Can money buy happiness ? This is a question asked a zillion times over and researched heavily and the answer has been a resounding NO. Money cannot buy happiness. Well, in the short term it can but over the long term, it calls for a disappointment. Studies have revealed that humans are never satisfied withRead More
Financial Planning
What is financial planning ?
Do you know what is financial planning and why it is important for every investor ? Let me try and clear the cobwebs. Everyone likes money. Everyone would like to be rich. Everyone has some desires and wants that money can fulfill. But very few people know how to get to these needs in aRead More
Two ways to invest in equities
In an earlier article, we have seen why you should invest in equities and what the returns from equity means to your overall financial planning. Today we will see two ways in which we can invest in equities – one is a simple laid-back way in which you see your money multiply over a period ofRead More
Here is why every investor should invest in stocks and mutual funds !
Have you ever asked yourself the question why you should invest in stocks and equity diversified mutual funds ? The reason people invest in stocks is because they think it will make them rich quickly. This sentence is correct but till the last one word. Drop the word “quickly” and replace that with “over aRead More
Investment Avenues for Indian Investors
In our article today, I will try to list the different types of investment avenues available in India where investors can put in their money. The figure shown below is pretty self-explanatory. However, I will quickly explain the specifics. Indians can invest broadly into five categories of investments – Equity, Debt, Real Estate, Commodities andRead More
6 ways to teach your child about money management
When was the first time your child asked for his/her pocket money ? How much did you pass on to him ? In today’s world of earn-all-spend-all attitude of youngsters, the kids lay their hands on too much money too fast for them to digest. This way, saving and investing is something that a childRead More