Benefits of using a credit card
2 out of three Americans own a credit card and use it regularly. Most of us are aware about the benefits of credit card usage. Some however are held back either because of lack...
Category: Personal Finance
Investment lessons from Dhoni
MS Dhoni is known for his calmness in the face of adversity. No amount of pressure has ever affected “Captain Cool”. There are several investment lessons one can learn from Dhoni and the way...
What is IOT? Which stocks can help generate wealth?
Internet of Things (IoT) describes the network of physical objects—a.k.a. “things“—that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the Internet....
Why Bitcoin might fail sooner or later
Every day we hear stories of people using Bitcoin to purchase more and more expensive items. In May 2010, two pizzas was purchased for 10,000 Bitcoins. In December 2013 a $103,000 Tesla was bought...
Money lessons from Monopoly
Monopoly is a beloved game played by friends and family alike. Monopoly has managed to enrage even the calmest of persons. While we spend days and nights playing this game, little do we realize...
Do you need investment in international equity to build wealth?
With several international equity funds in the market, the question that arises is, should you have some investment in international equity? While some international funds have matched the returns of the domestic markets, the...
Markets at record highs. Should you delay investing in the market?
With the NIFTY above 15,500 levels, are you unsure whether this is the right time to be investing in the stock market? It is true that with the markets at record levels, a correction...
Series II of Sovereign Gold Bonds 2021-22 opens up. Should you invest?
The second tranche of sovereign gold bond (SGBs) issued by the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) for this fiscal is open. Here’s what investors must know before buying them. What’s on offer The SGBs will be issued to investors...
Personal Finance Tips for FY 2020-21
Last year businesses collapsed, healthcare expenses shot up, lost jobs, interest rates dropped, and stock markets gyrated wildly. As you draw up a plan for managing your personal finance in the new financial year,...
How to avoid a debt trap?
In the current day and age, credit is available at the tap of a button. It is very important to ensure that we avoid a debt trap. Once we fall into the debt trap,...
