Where should you invest in Bank FDs or Debt Mutual Funds?
As the global economy has entered a phase where the interest rates have been shooting up abruptly, debt investments have begun to pose as an attractive option for investors. While debt mutual funds provide many similar benefits as compared to bank FDs, it has caused investors to feel mixed up about selecting the suitable investment option for their portfolio. To understand how to choose...
How Are Rising Interest Rates Affecting Home Loans?
Here’s an interesting tradition related to houses. Many people follow the practice of painting their front door red. In America, it is done to radiate a welcoming energy and to symbolize that it is a safe place for travelers to stop by. In Ireland, a red door is believed to ward off evil spirits while in Scotland, doors are painted red once the owners have paid off their mortgage. Homes...
Do You Need To Pay Tax On Diwali Gifts?
Diwali is just around the corner and we are eagerly waiting to once again hear the sound of laughter in our home, filled with family and friends remembering the old times while making new memories. We are even excited to light up our balconies with lanterns and doorsteps with diyas to make this festival of lights even brighter. Diwali is that time of the year when we wake up early in...
How To Select The Best Debt Mutual Funds?
While commuting to work, you catch a glimpse of the same billboard every morning. It says something along the same lines of ‘Get rid of all your financial worries by investing in best debt mutual funds.’ You might find it amusing. If it were that easy, wouldn’t everyone be rich? But what if we told you, it is not that hard or out of reach either? Because with every little eye roll or...
Everything You Need To Know About Equity Mutual Funds
The rat race of life has made us believe that we are constantly competing with our neighbors. Your neighbor bought an expensive car? You wonder why you can’t have one? Your neighbor moved to a posh locality? You start to wonder why you can’t do the same? These thoughts stem from the hustle culture that promotes work over life in our attempts to improve our standard of...
Why Is Rupee Depreciating?
The Indian rupee has fallen to record lows amid the worsening risk sentiment and the continued spree of overseas outflows from domestic equities. The rupee fell to an all-time low of 77.6125 against the U.S. Dollar due to sell-off inequities. A major reason for sell-off inequities Hike in interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve.Weakening global economic growth prospects.Growth...
Why Review Your 2021 Finances Before 2022 – FFC Ep 55
The new year is just a day away. To ensure that the coming year to be stress-free, you must review your finances. This review will help you assess how you have done with your finances in the last year, where you stand today, and the steps you need to take to set yourself up for success financially in the short and long term. Reviewing your 2021 finances will help you organize your...
What Is RBI Retail Direct Scheme, Benefits & Risks- FFC EP 53
You can now invest in G-sec directly through RBI Retail Direct Scheme. The government launched a platform that will allow retail investors to buy and sell government securities on their own through – RBI Retail Direct Gilt Account. Under RBI Retail Direct Scheme, one can invest in RBI Bonds, Central Govt Bonds, State Govt Bonds, SGB and Treasury Bills. one can invest in primary as...
What Is Cryptocurrency | Cryptocurrency Explained – FFC 52
Cryptocurrency is a virtual or digital currency that is backed by cryptography which cannot be counterfeit or double-spend. Most of the cryptocurrencies that we see today are based on Blockchain technology. Blockchain is a system that records the transactions related to cryptocurrency and saves them in several computers linked with each other using a peer-to-peer network. To know more...