Mutual funds are wonderful investment options that address a wide variety of financial needs and goals. You can invest the idle cash in your savings bank account in liquid mutual funds and earn a higher return...Read More

There are some debates that may feel ancient and relevant all at the same time. The debate of Systematic Investing Versus Lump sum is one of those. AMCs came, new funds were introduced and ages have passed...Read More

There are two primary reasons why we avoid Mutual Funds. The first being you do not understand what you are getting yourself into so you run away. Second being you are trying to understand but it sounds and looks...Read More

We all have lived long enough to know one fact very well that our brain is the most important organ. If we can think and keep thinking life becomes much easier. However, we do not realize one aspect; the brain’s sole functioning is...Read More

In the previous part of this series, we discussed how financial mistakes that people make in their twenties, have repercussions on their retirement planning later on in life. Please see our blog Financial Planning mistakes in early years...Read More

Ask someone who is 10 to 15 years away from retirement, whether he or she will be financially comfortable if they have to retire within the next 5 years. The answer you are most likely to get is...Read More

A few years back, I was over at my old school friend’s place for lunch. My friend’s financial advisor was supposed to drop by for a quick chat and my friend wanted me to sit through it. The financial advisor after getting...Read More

In this ever expanding Mutual Fund industry, there are new funds offers, existing schemes, existing Asset Management Companies (AMCs) big and small and also AMCs planning to enter the Indian markets...Read More

Vulnerability is a state where individuals put themselves in a situation which could result in a triumph or loss. However, individuals still put themselves in the situation and risk being vulnerable. In most cultures vulnerability or showing your...Read More

Only 7 days are left and its time you file your Income Tax return (ITR) for the financial year 2014 – 15 (Assessment Year 2015 – 16), if not filed already. This is the time of the year when most tax payers run around at the...Read More