Key Takeaways Take a step back and use reasoning to avoid impulsive purchases and emotional spending. Our attitude should be to focus on long-term impacts over instant gratification. By associating positive feelings with our tough choices, we have a higher chance of not relapsing into our old ways. Attaching an emotional significance to a future goal …
Key Takeaways Robo-advisors are automated platforms that provide financial advice or investment management, with minimal involvement of humans. The robo-advisors in the market today focus mainly on auto-investing, and are yet to incorporate full-fledged financial advisory. Robo-advisory with its low cost solutions, hassle-free enrolment and availability on digital mediums has made quality financial advice accessible …
Key Takeaways Investment planning is a small subset of comprehensive financial planning. The components of financial planning can be divided into three key pillars: savings & investments, financial risk management and managing loans & leverage. People often confuse financial planning with investment planning. In fact, they assume that saving and investing is all you need …
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Key Takeaways Analyse your annual expenses by looking at your track record from the previous year and make a budget by reevaluating your priorities. Dedicate some time regularly to build a passive income, based on interests, expertise and the time that you can commit in order to supplement your monthly salary. Start putting aside your …
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Key Takeaways Stay away from debt Better advice – Use leverage for situations that will directly improve your net worth. Buy gold for investments Better advice – Create a well-diversified portfolio that includes equities, bonds, commodities, precious metals etc. Invest in real estate as it always appreciates Better advice – Go for investments that you …
Key takeaways: As a financially independent person, although you are not working for pay, you might have to work to maintain that source of income. Aside from early retirement, the purpose of financial independence could vary for different people, be it pursuing their passion or taking up fulfilling roles such as social work, without worrying …