Tag: financial planning
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5 Things You Should Know Before Investing in ESG funds
ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance. As the name suggests, ESG investing offers investors the opportunity to invest in companies that follow the principles of ethical work practices, environmental-friendly operations, and socially responsible products. Most funds are evaluated based on their financial value. However, in the case of ESG funds, factors such as safe ... -
6 Important Financial Instruments to Make Your Financial Plan a Success
Decades ago, investors primarily relied on limited financial instruments like bonds and stocks to constitute their portfolio. However, with the advancement of time, investing options have amplified manifold. Today, there is no shortage of financial instruments. But with multiple options, the complexity and confusion have also heightened. In such situations, finding the right investment instruments ... -
7 Tips to Track your Spending for Creating a Realistic Financial Plan
Creating a financial plan is often associated with long drawn portfolios, investments, trading, and more. However, while investing in long-term and short-term options, growth of wealth is the fundamental principle of financial planning and developing an effective budget forms its base. Before you go on to venture into more serious aspects such as retirement planning, ... -
7 Things that Make Value Investing Successful in the Long Run
There are two types of stocks, growth and value stocks. The former are stocks that offer a growth rate above the average, while value stocks are undervalued stocks. Surprisingly, value investing is an often ignored area of investing that not many individuals like to venture into. By definition, value investing refers to purchasing stocks when ... -
10 REASONS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONDUCT A MID-YEAR FINANCIAL CHECKUP
As the year progresses, it’s easy to get caught up in your daily routine and overlook the status of your finances. While it may be common to review your finances at the beginning and end of the year, not everyone might make it a point to check the status of their finances and investments halfway ... -
6 Things You Must Remember About Dedicated Portfolios
Dedicated portfolios, also referred to as structured portfolios, are based on a cash flow matching dedication strategy. This approach aims to generate stable cash flows to match the anticipated liabilities of the future. The portfolio derives its name from the fact that it is dedicated to providing a minimum flow of cash to meet the ... -
10 Milestones to Financial Independence
Financial independence is a dream for many. While everyone aspires to be financially independent, it can sometimes be hard to achieve it. As you go through life, your responsibilities change. Your definition of financial independence in your 20s could be to pay off your student loans. In your 30s, it could be to buy a ... -
7 Essential Financial Steps for New Parents to Take
Having a child can be a mixed ride. While the anticipation, excitement, and exuberance are well celebrated, the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty can be hard to deal with. Life for new parents can be full of hurdles, but having a roadmap can help you overcome most obstacles. One of the primary concerns for new parents ... -
Risk Tolerance Lessons from Covid-19
The pandemic of Covid-19 was a wake-up call for all countries. The virus did not only endanger millions of lives across the world but also brought everything to a standstill. It affected the global economy, and brought it to a halt where recession seemed unavoidable. But valuable lessons were learnt from this pandemic. This may ... -
5 Things You Can Do to Make Better Investments During Challenging Market Conditions
Market volatility can be a matter of serious concern. Challenging market conditions affect the value of investments and often cause significant losses. Such as, in COVID-19, the S&P 500, Dow Jones, or Nasdaq saw a 10% fall until mid-March, 2020. But, if there is a sound investment plan in place, market volatility usually is a ...