Financial Planning

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12 Oct 2020

7 Tips to Track your Spending for Creating a Realistic Financial Plan

Creating a financial plan is often associated with long drawn portfolios, investments, trading, and more. However, while investing in long-term and short-term options, growth of wealth is the fundamental principle of financial planning and developing an effective budget forms its base. Before you go on to venture into more serious aspects such as retirement planning, […]

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24 Sep 2020

7 Things that Make Value Investing Successful in the Long Run

There are two types of stocks, growth and value stocks. The former are stocks that offer a growth rate above the average, while value stocks are undervalued stocks. Surprisingly, value investing is an often ignored area of investing that not many individuals like to venture into. By definition, value investing refers to purchasing stocks when […]

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28 Aug 2020

10 REASONS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONDUCT A MID-YEAR FINANCIAL CHECKUP

As the year progresses, it’s easy to get caught up in your daily routine and overlook the status of your finances. While it may be common to review your finances at the beginning and end of the year, not everyone might make it a point to check the status of their finances and investments halfway […]

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20 Aug 2020

6 Things You Must Remember About Dedicated Portfolios

Dedicated portfolios, also referred to as structured portfolios, are based on a cash flow matching dedication strategy. This approach aims to generate stable cash flows to match the anticipated liabilities of the future. The portfolio derives its name from the fact that it is dedicated to providing a minimum flow of cash to meet the […]

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18 Aug 2020

10 Milestones to Financial Independence

Financial independence is a dream for many. While everyone aspires to be financially independent, it can sometimes be hard to achieve it. As you go through life, your responsibilities change. Your definition of financial independence in your 20s could be to pay off your student loans. In your 30s, it could be to buy a […]

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17 Aug 2020

7 Essential Financial Steps for New Parents to Take

Having a child can be a mixed ride. While the anticipation, excitement, and exuberance are well celebrated, the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty can be hard to deal with. Life for new parents can be full of hurdles, but having a roadmap can help you overcome most obstacles. One of the primary concerns for new parents […]

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13 Aug 2020

Risk Tolerance Lessons from Covid-19

The pandemic of Covid-19 was a wake-up call for all countries. The virus did not only endanger millions of lives across the world but also brought everything to a standstill. It affected the global economy, and brought it to a halt where recession seemed unavoidable. But valuable lessons were learnt from this pandemic. This may […]

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10 Jul 2020

5 Things You Can Do to Make Better Investments During Challenging Market Conditions

Market volatility can be a matter of serious concern. Challenging market conditions affect the value of investments and often cause significant losses. Such as, in COVID-19, the S&P 500, Dow Jones, or Nasdaq saw a 10% fall until mid-March, 2020.  But, if there is a sound investment plan in place, market volatility usually is a […]

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29 Jun 2020

10 Financial Planning Actions to Consider During an Economic Crisis

An economic crisis is a situation where a country experiences a financial plunge. It affects the GDP value, as well as reduces liquidity in the system. It also causes drastic market fluctuations and can lead to inflation or deflation. What is more startling is the lack of preparedness to tackle such situations, causing further economic […]

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18 Jun 2020

Why are stocks recovering as the economy declines?

Optimism. It isn’t something many Americans have been able to hold onto during this COVID-19 financial crisis. From small business shutdowns, record-high unemployment levels, and the launch of the largest economic relief effort ever passed in US history under the CARES Act, there has been little for the country to rally for since mid-February. However, […]

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11 Jun 2020

Portfolio Assumptions That Can Harm Your Financial Planning

The accuracy of your financial plans is a huge determinant of how your life will be post-retirement. To plan with precision, you need to make certain assumptions, some driven by facts and others based on cautious judgment. However, in both scenarios, the assumptions need to be as close to reality as possible for financial planning […]

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10 Jun 2020

How can Financial Advisors Help you with Navigating the Post Covid-19 Economy?

The coronavirus outbreak has affected humans in many ways. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it not only a health crisis but also a situation that impacts society, life, economy, and the future of the world. However, there is a bright side to everything, and people have a lot to learn from their current circumstances. […]

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05 Jun 2020

Ways to Circumvent Short-Termism

Short-termism is defined as an investor’s extreme concentration on profits made on the basis of short-term analysis at the cost of long-term benefits. This short-sightedness of investors forces them to make decisions based on the quarterly and annual performance of stocks and companies. Short-termism also arises due to the boost in the number of available […]

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02 Jun 2020

Best Financial Planning Strategy for Children with Special Needs

Parenthood is a substantial financial and emotional responsibility. These duties increase multi-fold when bringing up a child with special needs. Parents usually worry about children’s health, education, and marriage. However, parents of children with special needs have a different set of worries like covering the cost of treatments, therapies, and having someone to take care […]

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12 May 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic Implications Highlight Significance of Financial Planning

The Coronavirus crisis has brought people face-to-face with their worst economic nightmares. While some might have been prepared to deal with financial emergencies, many others believed that they would never have to face such a time in their lifetime. For the majority of people, it is becoming increasingly difficult to emerge out of the financial […]

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The blog articles on this website are provided for general educational and informational purposes only, and no content included is intended to be used as financial or legal advice. A professional financial advisor should be consulted prior to making any investment decisions. Each person’s financial situation is unique, and your advisor would be able to provide you with the financial information and advice related to your financial situation.