Investing Insights

4 Life Insurance Myths to watch out for

It may surprise you to know that most Financial Advisors themselves tend to be unclear about the real purpose of Life Insurance in one’s portfolio of Financial Products! Here are four common myths that many investors still continue to steadfastly harbour. Make sure you aren’t one of them!

7 lesser known facts about Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds have several lesser-known aspects that every investor should understand. From expense ratios and direct plans to potential exit loads and tax implications, being aware of these factors will help you make more informed investment decisions and navigate the risks—especially in volatile markets.

Mutual Fund Investor? Drop these 4 portfolio damaging habits today!

To maximize returns, avoid common mistakes in mutual fund investing like ignoring asset allocation, excessive churning, lack of reviews, and overdiversification. Focus on a balanced, well-reviewed portfolio with strategic rebalancing for long-term growth.

How to beat Financial Stress

Financial stress often stems from not meeting future goals, feeling a lack of control, choosing the wrong advisor, or worrying about market fluctuations. Take control by defining your goals, managing spending, finding a trustworthy advisor, and focusing on what you can control—reducing stress and building financial security.

Recently Retired? Here’s what you need to do

If you’ve recently retired, or are about to, you’ve probably got a hundred questions swimming about in your mind right now! Have I saved enough? What if my money runs out? Should I invest aggressively and aim for high returns, or play it safe instead? Should I use up my resources, or aim to bequeath some portion of it to my heirs? Should I try to find some part time work? The list is endless… and sometimes frightening! Here are a few things for you to do right away.

Important features of your Health Insurance Policy

Health Insurance has become a critical aspect of your overall Financial Plan, with medical expenses inflating at supernormal rates and lifestyle diseases continuing to spread at alarming rates. In fact, a single medical emergency can push your Financial Planning back by several years, which is why more and more Financial Advisors are recommending adequate medical coverages. If you’re making the wise move of upping your Mediclaim coverage, here’s a list of a few important things you need to learn about the Health Insurance Policy you’re about to sign up for.

Hybrid Mutual Funds - Decoded

SEBI’s recent recategorization move has resulted in the creation of 36 “categories” of Mutual Funds, each with iron-tight definitions that are impossible to manipulate. In the long run, this stands to benefit investors as they will know exactly what they’re getting into while investing their hard-earned money! Here are the 6 sub-categories of “Hybrid” Mutual Funds, along with a short note on who exactly this category of Mutual Fund is “Sahi” for!

3 Questions to ask your Financial Advisor

A good Financial Advisor helps you stay on track with your financial goals, manage risks, and optimize your investments. This blog highlights three essential questions to ask your advisor—ensuring your finances are well-planned, protected, and free from underperforming assets. Read on to make smarter financial decisions and secure your future.

3 things you didn’t know about Mutual Fund SIP investments

Mutual Fund SIPs are gaining immense popularity, with investments crossing the ?7,000 crore mark. But before you dive in, there are key aspects to understand. This blog explores why low returns in the early years aren’t necessarily bad, how volatility can work in your favor, and how some SIPs even offer free life insurance. Read on to make the most of your SIP investments!

5 Financial Planning Habits of Wealthy Investors

Ever wondered how the wealthy approach their day to day Financial Planning? Although the rich are a varied bunch when it comes to their personal traits, there are in fact a few money habits that can be considered fairly common amongst them. Some of them might surprise you.

Can you Afford your Child’s College Education?

“Sending ones children to a good college” consistently ranks as one of the top financial goals for most Indian parents. No wonder a plethora of financial products exist that specifically target this goal. However, with rising education costs, a good college degree is unlikely to come cheap in the years to come. Unless one is very wealthy and sitting on large savings, it becomes nearly impossible to have the required money ready in time without having a robust plan in place. Unfortunately, recent research has shown that more than 75% of Indian parents wish they had started saving for their children’s college fund earlier than they did. Given that the quality of your child’s education will make a significant difference to his or her future earnings and career growth prospects, it’s no wonder that this becomes a ‘top of the mind’ priority for all parents.

3 Ways to Make Your Tax Saving Mutual Funds Work for You

Tax Saving. For most of us, these two words are like music to our ears! In fact, a big part of the unchecked proliferation of Life Insurance Products may be attributed to our collective obsession with financial instruments that lead to tax saving gains.