Investment avenue – The comparators!
Many a time people ask, “Tell me a good mutual fund?” This question is similar to asking a doctor, “Give me a good medicine?” How could the doctor suggest anything without knowing the problem?
Category Archives: Investments
Saving vs. Earning!
Exercising discipline is extremely important in every aspect of life. This cannot be more stressed in the case of managing your money. The manner in which you manage your expenses is the key to reduce liabilities and save more. According to a famous trading and investing legend- One must not spend time looking for the… Read More »
Choices available for home buyers!
Home buyers are always looking for the best home they can buy with the resources and time available with them. Now, more than ever, real estate prices are subdued and buyers are again active in the market. Buying a home is the most exciting and at the same time, tedious task for people. While the… Read More »
Explore approaches to investing!
The only reason investors head for the stock market is to earn better returns compared to other investment avenues. The objective is the same but approaches can be different. For example, some may like the growth theme, some may like the value theme; few are excited about banking sector while some find consumption theme intoxicating.
All about PPF loans!
Financial emergency is a common situation witnessed by even the most ardent financial planners. From the average person to the high net worth individuals, monetary crisis can happen to anyone. It is not about avoiding the financial crisis that separates good financial planners from the rest, but the way to successfully combat a financial crisis.… Read More »
Builder floors vs. High rise apartments
In today’s context innovative options both in the residential units and loan offerings seem to be the need of the hour. The boom in real estate that has been fueled by the ever rising incomes of individuals in India combined with easy access to home loans has brought about such new and innovative options in… Read More »
Protect family from debt!
There is no place like home. It is a secure haven that everyone loves to retire to after a hard day’s work! However, in today’s scenario, a home without a loan is unthinkable for an average Indian citizen. Getting a loan means repayment starts straightaway and a good portion of the income has to be… Read More »
Loans in 2013 and the road ahead!
The latest announcement by the Reserve Bank of India to keep its key policy rates unchanged has triggered a positive sentiment in the home loan market. With the RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged at 7.75 per cent, reverse repo rate at 6.75 per cent and the cash reserve ratio at 4 per cent, major… Read More »
Retiring in 2014? Make your plans now!
Everyone dreams of having a perfect retired life living in peace and bliss. Having a perfect retired life is possible with proper planning an a little focus on life post retirement a couple of years before one retires. So if you are retiring in the coming year, it is imperative that you start planning for… Read More »
Home vs. Plot – Which is a better investment?!
Buying a plot in any part of India can be challenging unless you have sound financial backing for initial investment. Banks do offer a loan for the purchase of a plot and even for construction such as SBI Realty, HDFC Plot Loans, Indian Bank Plot Loan etc. However, the associated tax benefits are subjective to… Read More »