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Plan Your Goals Efficiently with Mutual Funds

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  The majority of Indian investors lack a structured approach to savings and investments. The majority of people don't set savings goals; instead, their spending patterns determine how much they are able to save. Likewise, most people invest in an ad-hoc way. When they have saved enough money, they invest it in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, FDs with banks, modest savings accounts with the Post Office, and other investments without having any particular objective in mind. Whether or not we have structured financial plans with respect to different life stages, all of us have different individual or family-specific financial goals in life, such as purchasing a dream home, an international vacation, purchasing a dream car, children’s higher education, children’s marriage, retirement planning, etc. We need to have a specific amount of money in order to achieve any of these goals, whether they are short-term, mid-term, or long-term. To achieve each goal within the allotted time, you mus...

5 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE INVESTING IN A TERM LIFE INSURANCE PLAN

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The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us, among other things, that life is unpredictable. Life insurance coverage is more important than ever today. Finding the ideal plan and buying one, however, could be difficult. To begin with, you must be sure to get one just after you have a fundamental comprehension of insurance policies and the various rewards connected. Paying premiums is only one aspect of insurance policies. With a good understanding, of insurance policies, one can differentiate between various term insurance plans like increasing cover plans, the return of premium plans, limited pay plans, etc. Additionally, one can also be able to decide on add-on riders needed as per the need. Let us discuss the concept of Term Insurance plans and the aspects to play a crucial role in an individual’s financial planning. Introduction to term life insurance The primary purpose of a term life insurance plan is to provide financial support as a replacement for your earnings in your absence...

BALANCED ADVANTAGE FUNDS

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  Balanced advantage funds are a type of hybrid funds that invest in both, equities and debt instruments. There is no fixed threshold for exposure to a particular asset class. These funds can also modify their asset allocation as per the market conditions. When equity market is trading at an all-time high, fund managers may increase the exposure to equities, while reducing it in falling stock markets.  Unlike other funds, Balanced Advantage funds not only offer a mix of growth and fixed income instruments but can also switch between the asset classes dynamically.  How do they work? Balanced advantage funds have a unique rebalance strategy where they can reduce or increase the asset allocation towards equities or debt. Additionally, if the fund manager anticipates rise in valuations and key indices, they might increase their equity exposure. But when they anticipate a market crash, fund managers might sell off the stocks and switch to debt instruments, protecting you from ...

Have you linked your Aadhaar number with PAN card?

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  Do you pay taxes? If yes, it is crucial to understand the effects of not linking your Aadhaar number to your PAN card because the Central Board of Direct Taxes has set up repercussions for PAN being inactive in accordance with the recently substituted guideline. Read on…. 1. As per the notification substituting rule 114AAA of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 (the Rules) vide notification no. 15 of 2023 dated March 28, 2023, it is very clear that a person who has neglected to disclose their Aadhaar number may suffer the following repercussions as a result of their PAN being inoperative: A refund of any amount of tax or part thereof, due under the provisions of the Act shall not be made; Interest shall not be payable on such refund for the period, beginning with the date specified under sub-rule (4) of rule 114AAA and ending with the date on which it becomes operative; Where tax deductions are applicable, such tax shall be deducted at a higher rate, in accordance with Section 206AA’s pro...

UNDERSTANDING MUTUAL FUNDS

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What are Mutual Funds? In a mutual fund, money from many different investors is pooled and invested in short-term debt instruments like equities and bonds. The portfolio of a mutual fund is all of its investments put together. Shareholders are those who own mutual funds and have purchased shares, which entitle them to a percentage of the fund's assets and earnings. Why to buy Mutual Funds? Mutual funds are one of the best investment instruments to invest into because of the following features which they offer: -  Professional Management : A group of professional fund managers take care of the fund performance based on detailed research. Diversified portfolio : "Don't put all your eggs in one basket," is a classic adage. The mutual fund investment follows the same general principle. Investing in mutual funds across a variety of industries and businesses lowers the chance of losing money even if one business fails. Affordability : For first investments and subsequent pu...