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FinEdge is India's leading tech enabled investment management company and manages over 1400 crores of goal-based investments for its 20,000 clients spread across 1700 cities in the country.

Our team combines deep financial planning experience with behavioral insights to help investors make smart, goal-aligned decisions.

The Rule of 72... and an interesting corollary for monthly savers!

Rule of 72 is an easy way to calculate how long it's going to take to double your money at given annual rate of return & vice versa. To learn more, visit FinEdge now!

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A Simple Stock Market Ready Reckoner

Read this blog if you are confused about investing in stock markets, Here are 25 point “ready reckoner” for stock market investing. To know more, visit FinEdge now!

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About Equity Mutual Fund SIP's

Read this blog to know about Equity based mutual fund SIP, which is an an excellent long term wealth creation tool. To know more, visit FinEdge now!

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The 3 D's of Financial Goal Achievement

Read this to know 3 D’s of Financial Goal achievement which improves the chance of achieving your long term goals for you & your family. To know more, visit FinEdge now!

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5 Reasons why Goal Based Investing leads to Success

Read this blog to learn 5 reasons of how goal based investing can help you get multiple benefits. To learn about goal based investing, visit FinEdge now!

Child Education Planning: The Nuts and Bolts of it

Planning for your child’s education has never been more important, especially with rising costs. In this article, we’ll explore how you can prepare financially for your child’s higher education, accounting for inflation, student loans, and the need for a solid savings plan. Find out why early planning and strategic investing, such as SIPs in mutual funds, are key to ensuring that your child’s future educational dreams don’t become a financial burden. Start early, invest wisely, and secure your child’s future!

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The Three Mistakes of an Investor’s Life

We’ve all been there—making investment decisions we later regret. Whether it’s misunderstanding risk and reward, buying on euphoria, or selling in fear, these mistakes can derail your financial goals. In this article, FinEdge highlights the top three investment pitfalls and offers practical advice to help you make smarter, long-term decisions with your money!

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The 5 things all “Smart Savers” do!

Smart savers don’t just build wealth—they do it effortlessly by following a few key habits. From getting started with small savings to maintaining discipline and automating their investments, they have a well-structured approach. If you want to secure your financial future, check if you follow these five habits of smart savers!

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Riding the SIP Wave: How to benefit from Volatile Markets

In recent months, equity mutual funds (especially SIP’s) have seen increased inflows and a renewed interest from the retail investor community. Whereas a lot of these SIP’s have been started with the intention of continuing them for 5 to 10 years or more, the truth is that not all of them will actually successfully complete their tenure. In this brief article, we’ll summarize a few key factors to keep in mind while planning for your future goals using SIP’s. Let’s begin with our “three golden rules” of SIP investing!

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The Top 9 “Money Things” to do before you’re 40

Turning 40 is a major milestone, and ensuring financial stability is key. Build a solid emergency fund, automate retirement savings, and create a financial plan with annual reviews. Eliminate high-interest debt, secure adequate insurance, and start saving for your child’s education. Own a home, master tax-saving strategies, and draft a will to safeguard your family's future.

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Ten Important Features Of Your Health Insurance Policy

Health insurance isn’t just a safety net—it’s a necessity! From pre-existing conditions and waiting periods to claim settlement ratios and sub-limits, knowing your policy inside out can save you from unexpected financial burdens. Choose wisely and ensure your coverage meets your family’s needs!

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All about Student Loans

With education expenses in India rising at the speed of knots, it’s no wonder that the popularity of student loans are on the rise. In fact, a recent article Economic Times article^ suggests that MBA costs are expected to rise at 15.26% per annum and other undergraduate expenses 12.59% in next five years. For undergraduate engineering courses, fees typically range from Rs 5-10 lakh, while for a five-year medical course at a private college this number could be upwards of Rs 50 lakh! For post-graduate management courses such an MBA or PGPM, fees could be more than Rs 10 lakh.