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EDITORIAL PICKS TO HELP YOU PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE

Taking a step back to take two steps forward. That’s some wisdom to pay heed to. As you grow, take a minute or two to evaluate and reevaluate priorities.
We all take inspiration from the past to shape our future. As we celebrate the 75th year of our country’s Independence, it gives us an opportunity to ponder over becoming financially free. 
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Retirement planning is an important financial goal, given its long term nature. There may come times when you lose focus. Knowing the ways you can go wrong with your retirement plan, will only help you avoid them.
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The fall and rise of interest rates always makes for news, leaving mixed outcome among savers and investors. Let’s first understand what is interest rate – interest is what you pay for borrowing money, and what banks pay you for saving money with them. 
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At some point or the other, we all have heard of inflation and felt its impact, because inflation effectively shrinks the value of your money over time.
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You must have seen countless advertisements for mutual funds with the disclaimer “Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully.” The offer document and KIM (Key Information Memorandum) are two of these critical documents.
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Buying a house will probably be one of the most important financial decisions you make in your lifetime. It requires a lot of planning to ensure that your other financial milestones do not suffer as you make your dream home a reality. To buy a house, you will probably need to take a home loan. While banks offer loans up to 80-90%¹ of the value of the home, around 10-20% of the money has to be paid up front by you in the form of a down payment. Here’s how you can go about saving money while planning to settle down in your dream home.
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People generally start investing to get more out of their money, thinking mostly of the upside – but they don’t always account for the risks associated with their investments. Similarly, while the internet has many resources highlighting the ‘best performing assets/schemes' etc. there are far fewer sources alerting investors to the associated risks.
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HOW TO GET STARTED

Want to understand how "finally" to get started? Absorb in the pool of knowledge to get a head start.
How To Plan For Retirement As A Single Woman
Research has shown that women have a longer life expectancy than men.¹ So, in this context, managing personal finances for women, assumes even more importance.
Further, single women do not have the support of a spouse when planning for their finances. Hence, it is important to have a proper plan in place for retirement. Here is how you can go about it.
May 2023
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A Guide to Financial Planning for Your Child's Education
In India, a child's education is an important life goal and milestone. Parents invest their time, effort, and attention to ensure a good education for their children. A critical factor you need to plan for as a parent is expenses.
Apr 2023
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How To Streamline Your Finances as a Working Mom
For working mothers, it is a challenge to juggle multiple roles at home and work. Their financial planning needs are unique. Financial planning for 40-year-olds can be tricky because women need to manage regular expenses of their family, and also plan for goals like their children’s education and retirement.
Mar 2023
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How to Manage Your Finances After Divorce: A Guide For Women
A divorce can be a stressful and life-changing event. It may also have financial implications, especially for women. After divorce, a woman would have to sustain herself, possibly on a lower income. Plus, she may have to take stock of her financial situation on her own. But help is at hand. Here is how you can manage your finances effectively post a divorce.
Jan 2023
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How SIP Can Help You Build a Corpus For Your Child’s Education and Marriage
As a parent, you want to provide the best of everything to your children. However, the best comes at a cost. Education is expensive and if you dream of sending your child to a premier college or university, you must plan well in advance.
Nov 2022
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Raise Your Children to Be Money-wise
Teach your children about money and make them financially responsible citizens.
Sep 2022
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How Can You Assess & Improve Your Financial Health In Your 40s?
Financial health is of paramount importance, irrespective of one’s age, and is especially so when one is responsible for supporting the family.
Jul 2022
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INSIGHTS THAT WORK FOR YOU

Different things work for different people. Even if you are at the same life stage. Understand what works for you, as you prepare to watch your money grow.
Household Budgeting
An easy and smart guide to managing your household expenses effectively
Salaried employees can save taxes by meticulously utilising the gamut of exemptions and deductions available under various sections in the Income Tax India Act, 1961.
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In today’s competitive and consumerist society where parents have little control over their children’s spending habits, it is difficult to teach them the value of money and its accountability. Childhood experiences and mental processes have a huge impact on how we handle our finances. As a result, it makes sense to instill good financial habits in children from a young age. Here are a few ideas to inculcate the right money habit among children. 
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Here’s a look at deductions that a salaried employee can avail.

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Many experts would recommend our priority should be to pay off high interest debt. Needless to say, paying off debt will provide you with peace of mind. It will also help you free up funds for other obligations/goals. Here’s how you can use your surplus cash smartly. 
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"Earning a lot of money is not the key to prosperity – how you handle it is." Dave Ramsey, leading American financial guru. Building a corpus for the future requires careful planning and discipline. It’s important to inculcate good financial habits that will help you make progress in your financial plans. At the same time, it is important to avoid habits that might drag you back. Here are 7 financial habits that might be preventing you from growing your money effectively.
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You might be about 20 years away from your retirement, and may already have been prudent enough to start saving towards this goal years ago – but as you enter your 40s, it’s the right time to up your financial game.
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You might be living life king-size, but check if your lifestyle is out of sync with your finances.
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Protect
Shield yourself and your loved ones with robust insurance planning
Employer-sponsored plans are intended to encourage individuals/employees to plan for retirement or hedge risks.
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Nomination is an important activity that many of us miss which eventually bothers family members. 
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Asset allocation is the most critical decision that you will take in your journey of investment. 
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Having an insurance cover does not suffice. It is equally important to understand what your policy covers and what different terminology used in the policy document mean.

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Life begins in the 40s, they say! From a financial perspective, however, the real business of life begins right on the day one becomes financially independent. To make sure your 40s and beyond become the best years of your life, it’s best to start holistically planning your finances as early as possible. An integral part of financial planning is to have the right types of insurance plans. Here are the four most important insurance policies that should be in place in your 40s:
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If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us, it’s the need to save and prepare for emergencies. However, the money you set aside for emergencies could also be used to pay off your existing debts. Which should you prioritise? Paying off your debt or saving up for an emergency?
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Insurance plays a crucial role in financial planning and is integral to financial security.
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Save & Invest
Save and invest for your secure future
Here are five steps you can follow while investing to optimise returns at adjusted risk levels. 
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Your dream home, luxury cars, overseas vacations require high capital. Planned expenses are often met by liquidating investments. 
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As you enter retired life, it’s important to continue investment planning. Your goal planning will involve accumulating savings to manage expenses and help you pursue your interests in retirement. Many people look at investments for retirement planning expecting high returns in the shortest time. However, in reality, high-return low-risk investment options are rare. Most often, risk and returns are directly proportional. Hence, during investment planning, it’s important to match your risk appetite with the risk of the investment product you select.
There are two broad types of investment options available to you – financial and non-financial assets. Financial assets can be further categorised into market-linked products such as mutual funds, and fixed-income products such as Public Provident Fund and bank fixed deposits. Non-financial assets may include gold or real estate.
Here are some of the investment options that will help you achieve your personal finance goals as you enter retirement:
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Everyone dreams of retiring rich – but if you are not already sitting pretty on a sizeable estate, achieving it can take some smart planning, and commitment.
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You should be prepared for your retirement, both mentally and financially. Failure to prepare could cause you money worries in retirement, so it’s important to plan carefully.
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In today’s globalised world, we use the products of countless multinational companies without even realising it. At the same time, globalisation also gives you opportunities to invest in these companies and include them in your financial portfolio - and global funds are the way to do it.
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PODCAST

In PGIM India podcast series, we bring you insights on money management and personal finance to help you make smart investment decisions

5 smart ways to use Systematic Transfer Plan & Systematic Withdrawal Plan
5 smart ways to use Systematic Transfer Plan & Systematic Withdrawal Plan

Systematic Transfer Plan and Systematic Withdrawal Plan are tools offered by mutual funds that provide convenience and flexibility to cater to investor’s different financial goals. 

Jan 2024
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How to invest in Global Companies
How to invest in Global Companies

In this episode of Money Buddy, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, takes us through why investors should consider investing beyond Indian markets and the options available to diversify their portfolios in international stocks.   

Aug 2023
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Automate your portfolio with Balanced Advantage Funds
Automate your portfolio with Balanced Advantage Funds

Balanced Advantage Funds dynamically adjust their equity and fixed income exposure based on a pre-determined formula. 

Aug 2023
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Best of both worlds - How Hybrid Funds Give You An Edge
Best of both worlds - How Hybrid Funds Give You An Edge

In this episode, Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad discuss why investors are lapping up Hybrid Funds and how to go about selecting the right Hybrid Fund for your portfolio.

Jan 2024
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5 steps to Build your Emergency Fund with Debt Mutual Funds
5 steps to Build your Emergency Fund with Debt Mutual Funds

In this episode, Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad discuss the importance of creating an emergency fund, where to invest, and shares five simple steps to create an emergency fund corpus.

Nov 2023
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The what, how and why of asset allocation
The what, how and why of asset allocation

In this episode, Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad discuss what asset allocation is, different types of asset allocation, its benefits, what goes into making a diversified portfolio, and more. 

Nov 2023
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