
Sorry, you are not perfect!
All of us like to believe that we are smart, rational creatures, always acting in our best interests. In fact, classical economic theory is built on this underlying belief that [...]

10 must do’s for efficient Tax Planning
While tax planning for the financial year should not be a year-end activity, most people evaluate their tax savings options only towards fag end of the financial year. The last [...]

Budget 2017 – What it means for you and me?
The Union Budget 2017, was one of the most anticipated budgets in many years. Many of us were looking forward for some relief after the pain one had to go [...]

New Year Resolutions for a better financial life
I resolve to… As you plan your big party this holiday season, why not allocate some mind space to the things you would like to do in the New Year. [...]

Why sticking to asset allocation is difficult?
A seemingly simple concept, Asset Allocation is far difficult to practice. It is one of the critical aspects of managing the portfolio yet the first to go out the window [...]

Demonetization: Merging into the mainstream
For last few weeks, Demonetization has hogged the headlines. So much so that the most talked event for the year US Presidential Election has faded in the background. The election [...]

Fixed Income – Is there something beyond Bank FDs?
Would you be surprised if your Fixed Deposit gave you more than 15% return? Would you be more surprised if the same FD generated negative returns at some other time? [...]

3 Es – Election, Emotion and Equity
The Election month is a busy month – there is a palpable excitement especially period before the results are out – accompanied by an urge to do something and be [...]

Demystifying RGESS
What is RGESS? Rajiv Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme (RGESS) is a tax incentive scheme started by Govt of India to promote first time investors to invest in Equity market. What [...]

Why pay fees, if it is available free?
Try remembering any investment decision which you really regret. Recollect what motivated you take the decision. Remember what your expectations were, and how it turned out eventually. It is painful, [...]