4 pieces of underrated financial advice you must know
A wealth of information is available to you to get you started when it comes to saving and investing. Many will share the nuances of first getting started with creating an emergency fund, investing in insurance, creating SIPs for consistency in investing, and so on. While these general guidelines do exist and form the cornerstone […]
5 money lessons from Lord Ganesha we all need to learn
In the pantheon of Hinduism, Lord Ganesha holds the unique position of being the first lord to be worshipped. Whether it is any occasion or a religious ceremony, Ganesh puja is a must. In India, the 10 days of Ganesh Chaturthi are celebrated with fun, joy, and optimism for the future. Ganesh’s idol is adorned […]
Improving investment decisions with technology
The Indian financial landscape has witnessed significant changes over the last decade with the infusion of technology. Better known as Fintech in the domain, technology has changed much of how we originally carried out our financial transactions. We transitioned from going into the bank during business hours to making cash deposits using ATMs accessible around […]
Quarterly Financial Magazine June 2022
An investment portfolio that has been carefully crafted and well-planned may be able to withstand almost any economic downturn. Still, it cannot withstand the fatal blow of a panicked investor selling whn markets decline.
Financial Independence: This way!
Relative to where you are in life, the concept of financial freedom can vary. For a 20-year-old, it’s the freedom to indulgently shop without parental permission. It is the capacity to pay for a home without the assistance of a loan for a 35-year-old. To a 50-year-old, it might mean feeling secure enough to retire […]
Lanka’s downfall and personal financial mismanagement – Drawing parallels
Sad to see how Sri Lanka’s current situation has evolved. The governments that once held power made numerous errors in economic mismanagement over the years, which led to the current economic crisis that grew and intensified into this catastrophe. While there are many lessons that the Indian government can learn from the developing economic crisis […]
Choosing between Mutual Funds and Direct Stocks
There are many fundamental differences between stocks and mutual funds in the world of investing. The investment style and management of the two instruments vary, starting with the risks involved and ROIs. You should exercise caution as a knowledgeable investor and be aware of these distinctions before making an investment decision. Being a shareholder entails […]
Do heuristics affect your capacity for decision-making?
Our brain works in mysterious ways with all the unfathomable information it stores and processes. It all seems a little incomprehensible to an ordinary man. However, scientific beliefs indicate how specific mechanisms lead to the final outcome of a problem, and that explains why we do what we do. While doing math in classrooms, we […]
4 causes of retirement planning failure
The significance of retirement planning is understood by almost everyone. However, it will be challenging to retire comfortably if you don’t make good financial plans. Nowadays, a lot more people avoid retirement planning instead of making plans for the future. Even though retirement planning is essential, many people often come up with justifications for not […]
4 reasons why people don’t buy stocks?
Since the stock market was first introduced to the Indian economy, there have been persistent feelings of fear, reluctance, and ignorance about it by some individual investors. When it comes to purchasing stocks, there are some preconceived notions, such as “They are only for elite industrialists and HNIs alone.” The issue with this viewpoint is […]