Category Archives: Personal Finance

Derivative for Dummies: By a Dummy

Posted on April 29, 2007 by admin

Yes, it’s for Dummies and by a dummy on Derivatives. So here’s what lil’ bit of Derivatives I understand(or pretend to..). Read on…. Derivative is a product whose value is derived from the value of one or more basic variables, … Continue reading →

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What is Human Life Value?

Posted on April 25, 2007 by admin

Putting a finger on the value of yr life is crazy. Isn’t yr life invaluable and priceless? Indian consumers have bought life insurance for reasons of tax saving rather than the core need of providing for one’s family in case … Continue reading →

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Tips on Financial Planning and Budgeting

Posted on April 24, 2007 by admin

Getting rich is in your hands, nobody else’s . So get started with working hard or smart (depends on you again), adding to your finance knowledge and generally taking responsibility for yourself. Get Rich Or Die Trying. If Financial decisions … Continue reading →

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Work the Magic of Compounding

Posted on April 21, 2007 by admin

I spent an hour working in calculating the future values of my investments and worked on MS Excel for that. I found out the “Power of Compounding” and the benefit of “Starting Early”. If I started at age 20 and … Continue reading →

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25 Golden Rules of Stock Investing

Posted on April 20, 2007 by admin

I don’t remember the source, but here they are: 1. Plan your trades. Trade your plan. 2. Keep records of your trading results. 3. Keep a positive attitude, no matter how much you lose. 4. Don’t take the market home. … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Personal Finance Blogs

Posted on April 19, 2007 by admin

This is a new blog. Anytime you feel that your questions do not have the answers here, please head to these wonderful blogs on Personal Finance Ramit Sethi Get Rich Slowly Rajeev Mundra Avinash MB Weblog on Business and Finance … Continue reading →

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Become a Crorepati in 30 months

Posted on April 18, 2007 by admin

Gaurav’s post on the 30 things he wanted to do before he’s 30 was a brave one. I wondered at his bravery and wished him all the best only to land up in trouble myself He wants a way to … Continue reading →

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Ride the Stock Market Wave to Grow your Money

Posted on April 17, 2007 by admin

I have been following the EagleEyeTrade blog and even though I don’t understand technical analysis, I find this blog very credible. I am delighted that Rajiv found time to answer some of my doubts/questions which have been reproduced below: Technical … Continue reading →

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Personal Finance at School

Posted on April 16, 2007 by admin

This news can make you feel that it should have been started in your time. The Government is thinking of starting a course on Investing in the schools in Std. XI/XII. For me the first principle of investing is “better … Continue reading →

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Is ULIP for you?

Posted on April 15, 2007 by admin

ULIP is a hot selling insurance product these days. Unit Linked Insurance policy is an insurance policy where the funds are invested in the Capital market and the policyholder bears all the investment risks. Insurance companies are falling over each … Continue reading →

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