The dilemma is not only which funds to pick for your portfolio but also to know when to stop adding.

It’s like asking if it’s too late to get into a relationship. It depends on what stage of your life you are in. Just like when building a good relationship, you invest knowing your expectations – through the ups and downs.

One thing that came out from our discussions was that a lot of savers go for financial products based on their perception of how “risky” they are.

When investing, many people often mistakenly start with a “product”.

Every year fund managers quit fund houses to join another. Does that mean that you should also exit funds and start chasing the fund manager?

Now that the election results are out, are you more confident about investing in equity?

Now, you have an opportunity to shower back the love and support you received unconditionally. Instead of the usual ephemeral gift, perhaps offer your parents to help out financially.

By taking calculated steps and avoiding financial pitfalls, many not only survive the ordeal but also come out discovering a lot about their personal finances.

One of the biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make is to invest all their personal wealth back into their business - making it their sole investment.

While this is cause for celebration, it’s important you don’t get carried away by the situation. Here are some tips to make the most of this opportunity.

Here is a four step approach that can help you achieve big financial goals.

Many investors prefer to have direct ownership in stocks. Remember that this route has its risks, with companies like Jet Airways, Kingfisher, Reliance Communication, Unitech, etc being prime examples. Nearly 70% of companies ever listed have faded away. One needs to have reasonable expertise before investing directly in stocks.