Finances

How to use ATM Card – Tips for Safe Usage

How to use ATM Card – Tips for Safe Usage

The humble ATM card has evolved and has become a multi functional aid that does a lot more than dispensing cash for you. Read tips on how to use ATM

ETF vs Index Funds

ETF vs Index Funds

One of my friends, Mr. Kumar was actually upset spending time picking and investing in stocks. During a casual meeting he asks me “I have lost faith in stock or

What is an ATM Card? – Pros and Cons of ATM Card

What is an ATM Card? – Pros and Cons of ATM Card

Banks today offer banking to their customers through various alternate channels which has virtually brought the bank at the customer’s doorstep or even inside the house. An important tool in

Gross and Net – Comparison and Differences

Gross and Net – Comparison and Differences

Arun and his friend Jitin were having a discussion regarding their investments. But it was obvious from the conversation that Arun had no clue on gross and net (gross vs

Insurance and Financial Planning – Buy Right Insurance Policy

Insurance and Financial Planning – Buy Right Insurance Policy

Buying the right insurance policy is an important aspect and tool of financial planning. Financial planning is a dynamic process so your financial objectives will change as your life progresses

How to Build an ETF Portfolio

How to Build an ETF Portfolio

Let alone the thought of “how to build an ETF portfolio”, just building a normal investment portfolio requires a lot of thought and planning. The reason being, it takes time

Systematic Withdrawal Plan in Mutual Funds

Systematic Withdrawal Plan in Mutual Funds

Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) is the withdrawal of fixed amount of money from an investment on a periodic basis. Well, as per the fundamentals, mutual fund investments should be withdrawn

Emergency Funds – Why you Need an Emergency Fund

Emergency Funds – Why you Need an Emergency Fund

Ever thought of setting aside spare funds or emergency funds? Most of us live in an imperfect world full of uncertainties and unforeseen events and happenings that can affect our

Systematic Transfer Plan in Mutual Funds

Systematic Transfer Plan in Mutual Funds

Systematic Transfer Plan? Oh yes, my financial planner did make a mention about it to me but I found it too complicated, so didn’t get to know more about it.

Fixed Maturity Plan vs. Fixed Deposits

Fixed Maturity Plan vs. Fixed Deposits

Confused between Fixed Maturity Plan and Fixed Deposit and wondering which the best investment option is? Then this article is for you. What is Fixed Maturity Plan (FMP)? Fixed Maturity