Personal Finance Articles

State Bank of India (SBI) offers different savings accounts for different types of investor needs. All the accounts have interest rates starting from 2.7%. The bank allows investors to nominate beneficiaries, and also issues ATM cards against their savings account....

“The first rule is not to lose. The second rule is not to forget the first rule.” Warren Buffett.  None of us likes to lose our money and therefore are always looking for safe investment options that give high returns....

What are Rupee Denominated Bonds? A rupee-denominated bond is also known as a masala bond. It is a debt instrument issued by an Indian entity in foreign markets in Indian currency. Also, the interest and principal amount are denominated in...

What is Return on Equity Ratio? The Return on Equity (ROE) Ratio is an accounting ratio of a company's net profit to its total shareholder equity. There are two basic sources of shareholder equity. The money that was originally invested...

What is Return on Assets (ROA)? The Return on Assets (ROA) ratio assesses how well a company can manage its assets to generate profits over time. Since the main objective of a company's assets is to generate revenue and profits,...

5 top rules for retirement saving Retirement saving is a lifelong process. It sounds daunting to many, especially since the event is years away but it is unavoidable. However, by adhering to some simple rules, an effective retirement plan can...

Retirement planning is an essential part of financial planning. An increase in average life expectancy increases the need for retirement planning. Planning  for retirement not only ensures an additional source of income but also helps in dealing with medical emergencies,...

What is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)? Real Estate Investment Trusts are similar to mutual funds. They pool money from multiple investors and use that to buy income-generating real estate properties. REITs manage these assets so that they can...