Many financial distributors, agents, and banks often refer to themselves and brand themselves as financial planners or advisors. They may also liberally define their expertise as being top...
One of the major factors which helps determine whether or not one ends up enjoying a vacation is the manner in which the funds for the holiday were...
Even after so many years, PPF (Public Provident Fund) has maintained its stronghold as being the preferred investment tool for a lot of investors. The amount that is...
One of the most important aspects of sound financial planning is setting aside expenses for 3 to 6 months for emergencies. One of the easiest ways to create...
The so-called dividends associated with mutual fund investments need to be phased out. It is important to eliminate the dividend option and replace it with different specially drawn...
The GST or the goods and services tax was launched on 1st of July, 2017. It has completed one year. The new taxation system was launched in an...
The investment portfolio of a person helps him/her achieve his/her financial targets and life goals. It is therefore vital for every investor to periodically review, cleanse, and rebalance...
We generally tend to overlook investing in debt funds before of the fact that it offers reduced returns as compared to investments in equities. It may however be...
FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) mutual fund (MF) schemes have given good performance over different time periods in the past. This has resulted in the revival of an...
Over the past few years, more and more Indians have begun using online banking services. Such services are now being provided to the vast majority of the unbanked...
A lot of investors, particularly those who have just begun investing, tend to lay their bets on small-cap mutual fund (MF) schemes so as to get the maximum...
For a single woman, the prospect of purchasing a home can be quite a challenge as compared to purchase of a home by a married couple. The process...
Popularly referred to as ELSS/equity-linked saving schemes, tax saving mutual funds showed some really good performance in 2017, with its good run beginning in June 2016. The average...
The constant thought that is percolating the minds of all investors and financial experts is what will happen if the rupee pegs at INR 70 against the US...
With the PMVVY or the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana scheme offered by the LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India), seniors citizens have the option of investing up...
Investing in the correct areas can be a rather difficult process when one does it all on their own. However, the presence of a partner who contributes to...
Of late it looks like several investors are seeking different options of investment with regards to bank fixed deposits. There has been a surge in people asking for...
Despite all the efforts of central government to create a cashless economy, India still remains a predominantly cash economy. However, one of the major industries that has been...
The new financial budget announced by the central government announced a new long term capital gains/LTCG tax on investments. Since then a lot of insurance firms have been...
Can Minors invest in Mutual Funds? Most parents usually invest some money in mutual funds or other kinds of investment options in the names of their minor children....
One of the most important life decisions that every person with dependents or a family needs to make is to select the best term insurance plan. A term...
