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Investing for Short and Long Term Goals: A Mutual Fund Guide for Every Investor

Every goal has a timeline, and your investments should reflect that. Here’s how to align your short- and long-term goals through mutual funds for smarter, more disciplined wealth creation.

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How the 50/30/20 Budget Rule Can Help You Achieve Financial Goals

Struggling to balance living well today and saving for tomorrow? The 50/30/20 budgeting rule offers a simple framework to manage your expenses, build financial discipline, and start investing meaningfully, even if you’re just getting started. It’s a practical first step toward long-term financial confidence.

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How Long-Term Investing Can Reduce the Risk of Low Returns

Most investors want better returns with minimal risk. But what’s the secret? Time. The longer you stay invested, the more likely you are to avoid negative returns and achieve your goals. This blog explores why long-term investing, especially through SIPs, is your best defence against market volatility.

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What is Financial Leakage? How to Stop This to Achieve Your Goals

Financial leakages may seem small, but over time, they can significantly hold back your ability to build wealth. Plugging these gaps early can free up more money for your financial goals, without needing to earn more or compromise on essentials.

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Home Purchase Planning: Home Loan Checklist

Buying a home is both an emotional and financial milestone. Without a plan, it can quickly become a burden. A structured home purchase strategy lets you balance affordability with smart investing and debt management, helping you own your dream home without compromising your future goals.

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The Impact of Inflation on Your Financial Future & Investment Strategy

Inflation may seem like a background number in the news, but its impact on your financial future is anything but minor. From education to retirement, rising costs can silently derail your most important goals, unless your investment strategy is built to outpace it.

Financial Planning for Single Women: Strategies for Long-Term Security

In today's world, not everyone prefers to get married and start a family. Some individuals, men as well as women, choose to stay single. They like to have a fulfilling career, focus on their passion like travel and go solo about it. In this article, we will understand how single women can do their financial planning and create long-term security for themselves.

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What Is Financial Independence and How to Achieve It?

On 15th August, we celebrate Independence Day. We celebrate the spirit of freedom that gives us the right to live a life the way we want to. Have you thought about financial freedom in a similar way? When you achieve financial independence, it gives you more control over your time and further live a life the way you want to. In this article, we will discuss what financial independence is, its benefits, and how to achieve it.

How to Create a Fund for Your Child’s Marriage Goal

Recently, in July 2024, Jefferies released a report on the Indian wedding industry. As per the report, the Indian wedding industry is valued at USD 130 billion, making it the second largest in the world after China at USD 170 billion.

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5 Tips to use Mutual Funds for your Financial Goals

All of us have Financial Goals. Some may be aspirational, such as buying a new card or upgrading our home. Others may be uncompromisable – such as a child’s education, or building up a nest egg before we finally hang up our work boots. Regardless of the kind of goals at hand, they all require advance planning and structured, disciplined saving in order to reach fruition.

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Indian Fathers Prioritize Daughters' Education Over Early Marriage as Per FinEdge Study

At 30, the highest priority goal for fathers is to buy a home (26%), with only 6% of them actively planning for their children's futures at this stage. Only 1 in 5 respondents prioritize their retirement over their child's education; proclivity for retirement planning is slightly more pronounced in the south zone

Are You Saving Enough For Your Child’s Education?

Working with a financial planner to save for your child’s education is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. It can be difficult to decide how much you should be saving and where to put your money, but it’s essential to have a solid child education plan in place Here we look at the importance of saving for your child’s education, how to go about it, and what to consider when planning for their future.