Have you ever opened your bank app and wondered what half of the terms even mean? Maybe you’ve heard your friends talking about interest rates, credit scores, or budgeting and felt a little lost. You’re not alone. Banking is something most of us do almost every day, yet few people feel…
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For beginners, joining the stock market can be an exciting yet intimidating experience. It is important to have a strategic approach in your investment plan, given the potential benefits and inherent risks associated with the market. The following essential factors need to be kept in mind when investing in the stock…
I’ve always found income tax filing stressful, even though I’ve been doing it for decades, and with professional help. One of the things on my worry list after my son moved to the US, then, is naturally about his tax filing. With so many details to manage, including the need for…
Every financially independent adult is quite familiar with the term “Life Insurance plan”. This is because investing in a life insurance policy is one of the first steps you need to take to ensure financial security for your loved ones. However, investing in a financial policy is a big decision that…
As we worry about survival during this pandemic, we also worry about our investments taking a hit. I want to share why investing in ULIPs and leveraging the power of compounding is a good idea right now. The economy is a mess and all we can do is be patient and…
Getting to know how my finances work has been a fascinating process over the years–at least for me. I appreciate how things have changed, mostly for the better, offering the investor a variety of ways to grow those savings, I must confess there are moments when I wish I had followed…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93rmPxakndY Did you see that video? Mr Jugaadulal is busy trying to be “creative”, finding jugaad solutions. Jugaad. Short term solution. I first learned this word way back in the 80s when my colleagues at work would often say,”Kuch jugaad kar de yaar” (think up a creative shortcut) especially when emergency…