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'If The Market Goes Down 15%, I May Buy Indian Shares'

Veteran American investor and commodity expert Jim Rogers opened up in an interview with Nidhi Sinha, editor, Outlook Money, as part of the Wealth Wizards series, to talk about his life choices, where he would want to invest now and what he thinks about the Indian market. He also spoke about why the 21st century is the century for Asia and the markets that hold promise in the continent now, besides listing silver as the commodity that he prefers currently

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH PREMIUM OUTGO

Health insurance premiums have seen a dramatic rise in the recent years due to a wide range of factors, including rising medical inflation and the rising number of claims.

Guide To Build Your MF Portfolio

There are ‘n’ number of funds to choose from and one has to scrutinise several factors, besides just past returns, to make a bouquet of funds that best aligns to one’s goals

Self Image: Ticket To Success?

Your capacity for success will be altered according to the image you have of yourself. So, set it on the right trajectory to move to a higher level

What Budget 2024-25 Means For You

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a few changes in the new tax regime, while leaving the old one untouched. The government also increased taxes on long-term capital gains. We decode what the Budget means for you

Factor Investing In Mutual Funds

A blend of active and passive fund management approaches, factor investing offers diversification, but investors should ensure these factors align with their goals and risk profiles

Mistakes to Avoid in the Retirement Planning Stage

Not starting early, not looking at retirement planning holistically and not consulting a financial advisor are among the top mistakes one should avoid

Asset Allocation Is Akin To Picking A Cricket Team; Here's Why

Judicious asset allocation will enable you to generate maximum gains and achieve different goals at different intervals by effectively positioning them according to the market situation.

EMI VS SIP Debate: Which Path Aligns with Your Financial Goals?

Although EMls may seem initially manageable, the final cost can be much higher; SIPs, on the other hand, focus on capital appreciation through marketlinked investments rather than capital repayment.

Mutual Fund SIP: Tool to Make The Impossible Possible

A mutual fund systematic investment plan allows you to reinvest the interest earned into the fund, thus helping you to build a big corpus even with small contributions over the long term.

Why are Manufacturing Funds Worthy of Your Portfolio?

India's manufacturing sector greatly impacts fields like logistics and maintenance, making this thematic fund a strong addition to your investment portfolio.

How To Help Your Ageing Parents

Experts discuss how financial conversations with parents need a big dose of sensitivity, and highlighted the needs of seniors to help those caring for their parents

WHY BUYING A HOUSE IN A BANK AUCTION MAY BE A TIGHTROPE WALK

Buying a house requires quite a bit of legal dexterity with relation to paperwork, and more so when it comes to a property on auction. The prize on the other end of the tightrope could be alluring, but you will need to tread cautiously, as the valley below could be ridden with jagged rocks of possession problems lender-borrower disputes, and loan issues

Mutual Funds: Financial Friends For Life

Just as you invest on your relationships with friends, start investing in MFs and stay invested for the long term to enjoy the fruits of true friendship

'Regardless of Who Is In Power In Delhi, India Will Grow Rapidly'

Billionaire investor Mark Mobius, the chairman of Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, is known by many names, such as the Indiana Jones of Emerging Markets, the Godfather of Emerging Markets and the Pied Piper of Emerging Markets. A recent comic even called him the ‘Bald Eagle’. Mobius particularly likes being called the Indiana Jones of Emerging Markets, perhaps because he is known to go out of his way to find “undervalued stocks” before other investors do. In an interview with Nidhi Sinha, editor, Outlook Money, as part of its Wealth Wizards series, he spoke about his latest book that addresses the younger generation and the potential of the Indian markets, among other things.

Six Key Features Of Budget 24-25

The Union Budget 2024-25 focuses on simplification of the tax laws, ease of compliance, standardisation of capital gains tax, and lays greater emphasis on the new tax regime

Building On Macro Strengths

Budget 2024-25 builds on India’s existing macroeconomic strengths. Investors should focus on diversifi ed asset allocation and maintain a cautious stance on equity

How To Redefine Active Ageing

Vanaprastha or retirement phase of life is a time of liberation, not limitation. It is about discovering your passion, learning new things and enjoying life fully

IN PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

We spoke to retired individuals who’ve broken the boundaries and are an inspiration to others approaching their senior years

New At 60 Again

Many seniors do not want to hang up their boots post retirement. We explore the windows of opportunity they have and the challenges on the way

Will The Bull Run Continue In Modi 3.0?

After a decade, a coalition government is back in power. What does that mean for stock market investors?

New Or Old Which Tax Regime Should You Choose In These 5 Scenarios?

The government made the new tax regime the default one from FY2023-24. However, you can still choose between the old and the new tax regime while filing your income tax return. But that would depend on your income slab and the deductions you wish to claim. We help you choose the most suitable tax regime in these five common scenarios

Plan With Fixed-Income Funds

Fixed-income funds lend stability to your portfolio, have better cash flow visibility, and help preserve capital. They can be used in various stages of planning

TDS: Tax Deducted At Source

Every taxpayer in India has heard about tax deducted at source (TDS). It is one of the main revenue sources for the government.

What Makes You Splurge On Food

With increased earnings, people tend to spend more on gourmet experiences. However, spending within your means is essential to stay healthy, both physically and financially

PORT, BUY TOP-UPS TO TACKLE RISING HEALTH PREMIUMS IN OLD AGE

Healthcare costs can eat into your retirement corpus, so buying health insurance makes sense. If rising premiums are holding you back from buying a cover, here are some tips to reduce the outgo

Here's How To Buy A Plot Of Land

Buying a plot of land is a complicated process and varies across states. But the overall process is the same, and typically starts with verifying the legal ownership of the land, preparing the sale deed, paying the sale value and getting the land registered at the sub registrar’s office after the purchase.

VALUE INVESTING LESSONS FROM BENJAMIN GRAHAM

A poet, translator, mathematician and financial strategist, Benjamin Graham was all of this and more. But his most signification contribution has been to lay the foundations of an investing strategy that revolved around buying undervalued stocks with strong fundamentals and holding them for the long term. We have used a screening method based on his strategy to recommend a few stocks you may consider

'Often Our Emotions Get The Best Of Us And Lead Us Astray'

Dan Ariely, author and professor of psychology and behavioural economics, at Duke University, North Carolina, the US, studies the irrational ways in which we all behave. In his own words, he “looks at people not from a rational perspective, but from the irrational perspective. We basically ask questions around what we are doing that is not in our long-term best interest”. In an interview with Nidhi Sinha, Editor, Outlook Money, as part of the Wealth Wizards series, he talks about himself, his signature half a beard, how people can deal with irrationality, and the role of emotions like misbelief, trust, and human motivation in how people behave or make decisions. Here are the edited excerpts from the interview.

3 Pillars Of Support On Claims

In the last 6-8 months, Irdai has introduced a set of regulatory changes that promise to resolve issues that previously often led to poor outcomes on health insurance claims