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What is HRA? Latest HRA calculation, how to claim HRA exemption for FY 2024-25

ITR Filing

6 min read

What is HRA? Latest HRA calculation, how to claim HRA exemption for FY 2024-25

The House Rent Allowance (HRA) is an allowance that an employer offers to employees to help…

Financial Well-Being vs. Financial Wellness: What’s the Difference?

Personal Finance

5 min read

Financial Well-Being vs. Financial Wellness: What’s the Difference?

Financial Well-Being focuses on long-term financial stability, while Financial Wellness emphasizes immediate financial health and day-to-day…

Documents Required for Surrendering a Life Insurance Policy

Personal Finance

3 min read

Documents Required for Surrendering a Life Insurance Policy

Surrendering a life insurance policy with the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India involves a structured…

Types of Wills in India: Know the differences

Estate Planning

5 min read

Types of Wills in India: Know the differences

In India, wills are essential legal documents that allow individuals to specify how their assets should…

Set off and carry forward of losses in Income Tax

Tax Planning

5 min read

Set off and carry forward of losses in Income Tax

Navigate the complexities of income tax by mastering the set off and carry forward of losses…

How to Change Nominee in NPS

NPS

3 min read

How to Change Nominee in NPS

The National Pension System (NPS) allows subscribers to designate a nominee who will receive the accumulated…

How to Interpret AIS and TIS on the Income Tax Portal: A Comprehensive Overview

Tax Planning

3 min read

How to Interpret AIS and TIS on the Income Tax Portal: A Comprehensive Overview

"Simplify your tax process as we demystify the Annual Information Statement (AIS) and the Taxpayer Information…

Tax-Loss Harvesting for FY2024-25: How to Set Off Loss from Stocks, Mutual Fund and Save Tax

ITR Filing

4 min read

Tax-Loss Harvesting for FY2024-25: How to Set Off Loss from Stocks, Mutual Fund and Save Tax

Tax-loss harvesting is a financial strategy in which you sell investments at a loss and use…

HDFC Regalia Gold Credit Card review 2025: Premium, but not quite

Credit cards blogs

7 min read

HDFC Regalia Gold Credit Card review 2025: Premium, but not quite

A credit card that finds balance when it comes to reward category. HDFC Regalia Gold Credit…

HDFC Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card Review 2025: All-rounder in premium segment but requires high spend

Credit cards blogs

8 min read

HDFC Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card Review 2025: All-rounder in premium segment but requires high spend

A credit card that offers premium services but demands high spends. HDFC Diners Club Black Metal…

Affordable Housing in Mumbai and Its Complex Challenges

Real estate

6 min read

Affordable Housing in Mumbai and Its Complex Challenges

Housing affordability, which means being able to buy or rent a home without straining finances, is…

ITR-1 vs. ITR-2: Eligibility, key differences, which one should you file for FY 2024-25?

ITR Filing

8 min read

ITR-1 vs. ITR-2: Eligibility, key differences, which one should you file for FY 2024-25?

This blog is a comprehensive comparison of ITR-1 and ITR-2 for the Assessment Year 2025–26

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What is financial planning?

Financial planning is the process of evaluating your current finances and making a plan to map your journey to financial well-being.

It involves looking at all aspects of your financial life - income, savings, debt, investments, etc.

The aim is to understand where you stand today financially and then chart a course to get you where you want to be in the long run.

Financial planning provides direction and structure to your finances. It helps you intentionally move toward financial wellness.

The plan equips you to prepare for expected life events like retirement as well as unexpected events.

In short, financial planning bridges your present circumstances to your desired financial future. It gives you a path to follow.

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What are the benefits of working with a financial advisor?

Working with a financial advisor can provide an invaluable perspective on your current situation. With the help of a financial advisor, you can assess your finances holistically - debts, assets, income streams, and more. With this comprehensive understanding, the advisor helps craft strategies tailored to your needs.

A financial plan crafted by a qualified advisor grants you agency over your financial life. It transforms vague anxiety about the future into proactive preparation. With expert guidance, you can map out actionable steps to strengthen your finances over time.

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Why is financial planning important?

Financial planning is important because it provides clarity and control over your finances.

Having a financial plan helps you:

  • Understand where you stand financially today
  • Map out specific steps to improve your financial situation
  • Prepare for major life events like marriage, child’s education, retirement etc.
  • Budget effectively and evaluate your investment portfolio
  • Strategic Tax Planning & Filing
  • Manage and reduce debt
  • Being financially ready for emergencies
  • Creating a will to preserve your legacy

In short, financial planning is essential for financial stability and peace of mind. It gives your finances direction and purpose. With proper planning, you can take charge of your money and build financial security.

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