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International Women’s Day: Why a customised financial plan, not a cookie-cutter approach, is key to financial freedom
Many women struggle to have a say in their family’s finances. In some cases, they are unaware of their financial standing, leading to misery and pain that could easily be avoided
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Is your family equipped to handle an emergency when you are incapacitated?
If you have a personal finance professional helping you, be sure to introduce them to your family. Also, give serious thought to who would handle your finances in case you are incapacitated and make legal provisions for the same.
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The big mistakes that direct equity investors commit, and how to avoid them
Overestimating the potential of equity markets, just on recent returns, and under-estimating the effects of inflation can come in the way of wealth creation.
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This Diwali, light up your personal finances by following these steps
As part of Diwali cleaning, you must also take stock of your financial current situation and clear the clutter in your portfolio
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Go beyond just financial planning for a happy retirement
Most of us look at retirement as a vacation and hence plan for it during the last minute
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Don’t just stop at taking a home loan. Make sure it's insured too.
An unexpected demise by a partner who has been paying EMIs can put the finances of the surviving spouse in jeopardy if the loan is not insured. Irrespective of the interest of the spouse, inform him or her of your insurance policies. Have a specified place where you keep your important documents
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How do you make a habit of giving back to society at all salary levels
When you earmark a part of your income for charity, the act of giving itself becomes easy
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Why your retirement plan has to factor in the needs of your parents
People looking at early retirement must especially not to turn a blind eye to the aspect, as it can be stressful when you realise this much later in life
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2020: The intertwining of money and life lessons
Even those with high incomes were left gasping for cash. The pandemic highlighted the thin line separating out needs and wants
