“The most important key to successful investing can be summed up in just two words – asset allocation.” ~ Michael LeBoeuf Rita knew that she mustn’t put all her eggs in one basket. But, when it came to managing her finances, she preferred to be safe than sorry. Rita’s investments…
The market’s disappointment with its own response to the tax cuts is hardly surprising. The market has this acute habit of hoping that all good things will come to its aid. Investors believe their portfolios have a natural right to benefit from path-breaking policy moves. The readiness of their invested…
Wanderlust is in the millennial DNA. The millennial dream is to expand, explore, and experience through travel. The millennial bucket list is filled with places to see, things to do, and cuisines to savor. It is well known that millennials would rather spend money on travel than on a house…
We strive to create more with less when it comes to time and money. Marriage allows us to create a system where the whole is greater than the sum of parts. Marriage facilitates dual dreams and divided duties. Here’s the best financial advice for married couples! Financial Transparency In many…
நான் பங்கு சந்தைக்கு 1990ல் நுழைந்தபோது என்னிடம் இருந்த பணம் 3500 ரூபாய். ஒரு சிறு முதலீட்டாளராக நுழைந்த நான் எத்தனையோ இடர்களை சந்திக்க நேர்ந்தது. அந்த காலக்கட்டம் அத்தகையது . பணக்காரர்கள் மட்டுமே பங்கு முதலீட்டில் ஈடுபட்டனர். வர்த்தகத்தை ஆண்ட பங்கு தரகர்கள் சிறு முதலீடு செய்வோரை ஒதுக்கியே வைத்தனர். நான்கு ஆண்டுகளுக்குப்பின் 1994ல் NSE என்கிற தேசியப்பங்கு சந்தை துவங்கியது. நேரடியாக கணினி முறையில் இயங்கிய…
Falling Interest Rates The Repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve bank Of India lends to the banks. Reduction in Repo rate effect reduces the cost of borrowing across the economy and spur credit growth. Over the past four Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings, the repo rate has…
It was a trading week that would best fit the Bollywood description of a potboiler. From fear to gloom, and then to despair, the market had almost given up when Friday reversed the mood magnificently to create a typical happy end to the week’s drama. The government decided that it…
How does India get to work? As per a recent survey conducted by ICE 360°, bicycles and two-wheelers are the vehicle of choice for most Indians in their daily commute to work. Even car owners prefer two-wheelers. More than half of the households in developed rural areas own a two-wheeler…
Financial wellness is an important part of one’s overall well-being. Having a sound money management plan can be the light at the end of the tunnel for people trying to get their financial life in order. Saving money can help you become financially secure and provide a safety net in…
Today, the household structure is undergoing a change in India. More and more women are joining the corporate ladder and their lives are not restricted to the kitchen alone. When both husband and wife are working, there is hardly any time to take care of their finances. Most double-income couples,…
To sell 2% of a PSU the government destroyed 10% of its market cap. Nobody cared about the impact cost of disinvestment borne by existing shareholders. For the government to hit its targets, shareholders were made to pay dearly. Naturally, nobody trusts the government anymore and preferred selling PSUs at…
What is your most precious and costly asset? Undoubtedly, it must be, your house. In case your house gets damaged or destroyed, the emotional and financial pain of rebuilding a house or reinstalling its contents is painful, difficult and tedious. Home insurance is crucial in protecting you and your house…
