When you start working and begin a career, your first thoughts will not be financial planning or saving. Considering the plethora of investment options available today, it is understandable that a new investor, with limited knowledge and experience will get overwhelmed and confused. However, if things are done methodically and in a well planned manner,… Read More »
Sarita and her husband Shiva earn an income by working as a maid and a driver in the Vijayawada district of Andhra Pradesh. They invest a part of their income in the Dhanarashi Chit fund that is run by a local jeweller. When the first meeting was called for the auction of the fund, Sarita… Read More »
All of us take vacations at different frequencies to help us have a change from the usual routine and also to rejuvenate ourselves. While going on vacations is fun and desirable, it is very important that the vacation goes on without any hassles. Let’s look at a few tips which will help you to be… Read More »
Managing your finances efficiently is extremely critical in financial planning. This is true for both individuals as well as businesses. Imagine the case of an individual, when his salary increases at a nominal rate every year, whereas expenses increase at a faster pace due to high inflation. It is very easy to face a financial… Read More »
Purchasing a home and moving into it is a dream come true for many individuals. Almost all home purchases today are funded by a home loan. This means payment of hefty amount as down payment as well as monthly outflow in the form of Equated Monthly Installments (EMI). Even if you can actually manage to… Read More »
Many a time, it is seen that people give importance to earning more money or on investing the money earned in various investment avenues. It is often misunderstood by many that earning and investing are alone sufficient to be wealthy. Equally important is to make the most of the money you already have. People generally… Read More »
On an average approximately 4 to 5 million new professionals below 25 years of age join the workforce in India every year. This workforce needs to draw up the right financial strategy right from the beginning in order to make the best of their earnings while not compromising on the lifestyle that they desire and… Read More »
Education is undoubtedly a very important part of life. More so, higher education, as it decides the future course of your life. With the help of educational loans, it is possible for anyone to study the course of choice at any place, India or abroad. However, educational loan comes with its own conditions and it… Read More »
Let’s say you can purchase one kilogram of rice with Rs. 50 today. Ten years ago, you could have purchased 2 kilograms of the same quality of rice with Rs. 50. And ten years hence, you will probably have to shell out Rs. 75 for one kilogram of the same quality of rice. This means… Read More »
It is always easy to buy rather than pay and credit cards are based on the simple rule: buy now and pay later. When swayed away by a number of surrounding myths, we fail to understand the financial mechanics and end up paying more. We can use the credit cards wisely if these myths are… Read More »