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Brief explainers to help you stay on top of what’s new and relevant in personal finance.

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How Exchange-Traded Funds Can Add to Your Portfolio story image

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You get the best of both worlds — stocks and mutual funds

The Dos and Don’ts of Sharing Your Financial Data story image

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Sharing financial data may seem scary, but when done with caution and purpose, it can serve you well

How to Go About Planning for Retirement story image

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Here’s what it takes to build a retirement plan that works for you

Why You Should Consider Refinancing Your Debt story image

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Swapping your loan for one with favourable terms can be a good option to manage your liabilities better

Should Fixed Deposits Be a Part of Your Financial Plan? story image

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The long-favoured investment continues to be popular, and for good reason

Going Beyond Traditional Ways of Investing in Real Estate story image

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It’s possible to earn income off property without fully owning it

What to Keep in Mind While Building Your Financial Plan story image

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Factoring in all aspects of your finances, and reviewing them regularly, are cornerstones of a steadfast financial plan

How Overconfidence Can Knock Your Portfolio Off Balance story image

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With investing, you could be treading a thin line between being sure of yourself and overestimating your abilities

How to Build a Good Credit Score story image

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A good credit score can be incredibly valuable — and it’s not too hard to get there

How to Save Tax Legally in India story image

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Strategic tax planning can go a long way

5 Mistakes to Avoid While Choosing Your Life Insurance Policy story image

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What people often get wrong about life insurance, according to a financial planner

7 Ways to Achieve Financial Freedom story image

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A financial planner’s roadmap to being at peace with your finances