I have worked for 17 years in the financial industry, more specifically, investments. Even more specific – Mutual Funds. I was better placed to understand the investment world. But must admit that it did not save me from committing some stupid mistakes. In fact, contrary to the popular perception, most of the people from the […]
Big Questions – Online Goal Calculator – Let Numbers Speak
Online Goal Calculator, again? Don’t we have enough already! What’s different? Questions, Questions and Questions! And that’s what the difference is about Big Questions – Unovest’s goal calculator. Well, for starters, this is 2021 edition. Read on. Am I on track for my retirement? When can I call it quits and start doing what I […]
Saving More beats Chasing Returns
An investor believes that his/her dharma is to get more returns and every single penny should chase the maximum returns possible. Heck, if it means choosing a short term debt fund for doing an STP over a liquid fund, so be it. Well, it might just work for a few investors. For most others, it […]
Buyer’s Remorse – Save yourself!
The sale season is back and the purses are open. “So, have you bought that 49 inch Sony LED TV. The one available at 40% discount plus cash back offer of Rs. 10,000?” I asked my brother-in-law. “Of course, yesterday. It was a steal. How could I miss it?” he replied with a gleam of excitement. […]