A rupee saved is a rupee earned. That is a very frequently quoted axiom by financial gurus all over the world. High net worth individuals may make their millions in several ways. But for the average working professional or business owner, achieving the right balance between income, expenditure and saving is the key to financial […]
Author: Anuradha C
Mutual Fund SIP vs Chit Funds – Why Chit Funds are a better bet
There are numerous financial instruments out there, vying for our attention – marketing their schemes, attractive rates of interest, repayment plans, investment returns and what not. Traditionally people looking for a loan or planning to make an investment would look no further than the nearest branch of a nationalized bank! The more adventurous kind would […]
What is an emergency fund? How much to keep aside for emergencies?
Leading a successful life is not just about how we manage our everyday normal activities and strive towards stability and prosperity. It’s also about expecting the unexpected and being prepared to face adversities. When the going is good, it’s very common for people to take their sound financial position for granted. The temptation is to […]
To shop or to invest – What to do this festive season?
Come July-August and the flurry of festivals and cultural fanfare begins all over India. In the Indian calendar, there is always a major lull between April and July in our festivities. After the various New Year celebrations in April, we only have May Day as a public holiday. After which, the next set of public […]
Systematic approach to become a multi-millionaire before you turn 40
Sounds good, right? To start with, how do we define a multi-millionaire, you may ask. A millionaire has surplus funds or assets worth Rs 10 Lakhs and above. A multi-millionaire therefore has much more than this amount. We are not talking about what you earn, but what you save after your expenses. High net worth […]
How to save money even with a small salary!
“I am just beginning my career. My monthly salary is in the range of Rs, 15000 per month. How can I manage my expenses within my means and still be able to save some money?” If this is a question on any of your minds, then this blog can help you out. There are some […]
Father’s Day is here! Let’s celebrate our first Financial Guru!
It’s rather silly to be commemorating just one day of the year as Father’s Day. After all, the stellar role that a father plays in every individual’s life is too valuable and timeless to be remembered on a single day. We learn our first lessons in compassion, discipline, hard work, responsibility, planning and management from […]
What is passive income? Learn ways to secure your passive income
Income is simply money earned. So any income is active income, a result of my hard work at my job or business. Right? No, not really! There is a whole new source of income that you can earn which does not require your active work. And that’s broadly referred to by the term – passive […]
Common misconceptions about money management – Beware of them, be financially secure
A lot of the financial management of the common man happens as a result of informal advice received from various sources – friends and family, TV/media commercial advertisements, newspaper headlines and so on. Some of the people advising us may be financially prudent and have our interests at heart. However, some of the other unverified […]
How to check if a lender is a fraud – 5 easy steps
The business of lending and borrowing is one of the most critical financial transactions in any economy. But at the same time, it is highly prone to financial fraud. Whether it is individual borrowing, institutional or government borrowing, both the lender and the borrower need to take some cautious steps to verify each other’s credentials […]