Asset allocation is an important investment strategy that will help you reduce your overall risk in investment through diversified allocation of assets into different asset classes. Using this strategy, you can balance risk against reward by adjusting the percentage of each asset in your investment portfolio.
You’ve probably heard it so many times, you now know it by heart: A well-diversified portfolio is the best way to minimize your risks! But is it as simple as that? Of course not! For starters, one would do well to analyse how diversified your portfolio should be without going overboard and ending up acquiring an over-diversified portfolio which could be counter-productive in more ways than one.
Banks these days offer a sweep-in facility on your Fixed Deposits which can help you save money. You can also opt to have a flexi deposit option on your Fixed Deposit which combines the features of both fixed and savings accounts. Know which of these will be a better choice for you.
Wouldn’t it be great to know that your loved ones won’t face any financial instability in the event of your demise? A Term Life Insurance policy provides a certain sum as reimbursement to your nominees if you aren’t around. You may be confused about when the right time to buy a Term Life Insurance policy is. We’ll help you decide and tell you what factors to consider when you’re ready.
More often than not, we promise ourselves impractical resolutions which only set us up for failure in the long run. However, there are better chances of succeeding by simply keeping in mind a few factors; namely, foresight into what you aspire to in terms of financial health in 2016 and the discipline to create it. Now is the perfect time to begin and sort your financial planning for the coming year.
The Chennai floods had a devastating effect on the city and surrounding areas and though the floods have receded, the battle isn’t over yet. The next step is to rebuild and help the city recover. Towards this end, Bank Bazaar launched a program to help the citizens of Chennai. The company will contribute Rs.1000 to Habitat for Humanity India on every home loan disbursed between 1 Jan – 31 Mar, 2016.
A Unit Linked Insurance Plan is an insurance plan that offers you a life cover and is also an investment. In a Unit Linked Insurance Plan, part of the premium that you pay goes towards giving you a life cover and the remainder of the premium is invested for you by the insurance company. Read this guide to learn all about Unit Linked Insurance Plans.
With life insurance policies providing its customers so many goodies, it is very surprising to note that not many people in India even bother with buying life insurance. The question then becomes why? These are some of the most common reasons why people might not buy life insurance.
Kickstart 2016 with the best deals you’ve been waiting for! The best of Personal Loans. Car Loans, Home Loans and Credit Cards are here! We have your Wish List. These are things you must have this year. With BankBazaar as your financial guide, you’re in good hands.
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