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Avoid Crypto As It Is Highly Volatile
I am 22 years old and have recently started working. I want to invest a small portion of money in cryptocurrency. How should I go about it? Does it require a huge capital investment?
2 min |
November 2024
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Invest Right, Don't Speculate
The lure of high returns and quick gains from equity tips, cryptocurencies, and equity F&O can be enticing. But remember, return of capital is more important than return on capital
4 min |
November 2024
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The Wedding & Budget: Is Minimalist Trend The Right Knot For You?
Indian weddings are known for their pomp and grandeur, but minimalist weddings are also in vogue now. Dia Mirza was one such celebrity who went for a minimalist wedding. If you also want to keep things minimal on your big day, here’s how to do it
9 min |
November 2024
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Here's How To Buy An ETF?
Mutual funds are the preferred choice for retail investors. However, they come at a cost and fund management risk, apart from other risks. A smarter alternative is to invest through ETFs.
1 min |
November 2024
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How Passive Funds Help Diversify
Passive funds provide a simple way to invest in broad markets as well as in specific themes and sectors, making them ideal for an investor's satellite portfolio
2 min |
November 2024
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The Rise Of Passive Funds
The popularity of passive funds among retail investors has risen post Covid, and fund houses are out with many variations of ETFs and index funds. Does this category present a new opportunity for investors?
10 min |
November 2024
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Tax Reforms: What's In Store?
The government is working on reforming the existing Income-tax Act, 1961. The impending reforms have raised many questions in the minds of taxpayers. Will the old regime and deductions be done away with? Will it really simplify your life? What's the need for these reforms? We try to answer these and other questions regarding tax reforms
10+ min |
October 2024
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5 Questions That Will Lead You To The Right Financial Planner
Choosing a financial planner is not as easy as it may seem. Besides the right credentials, you should also consider things like the kind of services you will be needing-tax advisory, estate planning-as well as the fee structure. Here are five questions that will help you choose the right planner
6 min |
October 2024
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Health Insurance Sub-Limits
Sub-limits in health insurance are restrictions placed by the insurance company on the SP maximum amount they will pay for specific expenses that are part of the total hospital bill.
2 min |
October 2024
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Delayed Gratification, Humility, Understanding Inflation And Risks Key To Financial Success
The journey to financial success is continuous, requiring patience, education, and disciplined decision-making.
2 min |
October 2024
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls through Asset Allocation and Multi-Asset Investing
Just as you track the calories and nutrients for a well-balanced diet, you need a balanced portfolio that has multiple assets to balance the risks and returns.
2 min |
October 2024
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Mutual Funds for Financial Growth
Mutual funds allow you to invest in small amounts and seize the compounding growth, and experts help tackle volatility and asset allocation, making them a potent tool to create wealth.
2 min |
October 2024
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Multi-Asset Investing is The Financial Equivalent of A Well-Balanced Diet
Just as you track the calories and nutrients for a well-balanced diet, you need a balanced portfolio that has multiple assets to balance the risks and returns.
2 min |
October 2024
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Theme and Triumph: How Thematic Funds Can Boost Your Bottom Line
Thematic funds target high-growth opportunities in various industries and economic sectors, allowing investors to participate in future-focused segments to generate long-term returns.
2 min |
October 2024
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Wealth Creation Through SIP - The Slow & Steady Road to Success
For investors seeking to create long-term wealth, SIPS are a powerful tool that enables regular, disciplined investments to generate compounding returns.
2 min |
October 2024
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Tuition Fee Varies Among Countries
I am 22 years old and have recently started working in a software company.
2 min |
October 2024
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Thematic MFs: Timing Is The Key
Most investors get into a theme when it is giving good returns, as they don't want to miss out on the rally. However, the key is to have a contrarian approach
4 min |
October 2024
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Customise Your Portfolio To Align It With Retirement Goals
While a mix of equity and fixed-income assets is critical for inflation-proofing, customising the portfolio around 50 would help align it with retirement goals.
2 min |
October 2024
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UPS OR NPS: WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?
The government has announced the Unified Pension Scheme for central government employees, who will get a one-time option to switch to it. We help you decode which one you should choose between UPS and NPS
8 min |
October 2024
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Here's How To Save Capital Gains Tax
In India, capital gains tax is charged on profits gained from the sale of assets, such as stocks, bonds, real estate and other investments.
2 min |
October 2024
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World Investor Week 2024: Empowering Investors For A Future-Ready India
World Investor Week 2024 is not just a celebration-it's a call to action for investors across India to engage, educate, and empower themselves.
3 min |
October 2024
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Dynamic Yet Balanced
Equity market is at historical highs and some investors are sitting on the fence to deploy cash in the market.
1 min |
October 2024
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Taxation On MFs After Budget
The Union Budget 2024-25 brought some changes in taxation with regards to certain categories of mutual funds. Here's how your taxation will be affected after the change
4 min |
October 2024
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'Markets Will Moderate, Not Collapse Into A Bear Zone Anytime Soon'
With Indian markets at an all-time high after dithering slightly post the general elections earlier this year, it is interesting to find out how long will the bulls keep running. Shankar Sharma, founder of GQuant and First Global, shares with Nidhi Sinha, editor, Outlook Money, as part of the Wealth Wizards series, why being called the 'Big Bear' of the Dalal Street is a cliché, that we are not going into a bear market anytime soon and what his investment mantra is
7 min |
October 2024
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MOHNISH PABRAI'S Lessons In The Dhandho Of Investing
Indian-American investor Mohnish Pabrai draws heavily from Warren Buffett's investing philosophy, but he uses real-world scenarios, such as the Patel community's business in the US to make his investment principles appeal to a wider audience. We get into the details of Pabrai's investing philosophy to break it down for you
4 min |
October 2024
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Here's How To Claim Tax Refund If You Missed The ITR Deadline
The Income-tax Act, 1961, allows the refund of any excess income tax deducted on your income beyond your actual tax liability.
1 min |
September 2024
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26 Spiels You Should Not Fall For
We have a list of 26 traps that you should avoid in your journey to creating wealth
10+ min |
September 2024
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Unified Pension Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on August 24, 2024, guaranteeing 50 per cent of the salary as assured pension for central government employees.
1 min |
September 2024
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Unlocking Financial Freedom with Freedom SIP: A Beginner's Guide
Freedom SIP is the smartest way to finance your retirement because it allows you to ride the compounding rocket to build wealth, even by investing a small monthly sum.
2 min |
September 2024
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Asset Allocation Strategy to Safeguard Against Market Fluctuations
Invest in different asset classes, such as equities, debt, gold, etc., so that if a particular segment doesn't perform in a given situation, others will come to the rescue.
2 min |