If you are investing in equities, you should have a minimium investment tenure of three years.
Budgeting is very crucial for your financial strength irrespective of your background.
Have you been earning a steady salaried income? Here's a step-by-step guide to make a budget and manage your expenses, savings and investments.
'A 25 year old buying a high-value policy now will be well covered even in his 40s.'
Let us take a look at some of the steps that are involved in getting your finances in order.
Challenging the claims of the Comptroller and Auditor General about the shortage of ammunition for the army, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said that production had increased by 18 per cent since last year.
Financial planning expert Vetapalem Sridhar's advise on how the young should plan their investments.
'From a retail investor's perspective, therefore, it is essential not to get swayed by the short-term correction in the equity market and macro noise, and stay the course with their long-term financial plans,' notes Ashwin Patni.
Financial planning experts Vetapalem Sridhar on how financial planning can help you achieve your financial dreams.
There are many benefits of taking a personal loan against a fixed deposit than just taking a regular personal loan. Read more to find out...
It is time to take stock of your savings and investments for this year and see how you have fared. Keep the following investment planning tips handy for 2010.
Here are the main steps when deciding the right insurance cover for you.
Worried about your financial future? Lord Ganesha has some tips for you.
Staying invested for a long time and making money in the process requires patience, strategy and discipline.
Don't focus on market or product returns -- focus on your target rate of return, and then choose an investment.
Even investors with sums as low as Rs 1,000 per month can start their investment journey.
Are you sitting on big losses on your mutual fund investments? Is there a way in which you can recover your losses?
The sooner you create a plan and put it into action, the better the chance of your early retirement dream becoming a reality, says Naval Goel
Have your investments in mutual funds, stocks, pension plans and various unit linked insurance plans come down by half? What should you do in such a situation? Should you sell all your investments or buy more? What's the right investment strategy now?
Analyse your financial situation before deciding on amount; compare tenure, interest rate and penalty before finalising the lender.
Buying a wrong insurance policy can give you nightmares when it comes to settling claims. Then there are other issues like cost, riders etc. Here's a seven-point checklist to help you buy an insurance policy that YOU need.
In an hour-long chat on rediff financial planning expert Vicky Mehta offered some valuable tips on financial planning.
Rules of thumb can get in the way of your goals. When it comes to managing your finances, gross generalisations are a problem.
How do you cope with a home loan EMI that's becoming unmamanageable due to various reasons? Can going for a personal loan to pay home loan installments a good idea?
Even you can make millions just like the star cricketers by taking these financial planning lessons from the Indian Premier League.
In the entire 2017, FPIs put in a collective amount of Rs 2 trillion in equity and debt markets
Consider factors like time, risk profile, return requirements, expenses, liquidity needs, etc. Make sure to have insurance and opt for a term plan, says Amar Pandit.
Follow these and you will definitely be richer by the end of next New Year than what you are today.
Financial planning is a relatively simple activity, which may not even require professional help. \n\n
Don't wait till March next year. The new financial year begins April 1, 2014. Some tax-saving tips based on your age group and tax bracket
If your children live abroad, rely more on financial assets as they are easier to liquidate and move across borders.
Investing in mutual funds through systematic investment plans can help you create wealth for your family believes financial expert Vetapalem Sridhar.
Do you want to become a millionaire after 10-15 years? Do you know how can you achieve this goal? Get Ahead financial planning expert shows you the way.
An economic downturn is a testing time for individuals. While you cannot influence the environment, you can certainly do your bit to fortify your finances.
What are the good mutual funds that you must buy for the long term? Are there any good mutual funds that will not only make money but help you save your tax? Get Ahead financial planning expert Vetapalem Sridhar has some answers.
'You are unable to attack creation of black money.' 'You have not stopped that, but are now coming up with such rules.' 'It is so stupid and unbelievable.' 'This ordinance is a very scary way of going about it.'
All you need is a well-defined investment objective and a plan to get there.
While you are busy making modaks and cleaning the house to welcome Ganesh, here's what you can learn from the Lord of Wisdom about money, says Rajiv Raj
A few tips on how to be prepared for the uncertainties that may come our way.
Now asset allocation may sound like a complicated concept, but isn't. As the word suggests, it means distributing your money across various investment avenues or assets so that the poor performance of any one avenue/asset does not jeopardise the entire investment plan. As logical as that sounds, it is one of the rarest traits in a financial plan, but more on that later.
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