When looking at fund returns, avoid looking at just the past 12 months' performance, says Sanjay Kumar Singh
Now STPs or variable SIPs can earn better returns than vanilla SIPs.
Investors not stop their SIPs or STPs due to election-related uncertainty.
Experts say the size of the fund shouldn't be a primary criterion for selection.
The systematic withdrawal plan can work for you. But only if you know how to use it to your benefit.
'Allocate 30% to 35% of your equity portfolio to mid-cap funds and 10% to 15% to small-cap funds.'
For rest of the year, the issue is largely going to be the balance between growth rates and macro stability versus interest rates, says Sankaran Naren.
Retirees must also try and purchase a senior citizens' policy, despite steep premiums.
The fund house says it is doing this to protect the interests of existing investors.
Don't worry about volatile, erratic cash flows, freelancers. Vishal Dhawan explains how you can invest and achieve your financial goals despite irregular income.
Take calculated, not blind risks, suggests Ramalingam K.
Running a SIP plan for more than six years almost completely eliminates the chances of earning negative returns.
It is important to celebrate when your first paycheck arrives, but is equally important to ensure that you take the time to learn some very important personal finance lessons, so that you can put your salary to work for you and grow a savings corpus.
Knowing these will save you from taking undue risks, losses and also create wealth in the long run, says Dwaipayan Bose.
A budget is nothing but a tool to keep your spending under control and ensure that the monthly expenses are lower than your monthly income. Here are some tips on how you can make your budget work
Salil Dhawan reveals the MFs that have not only performed well in the past but have a promising outlook for the future too.
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