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Have you ever wondered why we pray to the 8 forms of Goddess Lakshmi (Ashtha Lakshmi) during Diwali? It has an interesting significance. Hinduism defines wealth in a much broader and deeper sense. Wealth is not just about money but is also about t

As we celebrate Diwali with the sound of crackers (slightly muffled though), it is time to reflect on how to also create a cracker of a portfolio. OK, forget about a portfolio and let us make out start with buying equities. Here is a wonderful ana

Throughout history, Diwali has been considered as an auspicious event to start-off on any new journey, spiritual, financial, or otherwise. Be it a new asset purchase, a new business venture, the diversification of an existing business, or even making

Indian equity markets touched a new high in January 2018 (Nifty and Sensex reached a closing high of 11,130 and 36,283 levels respectively on January 29, 2018) led by recovery in corporate earnings and fading effect of demonetization and GST.

A financial plan is the key to achieving a financially secure future. A financial plan accounts for all of your long-term and short-term financial goals. However, as life is uncertain, your financial plans can be negatively affected by events that ar

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Owning a house is an important milestone for any individual, especially in India, where it is, more often than not, compared with getting married and, at times, with having one’s first child. There is an emotional, personal, as well as cultural sig

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A decade ago, stocks, bonds, futures, and options used to be traded on web-based platforms on stock trading websites. With the advent of mobile trading applications, Online Trading can now be done from the palms of one’s hands. Most of these pla

Scheduling regular body health check-ups has become a widely accepted norm these days. However, this wonderful habit should also apply in fiscal matters. A routine check of one’s financial status is as important as a health check-up. Evaluating you