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05 Oct 2019
A company is made up of different employees. Some are fresher trainees, just starting out their careers, and some are high ranking officials with years and years of experience. Every company has a different set of regulations while dealing with different categories of employees, based on their qualifications, departments, time spent in the company, salary, […]
6 Min Read
04 Oct 2019
If you have been following the news, you will know that the Federal Bank reduced interest rates for the second time this year. Although the change was made by a slight margin and against the expectations of the President, it was warmly welcomed by financial markets as a buffer against global slowdown. The reduction by […]
5 Min Read
03 Oct 2019
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) and 529 plans or education savings account (ESA) are always kept on the far ends of the financial planning spectrum. While IRAs and 401 (k)s are a common investment tool for retirement planning, 529 plans and ESAs are considered the obvious choice for education funds. In this article, we are going […]
6 Min Read
01 Oct 2019
The title itself is quite self explanatory. The biggest misconception of all time is that financial planning is for the wealthy. The truth, however, is that financial planning is a path to being wealthy. Not everyone is born with a silver spoon, but with proper planning and investments, some people can turn their faith around. […]
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25 Sep 2019
Recession is defined as a prolonged period of decline in economic activity. Typically, if the economy suffers from two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product or GDP, it is considered to be in recession. As per businessman and financial commentator, Jim Rogers, recession is an unavoidable part of the market, and hits the economy […]
5 Min Read
24 Sep 2019
Artificial Intelligence or AI has taken the world by a storm. Going by the recent trends in technology and human acceptance and dependence on it, the time when robots completely and automatically devise financial plans is not too far away. British physicist, Stephen Hawking, once said, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the […]
5 Min Read
17 Sep 2019
As per a recent survey conducted by the Employee Benefits Research Institute, over 30% of Americans over the age of 55 have only saved $ 10,000 for retirement. The idea of Social Security and Medicare has led most people to believe that they don’t need to save in other types of accounts or investment vehicles. […]
5 Min Read
16 Sep 2019
Contrary to popular belief, an income is not just limited to your pre-retirement days. It is also an essential part of your life post retirement. You spend all your life, saving your money in different types of retirement accounts and schemes. Every account or investment has a different rate of interest, maturity period, tax benefit, […]
6 Min Read
15 Sep 2019
When you think of retirement planning, you have a gamut of options to choose from. There are many employer-sponsored retirement plans, like the 401(K) or individual retirement account (IRA) that come with a lot of benefits. The real inconvenience, however, is the fact that retirement benefits are not always exempted from taxes. Needless to say, […]
5 Min Read
10 Sep 2019
The importance of retirement planning cannot be stressed upon enough. Considering the increase in the number of centenarians in America, a person who retires at the age of 60, may have another 30-40 years of living without an income. Moreover, women generally live longer than men, adding some more years to their retirement. You must […]
5 Min Read
09 Sep 2019
Social Security benefits are undoubtedly one of the steadiest and most stable sources of income in retirement. But it is important to understand that these benefits work in combination with other sources of income, dividends, and interests that you earn. They are also taxable. The most alarming aspect of Social Security that most people are […]
5 Min Read
07 Sep 2019
People spend their entire lives in the constant endeavor of building wealth. Money drives the world. It is, thus, necessary to have a sound understanding of the methods to earn and invest money. Moreover, there are also some other surprising money statistics that you should always know and keep a tab on. The more you […]
6 Min Read
06 Sep 2019
Little drops of water make a mighty ocean. Recent statistics show that 30% of Americans older than 55 have no retirement savings and almost 75% over the age of 40 are not meeting their retirement goals. People often presume that investing requires a lot of money, and thus, keep delaying the process. In reality, investing […]
5 Min Read
04 Sep 2019
Business magnate and philanthropist, Warren Buffett once said, “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Most people aspire to be millionaires living in big mansions and owning precious assets. But being wealthy is not just limited to living life king-size. The rich and famous personalities around […]
4 Min Read
02 Sep 2019
At different stages of life, people have different goals, savings, investments, and expenses. They also have a different appetite for risk. Financial planning is a dynamic activity and it becomes necessary to invest only after researching well about investment plans and strategies that are best suited for one’s age. If you reflect back on your […]
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