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06 September, 2023
Mis-selling is the act of selling something unsuitable for the person who buys it. A major cause of mis-selling is investors' lack of knowledge of financial goods. Lack of transparency is another cause. If one lacks financial literacy, they can learn how to understand the product or seek the advice of a financial advisor. Insurance and other financial products are regularly mis-sold. Let the Buyer Beware – this article looks at how to avoid falling into this trap.
05 September, 2023
24 May, 2023
The article looks at lifestyle inflation, overcoming Impulse spending and consumerism and balancing the creation of wealth and the enjoyment of the same. Delving into practical strategies to help us strike a harmonious equilibrium between our financial growth and the pleasures that make life truly worthwhile.
06 May, 2023
This article highlights the advantages and risks associated with investing in equities. While equities offer attractive long-term returns, market volatility and unexpected events can lead to significant losses. Investors should be aware of potential risks and avoid these 11 common mistakes that lead to financial losses.
30 January, 2023
As a soon to be retiree, one wants to ensure that our savings will last throughout the retirement. And one option is investing in debt or other fixed-income securities. While these have some benefits, the article looks at the potential pros and cons before you make the decision.
02 September, 2022
While debt instruments are great to generate regular guaranteed cash flows and preserve wealth for long periods of time, there are multiple risks. The article looks at the 5 major risks of investing in any kind of debt instrument.
01 September, 2022
While beating inflation and wealth creation are normally targeted through equity, capital protection is addressed through investing in debt. But do you need it? The article takes a look at whether you need debt or not in your portfolio.
01 July, 2022
Most traditional finance theories assume that people will act rationally, considering all available information when they make investment decisions. But behavioral finance challenges that assumption. Everyone may know what to do and have a plan in place but following that plan and abandoning your emotions is often a difficult task.
01 June, 2022
Health insurance provides people with a much-needed financial backup at times of medical emergencies. However, the fine print is not easy to understand for laymen. This article will help to bring more clarity on some of the terms, clauses in the fine print of health insurance policies so that you will be able to take an informed decision before either buying a health insurance policy or going in for hospitalization.
06 April, 2022
Annuities are going through a scanner thanks to a controversial case making the headlines in Karnataka. Are you asking the right questions? Are you selecting the right annuity plan for yourself? Is it in line with your other investments?
02 April, 2022
Any profit or gain that arises from the sale of a ‘capital asset’ is a capital gain. This gain or profit comes under the category ‘income’, and hence taxable. The article looks at the reasons for this tax and the emotions that run through people at that time in the year.
13 November, 2021
Market regulator Sebi has allowed asset management companies to introduce silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the Indian market, which will work on the same principle as Gold ETF which are already being traded in stock exchanges. The article explores the pros and cons of this new investment instrument.