Key Takeaways To steer clear of losing your savings in a stock bubble, do your due diligence before you invest instead of buying a stock because everyone is doing so. Unless you are in financial duress and absolutely need the cash for a life or death situation, pay your credit card bills in full every […]
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Key Takeaways The number of new investors and the assets under management will likely continue to soar even in the post-pandemic world. The housing prices remain stagnant despite various salvaging measures such as low home loan rates, whereas uncertainty prevails in the commercial property market. The interest in digital alternatives of gold is here to
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Key Takeaways Financial literacy is the understanding of basic personal finance concepts such as budgeting, risk management, investments, trade-off between risk and returns, good and bad credit etc. Personal finance know-how will become extremely critical for every individual in the near future, as there is less dependence on extended family and community, and more reliance
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Key Takeaways An adequate estate plan will include all details on how one’s assets should be preserved, managed and distributed upon their demise. Life insurance proceeds are the fastest way of getting access to cash payouts which are crucial to settle any outstanding debt, taxes and other immediate expenses such as funeral arrangements. Life insurance
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Key Takeaways In simple terms, your estate plan defines who receives what and when, after you step out of the picture. In the absence of an estate plan, the relevant succession act will be enforced, which will be time-consuming and the outcome may not be as per your wishes. A clear and elaborate estate plan
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Key Takeaways Invest in properties that provide rental yield, hence an income for life with only some effort in management. You can start annuities by putting an upfront investment to avail a fixed amount of income for a period of time. If one has excess cash, one can utilize P2P lending platforms to lend to
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Key Takeaways Make sure you and your dependents are protected with sufficient health insurance coverage so that you can get the necessary healthcare when you need it. Having 3-6 months of your expenses as emergency funds is a must have. Term life insurance with a coverage amount that is sufficient enough to take care of
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Key Takeaways Credit cards offer various benefits to the holder such as helping them build a credit history, offering easy access to credit, fraud protection and rewards & incentives. The biggest pitfalls of credit cards can be ease of overspending and high interest rates. Use your cards smartly for your regular expenses, track them diligently,
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Key Takeaways Only a few women can boast of having equal participation or the final say in major financial matters. It is absolutely essential to learn about the key aspects of finance to get over your initial hesitation and get started on your financial journey. Taking the first steps is the most daunting task when
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Key Takeaways Take a step back and use reasoning to avoid impulsive purchases and emotional spending. Our attitude should be to focus on long-term impacts over instant gratification. By associating positive feelings with our tough choices, we have a higher chance of not relapsing into our old ways. Attaching an emotional significance to a future goal
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