Should you borrow to invest? The truth about taking a personal loan for stocks | Mint

The Indian stock market continues to remain volatile due to the ongoing geo-political issues such as: Trump’s tariff threat, Russia-Ukraine war, global inflation, high interest rates etc. All these issues have cumulatively resulted in India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index suffering a swift correction of more than 10% over the last six months. Nifty 50 has … Read more

Pay off debt or invest? Here’s how to decide what’s best for your money | Mint

As India’s household debt continues to grow, many consumers are faced with a pressing financial question: whether to pay off debt or invest their extra cash? This dilemma is particularly pertinent in today’s economic backdrop, where issues such as: interest rates, repayment terms and potential investment returns play extremely important roles. That is why it … Read more

International women’s day: 4 financial tips every woman should know for smart fund allocation | Mint

International Women’s Day is just as good a day as any to provide strength to women and enable them to be the torchbearers of their own financial destiny. This can be done through proper planning, effective money management and thoughtful fund allocation. Now, it is a given that investing appears to be a difficult task … Read more

‘The Leopard’ on Netflix: How a prince’s struggle teaches valuable money lessons | Mint

Netflix released this beautiful period drama about a revolution most of us did not learn in high school: the great unification which is said to have started in Turin (called ‘The Cradle of Italian liberty’ for having been the political and intellectual centre of the Risorgimento that led to that unification of Italy). Even if … Read more

Dividend yield funds: Why should you invest in them? Key advantages explained | Mint

If you are a new investor and exploring new schemes to invest, there are multiple options to choose from. From large cap funds to value funds and ELSS to thematic funds – there are options galore. There is no denying the fact that each category has its own set of advantages and characteristics. Here, we … Read more

Mutual Funds: Global demographics are undergoing a sea change—Are you keeping pace? | Mint

Mutual fund operators transform their investment operations to exploit emerging market opportunities because the global population continues to shift unpredictably. The global economy transformation gives an array of investment options to investors. The changing demographics affect the commercial sectors in which mutual funds tend to invest between mature populations in developed countries and the developing … Read more

5 costly mutual fund mistakes to avoid during market corrections | Mint

The mutual fund industry is rapidly growing due to digital inclusion. On the other hand, equity markets are continuously correcting over the last few months due to intense FII selling, fear of Trump tariffs, weak market earnings etc. Due to these developments, retail investors are increasingly getting confused on how to steer clear of mistakes … Read more

A Complete Unknown: Bob Dylan’s Oscar-worthy performance reveals powerful money lessons | Mint

A young musician hitchhikes his way from Minnesota to meet Woody Guthrie who was in a hospital. He meets Pete Seeger, another folk legend who is visiting Guthrie at the hospital. The young man sings ‘A Song to Woody’ and both Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie recognise that the lad can carry a tune. The … Read more

Investment word of the day: Compounded Annual Growth Rate — how to calculate CAGR and what are its limitations? | Mint

Investment word of the day: Tracking your investments is essential for understanding how your money performs over time. Skipping this practice will make it difficult to know if you’re on the right track to meet your financial goals. One effective way to measure investment growth is CAGR. What is CAGR? The Compound Annual Growth Rate, … Read more