. 1: Consistent breaches of monthly budget: Overshooting the monthly budget is a common enough occurrence. But, if you are consistently breaching… Read More »
Ignorance is bliss, but not for loan buyers. Many home buyers are unaware of the several options available when it comes to a home loan. Call it “research fatigue” or the lets-get-this-out-of-the-way syndrome, majority of home loan borrowers look only for interest rates. Here are six options you are likely to ignore when finalizing a… Read More »
In cricket, batsmen who have played long innings often go back to the pavilion ‘retired hurt’. Not very different from what most working professionals do when they reach the end of their career – they end up retired and hurt. Financially hurt, that is. So, why do many Indians face a retirement crisis? First, India,… Read More »