Emergency Funds

The impact of inflation on your emergency fund: How much is enough in 2025?

Emergency fund vs. personal loan: Which is better for urgent financial needs?

An emergency fund provides instant, cost-free relief for urgent expenses, while personal loans offer larger funds but with interest and repayment obligations.

How to build an emergency fund: A step-by-step guide for millennials

Facing unexpected expenses can be stressful, but having an emergency fund can make it a lot easier. A straightforward guide to help you get started.

Credit cards are useful, but an emergency fund they ain’t

Credit cards are just a mode of payment not a permanent source of funds. They cannot and should not be a replacement for having a separate emergency fund. Or for living within your means, for that matter.

How to plan your finances amid job losses in these COVID-19 times

Taking a standalone medical cover and having sufficient emergency funds are critical

Coronavirus impact: Are you financially prepared for a job loss?

For a single income family, financial planners’ advice is to build an emergency corpus equivalent to twelve months’ expenses

Here's how much you should have as contingency fund for life’s emergencies

As a thumb rule, it is advised to keep at least three to six months’ worth of basic living (and non-negotiable) expenses as emergency fund.

5 financial moves I must undertake in 2017

These moves will ensure that you take firm steps towards financial independence.

How to use liquid mutual funds to your advantage

Be it building an emergency fund or parking money for a very short period of time, liquid funds are a wonderful investment option.

Special Needs Planning: How to plan for two generations?

A financial plan for a parent with special needs child is much more than a traditional financial planning.

Why you should also look at debt mutual funds

While you focus on equity mutual funds for wealth creation, let us also look at how debt funds can play a bigger role in your portfolio.

How to achieve short term goals using mutual funds?

While considering investment avenues for short term goals lot many traditional instruments pop up.

Ignore life insurance, if you are immortal

Life insurance not just provides you guarantee but it also lets you live with ease. It pays for all your financial liability and ensures that your family enjoys the same life style even if you are not around