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SIPS VS SPENDING
Rs 20k SIP in risky instrument with high return or Rs 27k SIP in less-risky option? The math of investing more vs chasing higher returnsChasing higher returns is a good aim to have. But it’s not as easy as it looks. Having a year or two of above-average returns is easy actua...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
Your monthly spend also decides how soon you can retire: Expense tracking apps, AI tools are changing how Indians investExpense-tracking apps, spreadsheets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) -generated analysis, and budgeting dashboards are not merely bookkeeping ...
Mother’s Day 2026: Why mutual fund SIPs, emergency funds, and insurance are essential for mothersFinancial experts emphasize smart planning for mothers' future security, urging early and consistent investing. Flexi-cap and large-cap fun...
As war settles, time to be bullish? Maybe: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 24%After a weak 2025 and a not-so-great January-February 2026, the Indian mid- and small-cap segments followed the market as it headed south i...
Defence mutual funds surge up to 25% in a month. Should you invest now or wait for a correction?Defence mutual funds have surged up to 25% in a month, driven by geopolitical tensions. Experts advise against chasing this sharp rally, ci...
Noida techie earning Rs 12 LPA asks ChatGPT when he can get married? AI replies 'Year 1 tight, Year 2 tight, Year 3 comfortable'A Noida-based techie earning Rs 12 LPA asked AI when he could get married comfortably after sharing his full expense and savings details. B...
Mutual funds raise tech exposure in March after 8-year low. Tactical move or trend reversal?Mutual funds raised tech exposure in March after an eight-year low, driven by tactical rebalancing and improved valuations. Experts say glo...
Boosting Rs 1.8 cr retirement corpus to Rs 9.1 cr: How your 8% salary hike can easily increase your SIP by 20%Boosting SIP investments beyond salary hikes can significantly amplify wealth creation. Increasing SIPs by 20% annually, compared to a flat...
Valentine & money: Love may be blind, but ignoring your partner’s financial habits can cost you laterLove often overlooks financial compatibility. Experts warn of red flags in dating, from unequal spending to conflicting money personalities...
Spend as well as save on Diwali by remaining financially disciplined: Here’s how to strike a financial balanceDiwali brings joy and spending. Experts advise planning, setting boundaries, and budgeting for celebrations. Thoughtful spending creates me...
Earning Rs 25 LPA and still struggling? CA says you are not 'poor', just 'systematically trapped'Many Indian middle-class earners struggle financially despite high salaries. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik highlights the 'financial a...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Stock picking amid market chaos: How to avoid value traps during corrections, Kashyap Javeri decodesAs FII relentlessly sell Indian equities, the markets must spend increasing efforts on what are the tailwinds available now. For one, the r...
How to build Rs 1 crore nest egg: A guide to SIP calculatorsThe earlier you start, the higher the probability of achieving your goal. Time is your ally in investing, as it amplifies the power of comp...
Mutual Fund AUM at all-time high of Rs 66.70 lakh crore in August: AMFIThe mutual fund industry’s AUM reached a record Rs 66.70 lakh crore, driven by net inflows and equity market gains. Growth/equity schemes h...
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Banks, Capital goods among top 5 sectors to bet on in 2024: Ajit BanerjeeThough the fundamentals in the Indian market appear to be strong presently driven by easing inflation and growth in corporate earnings in j...
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath not a fan of small plastic bottles, says world is heading toward one-sip water pouchesNithin Kamath, founder of Zerodha, believes that small plastic water bottles are contributing to the plastic waste problem. Kamath notes th...
Investment advice for millennialsStrategies millennial investors can follow to maximize the returns of their investment.
Expect lower returns from mutual fund SIPs in future: Here's whyHistorical SIP returns are at higher levels. Returns generated by mutual funds schemes are better because of the stellar performance by the...
Should you opt for ‘daily SIP’ option in mutual funds?Recently, two mutual fund houses launched daily SIPs or Systematic Investment Plans.