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Mitigating Liability Risks: Protecting Your Home from Potential Hazards

Loan Planning

3 min read

Mitigating Liability Risks: Protecting Your Home from Potential Hazards

This post explores liability risks associated with homeownership, offering strategies and real-life examples to help safeguard…

Should You Diversify Your Investments Beyond Nifty 50? Know What Should Be Your First Priority

Investing

2 min read

Should You Diversify Your Investments Beyond Nifty 50? Know What Should Be Your First Priority

The Nifty 50 Index has long been a popular investment choice for Indian investors, delivering an…

What is Fund of Funds? Know the Types, Advantages and Disadvantages of FOFs

Personal Finance

5 min read

What is Fund of Funds? Know the Types, Advantages and Disadvantages of FOFs

Investors looking for diversification often come across the term Fund of Funds (FoF). But what is…

Why HRs Must Address Employee Financial Wellbeing Now

Personal Finance

4 min read

Why HRs Must Address Employee Financial Wellbeing Now

The burden of financial stress weighs heavily on many employees, impacting their financial wellbeing. This persistent…

Will and estate planning: How to smoothly transfer your legacy 

Estate Planning

4 min read

Will and estate planning: How to smoothly transfer your legacy 

Estate planning might sound like something only the high-net-worth individuals or ultra-high-net-worth individuals worry about, but…

Navigating the Future: Comprehensive Retirement Planning for Indian Parents | Temperament by 1 Finance

Temperament

4 min read

Navigating the Future: Comprehensive Retirement Planning for Indian Parents | Temperament by 1 Finance

India is on the brink of a profound demographic shift, transitioning towards an ageing society with…

How Emotional Investing Triggers Bad Financial Decisions

Personal Finance

3 min read

How Emotional Investing Triggers Bad Financial Decisions

Traditional financial theory assumes that investors with access to complete market information make decisions based on…

Who Do You Trust to Give You Financial Advice?

Personal Finance

3 min read

Who Do You Trust to Give You Financial Advice?

It appears that everyone is talking about personal finance — watching ads during a cricket game…

What is Term Insurance Scoring and Ranking Model?

3 min read

What is Term Insurance Scoring and Ranking Model?

Selecting the right term insurance plan is a critical step in securing your family’s financial future.…

How to Save Tax Legally in India

Tax Planning

2 min read

How to Save Tax Legally in India

Everyone pays tax in some way or the other — and as we experience upward mobility and…

What Happens When a Parent Dies While You’re Young?

Personal Finance

4 min read

What Happens When a Parent Dies While You’re Young?

Many years ago, I came home from college one afternoon to find that my father had…

Rights of Banking Consumers and how they can raise their concerns

Personal Finance

4 min read

Rights of Banking Consumers and how they can raise their concerns

In the month of October, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) penalised two of the…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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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