Investing Insights

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Types of Gold Investments: A Complete Guide for Indian Investors

Gold continues to be one of India’s most trusted assets, but the way we invest in it has evolved. With multiple formats now available each serving a different purpose it’s important to know where gold truly fits into your financial plan. This guide simplifies your options so you can choose the format that aligns with your goals, behaviour, and long-term strategy.

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PMS vs Mutual Funds: Which Is Better for Long-Term Wealth Creation?

Sophisticated doesn’t always mean superior. When it comes to building long-term wealth, simplicity, discipline, and transparency often outperform complexity and exclusivity.

Using Credit Card Rewards for Hotel Stays: What Works, What Doesn’t

How hotel loyalty programmes and reward points can support your travel goals, when used thoughtfully.

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Liquid Mutual Funds: A Practical Way to Park Short-Term Money

Short-term surplus often sits idle in savings accounts, losing value to inflation. Liquid mutual funds offer a structured way to park money safely, access it quickly, and earn modest returns, when used for the right purpose.

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IRDAI Health Insurance Guidelines 2025: Key Changes and What They Mean for You

Health insurance is meant to protect you when you need it most. To strengthen fairness, access, and transparency, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced a series of policyholder-friendly reforms that reshape how health insurance works in India.

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Top Mutual Funds 2025: Why Chasing Returns Doesn’t Build Wealth

Each year, investors search for the “best mutual funds to invest in,” hoping to replicate past success. Yet, data shows that chasing last year’s winners rarely leads to wealth creation. True success lies in discipline, patience, and following a process, not prediction.

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Beware of the Life Insurance Trap

Many life insurance buyers mistake savings for protection. Here’s how to spot common mis-selling traps and ensure your policy truly secures your family’s future.

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How to Select the Best Financial Advisor: A Professional Step-by-Step Guide

Selecting the right financial advisor goes beyond credentials or returns, it’s about finding a partner who understands your goals, values transparency, and guides you with objectivity and discipline.

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LIC Surrender or Continue? Making the Right Choice for Your Financial Goals

Not sure if you should surrender your LIC policy or go paid-up? Let’s break down the difference and help you make an informed, goal-aligned decision.

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How to Build a ₹1 Crore Portfolio: A Practical Guide for Indian Investors

Reaching ₹1 crore isn’t about luck or timing, it’s about discipline, consistency, and the patience to let compounding work in your favor.

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All About Direct Mutual Funds: Cost Saving or Goal Achievement?

Direct mutual funds promise cost savings, but investing isn’t just about expenses. Here’s how to know when going direct truly supports your long-term goals.

How to Categorise Financial Goals: Short, Medium, and Long-Term Goals Explained

Before we get into strategies and structures, it’s important to understand the value of categorising financial goals. Every individual has a unique set of aspirations, but not all goals carry the same urgency or impact. By breaking them down clearly, you can build a systematic, purpose-driven investment plan tailored to your life.