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This Dhanteras, add some sparkle to your portfolio with gold
The word Dhanteras is an amalgamation of the Sanskrit words dhan, which stands for wealth, and teras which refers to the 13th day of the Hindu calendar, and the purchase of objects made of metal on this day is customary
Published on Oct 20, 2022 03:14 PM IST
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Financial lessons to glean this Diwali
Diwali symbolizes the beginning of the new financial year as well and this is also a reason why several key Diwali traditions are centered around money. For the investor community, Diwali brings with it several financial lessons
Published on Oct 20, 2022 03:14 PM IST
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Let’s talk about sustainable finance this World Investor Week
This year, one of the areas of focus at World Investor Week is sustainable finance. The term sustainable finance has become a common occurrence in investment parlance. Sustainable investing has been receiving attention from the investor community globally and in India too
Updated on Oct 15, 2022 03:51 PM IST
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Investor resilience and wealth management go hand in hand
Money management is a lifelong commitment that has many variables involved– economic and market conditions, changes in vicissitudes in life and shifting goal posts, etc. Amidst all these, keeping your investment strategies in sync with your risk-taking abilities and objectives can be a challenge
Published on Oct 11, 2022 12:28 PM IST
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World Financial Planning Day – the importance of financial planning
The day is observed to help raise awareness of the importance of financial planning, the need to always have a financial plan in place, and to seek the guidance of a financial planner who is ethical and competent
Published on Oct 05, 2022 09:45 AM IST
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Fighting financial illiteracy with light of financial awareness this Navratri
This year’s Navratri comes after a prolonged spell of uncertainty, fear, and distress and is akin to a new beginning. And any new chapter warrants introspection on our relationship with money and how we can wipe the slate clean and improve on areas that need work
Published on Oct 03, 2022 01:14 PM IST
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A guide to index investing
Meeting asset allocation objectives and maintaining optimum diversification in one’s portfolio can be made a simpler exercise with index funds
Published on Sep 27, 2022 06:28 PM IST
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How to keep expenses in check during this festive season
Festival celebrations can be an expensive affair, especially considering there are a string of festivals that are observed within short intervals of each other. Here are few ways you can prevent festival expenses from creating a dent in your finances:
Published on Sep 27, 2022 12:20 PM IST
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What is mutual fund portfolio overlap and how to avoid it?
Overlapping of stocks in mutual fund schemes is a common pain point that emerges in the journey of many mutual fund investors. Mutual fund portfolio overlap occurs when you invest in different schemes, but there is a large degree of similarity in the underlying portfolio constituents
Published on Sep 16, 2022 11:10 AM IST
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How to take care of your retired parents’ finances
In their quest for giving us the best of everything in life, parents often end up neglecting their future. In many cases, children have to step in and rebuild their parents’ corpus to ensure they have a secure future
Published on Sep 15, 2022 03:52 PM IST
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Here’s how you can finance the dream birthday party for your child
From homebound celebrations just involving the closest friends and family, the regular birthday cake, and a few home-cooked delicacies, children’s birthdays have now moved to high-end venues where guests are treated to a host of luxurious experiences
Published on Sep 13, 2022 03:37 PM IST
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Acing retirement investing when you have a home loan to repay
One such instance when investing regularly for retirement can become tricky is when you have taken a home loan. In such a scenario, you may not be able to pay as much attention to retirement investing as you should
Published on Aug 31, 2022 11:31 AM IST
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The third season of HT Friday Finance is here with a fresh tadka
Meet Sanchit and Ananya Jhunjhunwala for some more fun, chit chats and financial gyan as your much-loved financial show, HT Friday Finance, returns with a new Season. This time around, stay tuned for new additions to the cast and crew for a twist in the plot and some extra spice!
Published on Aug 25, 2022 12:59 PM IST
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This is how women can plan their finances before going on a maternity break
When it comes to maternity or parental leave, the situation is tricky for freelancers, especially women what with there being no policy or legislation that provides paid maternity leave for women who are freelancers or working in the unorganized sector
_1661334649396_1661334657323_1661334657323.jpg "Check your existing insurance plans to ensure you have enough coverage for yourself and your partner and your soon-to-be-born child.")
Published on Aug 24, 2022 03:24 PM IST
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Planning for the festive season expenses without hampering your goals
Owing to the sentimental element that is attached to festival celebrations, most people tend to overlook the importance of having a financial plan in place for managing festival expenses
_1661334268517_1661334276955_1661334276955.jpg "The awareness about the trickledown effect of festival expenses on other aspects of their finances is largely missing.")
Published on Aug 24, 2022 03:15 PM IST
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Things you should consider when investing in international mutual funds
International mutual funds have emerged as a convenient way to diversify your portfolio and tap into the myriad opportunities present in the international stock markets for wealth creation in the long run
Published on Aug 23, 2022 04:22 PM IST
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Want to lead the digital nomad life? Here is how to prepare financially
Digital nomads lead a location-independent lifestyle – they can pursue a career from any corner of the world and only need a laptop, a stable internet connection, and some technological paraphernalia to continue doing their jobs
Published on Aug 23, 2022 04:21 PM IST
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This is why equity allocations work better for wealth creation in the long run
If you have never dabbled in equities before, SIPs in equity mutual funds with underpinnings of large cap stocks can be a great way to make a headstart. But, do not liquidate any existing investments in a jiffy should you be looking to test the waters with investments in new asset classes
Published on Jul 29, 2022 04:51 PM IST
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If you are keen on going back to college in your 30s, plan your finances better
A move to step away from the workforce for a year or two would require you to start managing your money in advance in such a way so that the change in income for the period when you are studying causes minimal disturbance to your goals and duties
Published on Jul 29, 2022 04:49 PM IST
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Spotting red flags as mutual fund investors
In the world of mutual fund investments, this can manifest in the form of investors being oblivious to potential red flags in any mutual fund scheme. Here are a few red flags that you should be privy to when you go mutual fund shopping
Updated on Jul 25, 2022 05:42 PM IST
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Navigating troubled waters: How millennials can manage money during a crisis
You will have to be judicious with your financial resources and continue with a forward-looking approach during difficult times too to ensure that the financial side effects do not linger after you have crossed troubled waters
Updated on Jul 25, 2022 05:43 PM IST
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Making your dream vacation a reality with mutual funds
Travel insurance policies provide coverage against emergencies during a trip such as medical woes, flight delays, luggage loss, etc
Published on Jul 15, 2022 11:45 AM IST
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How to dabble in equity linked instruments post retirement - Part 1
In this article we introduce the idea of investing in equity linked instruments for retirees. The second part of the article will take a deep dive into each asset class and will do a comparitive analysis of them.
_1656576477807_1656576496546.jpg "In the post-pandemic world when interest rates of fixed income instruments have paled considerably, the importance of having equity allocation in the portfolio of retirees has assumed a new definition.")
Published on Jun 30, 2022 01:40 PM IST
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Vet your investment choices. Avoid FOMO based decisions!
The effects of social media-induced FOMO can get amplified if you have friends and acquaintances who seem to be riding on the same wave. Their financial success stories may foster a misplaced sense of confidence and you may end up following erroneous investment advice because of the belief that if they have been able to reap benefits, so can you.
_1656307030661_1656307046531.jpg "A bull run in an asset class that starts getting attention on social media can be the perfect recipe for fueling a FOMO based investor movement.")
Updated on Jun 27, 2022 11:02 AM IST
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How to gather capital for starting your own Instagram/Facebook shop?
Technology has not only enabled women to leverage the reach of social media to make their ingenious business ideas a success, but it has also enabled them to acquire new skills in terms of operating businesses without the crutch of a formal education.
Published on Jun 14, 2022 01:06 PM IST
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Knowing when to take lumpsum & when to take SIP route in mutual funds game
SIPs are not the only way to invest in mutual funds. The lumpsum route is another option wherein an investor invests the entire amount of what is available with him/her at a given point in time in a mutual fund scheme at one go. Read on to know more!
Published on Jun 13, 2022 11:58 AM IST
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Easing the financial journey if you are retired & have dependents to support
While there is no dearth of literature on the financial woes faced by senior citizens, there is hardly any acknowledgement for the tribulations faced by those who are in their golden years and who have to provide for their children or grandchildren.
Published on Jun 02, 2022 07:33 PM IST
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Rising inflation and money management - the way ahead for pensioners
To make sure that your investments do not get eroded at a faster rate due to high inflation you have to invest some part of your portfolio in inflation hedging investments.
_1653661640482_1653661650155.jpg "In India, elderly people depending on their children and close relatives for their financial needs without a solid safety net is a common pattern.")
Published on May 27, 2022 08:01 PM IST
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How to realistically manage money if you have a spending problem
The spending habits of millennials are fundamentally different from their parents and short-term goals and experiences take a higher precedence for them than long term goals. Read more!
_1652955580828_1652955588406.png "The penchant for short-term gratification, new experiences and following one’s passion has made money management a challenge for many millennials.")
Updated on Jun 09, 2022 12:16 PM IST
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How can women in their 60s invest to tick off items from their bucket list
For ticking items from your bucket list, you should choose suitable products keeping the time horizon in mind.
Published on May 18, 2022 01:52 PM IST
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