RBI has hiked its policy rate by 0.25%. This will likely translate into higher loan rates and may be a little higher deposit rates too. But the more important item has gone amiss in this announcement. And it is important to you. INFLATION. The big reason RBI went ahead with its ‘first in four years’ […]
50 decisions you can make with a financial plan
For most investors, a plan is not a preferred way to start their investing journey. I get more people asking me about which mutual fund to invest in than asking how should I approach money decisions and structure my portfolio to meet various goals. I hope today you change your mind. How a financial plan helps […]
Frugality, financial freedom and facts – The misunderstanding
Talk of frugality and words like sparing, thrifty, prudent in spending start coming to mind. (source: Wikipedia) What does being frugal mean? What will make it really work? Well, for sure, not by acting poor! I can bet most people don’t understand frugality. Savings and thrift sound like ideas from the 18th century or before. This […]
What can derail Mr Sharma’s retirement?
Mr Sharma is getting retired. His responsibilities are over, children are settled abroad with their jobs and families. He is happy that finally after working for so many years, he is going to spend some time in peace with his wife. Mr Sharma has total portfolio of Rs. 1 crores, which he thinks is enough […]
How Saina Nehwal invests, worries me (again)!
In case you do not know about Saina Nehwal, she is an ace badminton player, former World no. 1, currently no. 2. She has represented and won for India in several tournaments and won the first Olympic medal for India as well. She is a sportsperson par excellence. But when it comes to money… I just came […]
Is it time to skip balanced funds, post LTCG tax? – Reader Query
A reader wants to know that after the LTCG tax, does investment in a large cap + debt fund combo expected to generate a better tax adjusted return versus investing in one of the balanced funds. We find out. Here is the query: With LTCG on equity, without any indexation, debt funds can be more attractive […]
