The budget and you!
Every year, as the financial year comes to a close and the Union Budget is announced, expectations are built, fulfilled and failed. However, this year, though the tone of the budget remained largely the same, Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram, introduced a few schemes to foster the growth of the Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem, which came as a surprise and a relief to the community. Thus, this year, we bring to you snippets on what the budget has in store for you and what it means to the investor community and entrepreneurs in select sectors
Mutual funds – know your type
It is critical for an investor to understand the type and risk profile of each mutual fund scheme, ahead of making an investment. In this article, we look at the different types of mutual funds that exist and the tax benefits they allow an investor
Making your assets work for you
Asset allocation strategies play a crucial role when it comes to long term wealth creation
Debt brings diversity
At a time when interest rates are high and the equity markets display volatility, debt mutual funds bring stability to an investor’s portfolio while providing diversification options
10 trouble makers
By avoiding these ten common mistakes, you can keep your investments on track and stay financially secure
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