Finance

Many of us tend to think of retirement planning as a very distant event. Especially for those of us who are in our 20s and 30s, we do not feel a pressing need to start saving for our retirement. But financial planning is vital for a secure and stable financial future. The earlier we begin,…

Education costs across the world are soaring at an alarming rate. Be it secondary education, higher secondary or a professional degree, the cost of education is at an all-time. To give an example, the price of education in pre-schools and nursery in metropolitan cities is around Rs.1-1.5 lakh. This cost could rise further in the…

Our country has witnessed the development of housing projects at a faster rate in the last few years. However, the occurrence of stalled housing projects was increasing at an alarming rate. To change this picture and encourage to the homebuyers, Government of India has made an exciting announcement in the first week of November 2019.…

With the Reserve Bank of India reducing its repo-rate for the 5th consecutive time, and the new mandate for financial institutions to link their home loan interest rates to an external benchmark, housing loans have become much cheaper for borrowers. To understand how RBI’s repo-rate cut can affect payments of home loan EMI, it is first…

Individuals are always on the lookout for avenues to invest their hard-earned money. Taxes, increasing interest rates on loans, and inflation cause a reduction in the amount of money a person saves over the years. With savings bank interest rates falling as low as 3.5% to 4.5%, there’s not even beating inflation, forget about growing…

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes,” is a famous quote by Benjamin Franklin. Surprisingly, it also holds true in the world of wealth creation. You invest in several financial instruments to get good returns and fulfill your life goals. You then later realize your capital gains are…

Since there continues to be a growing debate on what’s the difference between trading shares as compared to trading CFDs (Contracts for Difference), we would like to provide some brief clarifications on the matter. We would like you to know that each type of instrument comes with both positives and negatives, so without further ado,…

It is important to open a demat account to participate in the stock market. The account will allow you to hold shares in your custody in a dematerialized format. It is very similar to a bank account where you hold your money. You hold securities in a demat account. Before you open a demat account,…

Whistleblower complaints continues to make headlines. The most famous now seems to be the whistleblower complaint against US President Donald Trump, over his handling of his conversations with the President of Ukraine. Whistleblowers in the United States have specific protections which allow them to come forward without facing ramifications. Infosys in the Headlines The financial…

As a prudent investor, you need a well-defined financial strategy for a comfortable and secure future. Financial discipline involves saving more money, cutting down unnecessary expenditure and making well-planned investments. Plus, an efficient financial plan must also account for inflation rates to set financial goals correctly. With a disciplined approach to investing, it is not…