Financial Planning

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

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

Investment Options for NRIs

Investment Options for NRIs

Non resident Indians are a unique group of Indian citizens who have taken the unconventional path of working or settling down abroad. However, this is a boring description. A more

ELSS- A Good Tax Saving Tool

ELSS- A Good Tax Saving Tool

Come the April month of the year and all that we think is “What can I invest in to save tax”. We have the traditional Public Provident Fund, National Savings

Child on the Way? Rethink your Finances!

Child on the Way? Rethink your Finances!

So you are now on a new journey called parenthood. Since you have a child on the way, it is time to give a serious thought to the fact that

Understanding Asset Classes – Must Read for Stock Investors

Understanding Asset Classes – Must Read for Stock Investors

We often hear financial experts talking about being conservative, aggressive, etc. How does a person know if he or she is aggressive or conservative investor? To understand this you need