The magic of power of compounding has been explained innumerable times by personal finance experts all over the world. Albert Einstein has very famously quoted the below on this concept – “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it.” And itRead More
How to invest your money wisely [infographic]
Are you a new beginner to investing and wanting to understand how to invest your money wisely in India or anywhere in the world ? Or is it that you have put your neck deep into the underbelly of the stock markets, have burned your fingers and are looking to start afresh ? Whatever beRead More
5 personal finance lessons from Spirit : Stallion of the Cimarron movie
I must have watched the movie Spirit : Stallion of the Cimarron at least 15 times now. If you think what is so different about that, let me tell you it was in the last 3 months. Not to mention the fact that it is a kiddo movie. I rate it as one of theRead More
Indian Economy INR & Investors [infographics]
So much has been written about the crashing rupee and Indian economy that this article almost looks like beating a dead horse to me but I will still beat it. It really is all old news now that India is in the doldrums – nothing seems to be working at the moment – from aRead More
What is the monetary value of a human life ?
Have you ever wondered what is the monetary worth of your life and how much compensation could your family members possibly get if you were to pass away ? The answer leads to the question – how much life insurance can you get ? Before we get there, it is important to note that youRead More
Comparison of Critical Illness Plans in India
You must have read about the basics of critical illness plans or insurance and why it makes sense to have it in your insurance portfolio. I did a small comparison of the policies then but, now following it up with a more recent one, visually. Here is the Comparison of Critical Illness Plans in IndiaRead More