Is the Financial Independence to Retire Early(F.I.R.E) concept possible?
By definition, it is a known fact that ‘retirement’ is a stage in life when a person decides to leave their workforce, business and career mainly because of the age factor or health-related concerns and are willing to live off their sources of income and savings made throughout their earning […]
Digital Gold Vs. Physical Gold Which One Works For You?
Gold has always lived up to its reputation of being a safe haven, and to build financial security through the years. It is one of the best performing classes. From 2000-2023, the return on gold investment was 12.05%. Since 2010, the return has been steady at 9.51% CAGR. This shows […]
Mutual Funds for Retirement Planning
Preparing for retirement can be daunting for most of us. One of the ways to ensure a comfortable retirement is to opt for mutual funds. In a world where financial stability is paramount, identifying the best retirement funds in India becomes a crucial task. Factors to Consider Before Investing in […]
Growth vs. Value: two approaches to stock investing
Growth and value are two fundamental approaches, or styles, in stock market and mutual fund investing. Growth investors seek companies that offer strong earnings growth while value investors seek stocks that appear to be undervalued in the marketplace. Because the two styles complement each other, they can help add diversity […]
National Pension System (NPS)
National Pension System (NPS) is a voluntary retirement savings scheme laid out to allow the subscribers to make defined contribution towards planned savings thereby securing the future in the form of Pension. It is an attempt towards a sustainable solution to the problem of providing adequate retirement income to every […]
Differences Between SIP, SWP, and STP
Understanding SIP, STP and SWP: In mutual fund investing, individuals come across different plans designed to help them manage their investments and achieve their financial goals. Three popular options are Systematic Investment Plans, Systematic Transfer Plans, and Systematic Withdrawal Plans. They sound similar, but each of these plans – SIP […]
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)
What is ETF? An ETF is a basket of stocks that reflects the composition of an Index, like the Sensex or the Nifty. ETF prices reflect the net asset value of basket of stocks in which it is investing. In many ways, it is similar to mutual funds. Exchange Traded […]
What is Cryptocurrency?
At its core, cryptocurrency is typically decentralized digital money designed to be used over the internet. Bitcoin, which launched in 2008, was the first cryptocurrency, and it remains by far the biggest, most influential, and best-known. In the decade since, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum have grown as digital […]
Tax on Mutual Funds
Mutual Funds are typically regarded as one of the most profitable investment options because they help you easily reach your financial objectives. The fact that mutual funds are tax-efficient investment vehicles is one of their most significant benefits. Your investment in a Mutual Fund may yield tax-efficient returns. However, you […]
SIP vs Lump Sum: Which is More Profitable?
A common question for beginner investors is whether to invest through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) or a lump sum investment. Which option can give you better returns? Let’s break down the differences and figure out the best approach for investing in equity markets. What are SIP and Lump Sum Investments? […]