15 best financial planning hacks every millennial should know

15 best financial planning hacks every millennial should know

Being a millennial with student loans and new careers can be overwhelming. However, by making strategic financial decisions, you can secure your future. This guide offers essential tips to help millennials manage their money wisely and achieve long-term financial goals. Gain financial literacy: Financial literacy is crucial for solid financial planning. It provides the knowledge … Read more

Is your money management strategy actually working? Key signs you might be off track

Is your money management strategy actually working? Key signs you might be off track

When it comes to managing money or investing, we all feel like our way is the right way because it works for us. We convince ourselves that the financial choices we have made are the ones that work best for us. There is no empirical way to prove the accuracy of such a belief. However, … Read more

Retirement Planning: How to achieve early retirement bliss? A step-by-step guide

Retirement Planning: How to achieve early retirement bliss? A step-by-step guide

Early retirement can indeed be a cherished goal for many individuals, despite the challenges that may accompany its pursuit. Early retirement necessitates accumulating enough savings to sustain oneself potentially for decades, demanding considerable financial discipline and sacrifices, particularly for those early in their careers. Also, medical expenses can significantly deplete retirement savings, especially in the … Read more

72% of women making final decisions on their investments, survey reveals

72% of women making final decisions on their investments, survey reveals

A recent survey conducted by Axis Mutual Fund nationwide showed an increasing number of women assuming control of their financial futures. This shift is significant because historically, investment decisions were predominantly male-dominated. The survey’s findings indicate a rising trend towards greater financial independence among women. The survey also highlights that women prefer mutual funds, which … Read more

Does optimism pay off? Exploring its impact on investment strategies

Does optimism pay off? Exploring its impact on investment strategies

In the world of investment, optimism is often touted as a key ingredient for success. The belief in a brighter future can drive investors to take risks, seize opportunities, and weather market volatility with resilience. However, while optimism can be powerful, investors must balance it with a healthy dose of realism and data driven analysis. … Read more

Retirement Planning: What plants should you grow in your savings orchard?

Retirement Planning: What plants should you grow in your savings orchard?

The other day, I took my little one to play in a nearby garden. Kids being naturally curious, he bombarded me with questions about the trees, plants, flowers, and the variety of flora we encountered. As we wandered among the blooms, his questions sparked a chain of thought in my mind. Reflecting on his inquiries, … Read more

FPI inflows poised to surge after a modest H1 2024; June sees strong recovery

FPI inflows poised to surge after a modest H1 2024; June sees strong recovery

After a strong 2023, foreign portfolio investor (FPI) inflows into Indian equities were relatively modest in the first half of 2024, amounting to ₹3,201 crore. This follows a substantial inflow of over ₹17,000 crore in the previous year. Despite the market’s bullish trend and multiple new highs, FPIs remained cautious due to uncertainty surrounding the … Read more

Kalki 2898 AD: 4 key money lessons to learn from Prabhas and Deepika Padukone’s film

Kalki 2898 AD: 4 key money lessons to learn from Prabhas and Deepika Padukone’s film

Kalki 2898 AD released in theatres in India on June 27, 2024 to a rousing reception. The movie has a stellar cast that includes Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Saswata Chatterjee.  The film’s box office collection was a whopping ₹95.3 crore on day 1 but dropped significantly on day 2.  Utopian Shambala protected by … Read more

Confused about retirement planning? 5 steps to get you started

Confused about retirement planning? 5 steps to get you started

Retirement is often seen as the phase of life following one’s exit from the workforce. It’s a time for relaxation and pursuing neglected hobbies or interests. Many opt to travel, bond with family, or engage in community service. Regardless of their pursuits, retirees share a common desire: to avoid worrying about income sources and constantly … Read more