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I had taken HDFC Life Young Star policy in March 2007 and have paid 72 monthly instalment of Rs 2,000. Till March, I have paid Rs 1,44,000 and my latest fund value is Rs 1,56,000. I am worried that ev......read more

Briefs: Mutual fund industry’s AUM dips 1.55% to Rs 8.14 tn

Mutual fund industry’s AUM dips 1.55% to Rs 8.14 tn Mumbai: Assets under management (AUM) of the mutual fund industry fell 1.5 per cent to Rs 8.14 lakh crore in February from the record high in Januar......read more

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Insurers, Irda to launch awareness campaign

In a bid to create awareness for insurance needs and on insurance products for health, motor, home and travel insurance, the General Insurance Council (GIC) with support from Insurance Regulatory and ......read more

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The next phase of planning

Obviously a lot of you would have guessed what I am implying by Phase II planning. If we see our life we would be able to see two distinct phases viz., Phase I: The earning and creating phase and Phas......read more

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I am investing in SIP (systematic investment plan) of Rs 1,500 in ICICI Pru focussed bluchip fund and Rs 1,500 in ICICI Discovery Fund. I can invest Rs 12,000 more per month. I am 34 years old and wan......read more

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Earning faster than the rate of inflation

The reduction in the purchasing power of money is due to the increase in prices of goods and services. This increase in price levels is termed as inflation. Now, if your income remains the same over t......read more

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Exercise a plan, score the goal

“You must plan for your financial goals. You must do complete needs analysis,” so on and so forth. While these lines are sacrosanct, they are often used as punch lines by many advisors. Goal planning ......read more

Earn, Protect, Save, Invest, Spend

Greg Chappell, the great Australian cricketer on being appointed as coach of Indian national cricket team did what every right thinking coach or an advisor should do. He asked the team members to go b......read more

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Name: Nisha Tamang Resides in Gurgaon Profession: Associate with a KPO annual income (Rs 5.40 lakh) Status & goals Nisha is from Darjeeling but works and resides in Gurgaon along with her mother. H......read more

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Right health insurance can be a saving grace

Medical inflation is a cause of concern for each one of us today. India lags behind its global counterparts in offering a state sponsored health insurance system to a large section of the population. ......read more

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I am 22 years old with a monthly income of Rs 21,000. I want to invest Rs 2,000 per month for long-term (20 to 30 years). Kindly suggest me a plan which will give me only good return. —Rahul Kumar S......read more

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Make the most of the cashless claim facility

Explained below are details regarding the cashless facility, which is rapidly gaining popularity, owing to insurers’ efforts to expand their hospital network. What is cashless claim facility? Cashless......read more

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Your wealth and the Budget

Will your budget change after the Union Budget? Will your wealth planning strategy need modification due to the Union Budget and its directives? The answers to these questions lie in understanding the......read more

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Securing your children’s future

The birth of a child changes a parent’s outlook towards the future. As a parent, you are now responsible for your little one. It is your duty to ensure that his or her future is secured. How does one ......read more