Personal Finance
How to Set Financial Goals in India
Turn vague money wishes into dated rupee amounts, with Indian examples for EMIs, school fees, festivals, emergency savings and retirement.
· 6 min read
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Personal Finance
CTC vs Take-Home Salary in India
How CTC differs from take-home salary in India: typical deductions, why in-hand is lower, and how to budget from the amount that actually arrives.
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Saving Money
How Recurring Deposits Work
How a recurring deposit works in India, how interest is applied, how RDs differ from FDs and SIPs, and what to check on tenure, TDS and premature closure.
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How Term Life Insurance Works in India
How term life insurance works in India: what it pays, exclusions, sum assured and tenure, medical underwriting, nominees, and how a claim is filed.
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What Diversification Means for Beginner Investors
What diversification means for beginners: spreading risk across assets, issuers and time, why similar funds do not diversify, and what diversification cannot do.
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Common Personal Finance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Twelve common money mistakes in India, from skipping an emergency fund to paying only the credit card minimum, and practical ways to avoid each one.
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Savings Account vs Fixed Deposit: Which Should You Use, and When?
How savings accounts and fixed deposits differ on interest, liquidity, premature withdrawal, tax and DICGC deposit insurance, with a worked example and when to use each.
· 7 min read