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Multi-Generational Investment Planning Tips: Boomers, GenX, Millenials, GenZ

No matter your age, the right investment strategy can set you up for financial success. From starting small in your 20s to securing income in retirement, aligning your investments with your life stage ensures you make the most of every opportunity.

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Budget 2024: Change in LTCG Taxation on International Funds – Should You Consider Investing?

In the July 2024 Budget, the Finance Minister announced changes in the Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) taxation for some asset classes. These include equity fund of funds (FoFs), international equity FoFs, gold mutual funds, etc. Earlier, these were subject to taxation at the individual’s slab rate due to a change in the taxation of debt mutual funds in the previous budget. After the recent LTCG changes, the appeal of these asset classes has increased. In this article, we will understand what international equity mutual funds are, their features, how they are taxed, and whether you should invest in them.

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Why Should You Plan for Your Child’s Higher Education?

It is August 2024, and by now, you must have paid the annual school fees for your child for the academic year 2024-25. You must have noticed that the school may have increased the fees compared to last year to counter the impact of inflation. The same holds true for your child's higher education. The cost of education will increase with every passing year, and by the time it is time for your child to take admission to college, the education cost will have increased substantially.

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Importance of an Investment Expert in the Financial Planning Process

Have you ever seen any sportsperson without a coach? The sports person may be the best in their game and way ahead of others. Yet, they always train with a coach, who may also be their guide, mentor, etc. In the world of investments, an investment expert can play the same role as that of a coach in sports. An investment expert can be your advisor, coach, guide, mentor, etc. In this article, we will understand the importance of an investment expert in the financial planning process.

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Financial Planning: Basic Things to Get in Place Before You Start Your Financial Planning Journey

Comprehensive financial planning is the gateway to achieving your financial goals and achieving financial freedom. However, before starting the financial planning process, you must get certain basic things in place. In this article, we will understand these basic things to get in place before you embark on your financial planning journey.

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Debt Repayment: Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche Methods

Debt can be a double-edged sword. It can be a boon or a bane, depending on the purpose for which it is used and how it repaid. It is a boon when debt is taken for meeting important financial goals like buying a house and regularly paying the EMIs.

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Ways of Improving Your Credit Score

When you apply for a loan/credit card, the bank considers various factors. Based on these factors, the bank decides whether to accept or reject the application, the loan amount/credit limit, the interest rate, and other factors. Some of these factors include your age, income, credit score, profession, repayment capacity, city of residence, etc. The credit score is an important factor, and having a good score is the key to getting the loan/credit card approved. In this article, we will understand some ways on how to increase credit score.

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Pay Yourself First Budgeting: Can It Help You Achieve Financial Goals Faster?

In today's world, with most things available at the click of a button, some people prefer instant gratification for most things. If you earn enough income to fulfill all your desires and invest towards your financial goals, you may continue to enjoy instant gratification.

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How to Plan for Your Annual Vacation Goal?

Annual family vacations are something that most of us look forward to these days. What is your dream vacation destination? It is visiting a hill station/water park in the summer, chilling on the beach in winter, drenching in the waterfalls on a ghat/valley in the monsoons, scaling mountain peaks or exploring marine life with deep sea diving.

8 Wealth Creation Lessons to Accelerate Your Financial Planning Journey

Everybody desires to create wealth to fulfill their financial goals. The financial planning journey to fulfilling goals is a long-term journey spanning years or decades. During this long journey, wealth creation lessons can act as a guiding force and accelerate the journey.

Best Ways for NRIs to Invest in Indian Equities

India is an oasis of growth in a desert. India has a huge NRI population, with millions of them living in various developed and developing countries across the world. While these NRIs stay and earn income in various countries, they face the challenge of limited investment opportunities in most developed countries.

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Child Education Planning - Why Is It Important, and How to Plan For It?

Every parent aspires to send their children to the best college/institute for higher education. However, most of the time, the best college comes with a high price tag. Considering the higher number of students applying for admission and the limited supply of seats with good colleges, the competition is very high.