Just married? Or figuring out financial goals as a couple? As a couple, it’s obvious that financial planning in the last thing on your mind, while you are still enjoying euphoria. Going on vacations, dinner dates, movies, parties etc. are...

The most common advice one receives when the topic of investments comes up is this: if you start investing in mutual funds, you will get rich! But for some reason, nobody seems to have a clear answer to the ever so common question of how mutual funds work? We’ll address that topic today.

Saving and investing should begin right from the time one starts earning. Many confuse savings with investing. However, both are very different. When one saves money, they set aside some amount for emergencies or future use. They do not earn...

Investors would want to periodically check how much their investment has grown or how much a potential investment would give. With technological advancements, one can easily use online calculators to estimate their returns. However, having the knowledge on calculating mutual...

What are Bonds? Bonds are fixed-income instruments that generate stable returns for investors. Furthermore, a bond issuer issues bonds for a predetermined duration and promises to pay regular interest. What are Debt Mutual Funds? Debt mutual funds invest across various...

Will mutual fund investment drop to zero ever? This question is the worst nightmare for any investor. Be it a newbie or a veteran. Be it any investment, the possibility of it losing value is quite normal. Theoretically, investments can...

Exit load is a fee that a mutual fund house charges the investor when they exit the scheme or redeem their units. The main motive behind charging a fee is to discourage investors from exiting the scheme early. Mostly, funds...

1. Don’t put all your eggs in a basket. The investment quote signifies diversification. In simple terms, it means one has to spread their risk. There is risk involved in every investment. The risk only amplifies if all the money...