Category: The Very Basics

Fixed Deposits

Are Fixed Deposits The Right Option For You?

Are Fixed Deposits all they are touted to be. Should we use them as our default method of saving for the futre or should we drop them from our basket.

Car

Don’t I Need A New Car To Show The World How Successful I Am?!

Want to buy a car. Make an informed decision about whether you should buy a new one or used. Also, figure how to fund the car.

Financial Advisors. What Are They And Do You Really Need Them?

Financial advisors are an integral part of the personal finance industry. What do they bring to the table and do we really need them?

How can you make money, lots of it, from the stock market?

Yes you can make money from the stock market, lots of it. But of course, it is not that simple. These are some basics to help you make money from the stock market.

Annuity funds comparison

Annuity Plan, With Guaranteed Income? Here Is How You Can Compare Returns.

Annuity investmetn advertisements look very compelling. Do your own numbers to compare with equally safe investments and judge if it is worth investing.

get on to the Mutual Funds gravy train

The Barest Minimum You Need To Know Before Investing In Mutual Funds!

The very basics of mutual funds. the minimum you need to know before you can start investing in mutual funds. Mutual Funds 101

Credit Cards: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.

Credit cards, boon and bane of our time. Here is a look at the good, bad and ugly side of these cards. To help you decide whether you need one.

Planning For Retirement

Retirement planning. Some thoughts and basic guide to retirement planning. Living a long and happy post retirement life.