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A comparison of 4 Personal Accident & Disability Insurance Covers
Accident and disability insurance is one of the most important parts of the insurance covers you must have. A comparison of benefits.

Vipin Khandelwal
Jul 18, 20204 min read


Quantum Dynamic Bond Fund – Does it have a place in your portfolio?
The Quantum Dynamic Bond Fund seeks to generate income and capital appreciation with active management. Should you invest in this fund?

Vipin Khandelwal
Jul 16, 20204 min read


Fractional Investment in Commercial Real Estate – What’s the real deal?
Fractional investment in commercial real estate is gaining traction in India. Any analysis if you should consider investing in this space?

Vipin Khandelwal
Jul 5, 20205 min read


Tax-free guaranteed return for highest tax bracket investors
Can HDFC LIfe Sanchay Plus provide tax free guaranteed return for highest tax bracket investors? Better than a Bank Fixed Deposit?

Vipin Khandelwal
Jun 30, 20205 min read


7 ways to improve your credit score
Here are 7 steps to improve your credit score to above 750 and avoid unnecessary future troubles with loans and visas, and marriage too.

Vipin Khandelwal
Jun 26, 20204 min read


Flight to safety in debt funds – Insights for 2020 & beyond
We talk to Arvind CHari and Pankaj Pathak of Quantum Mutual Fund on how the debt fund space is looking post 2020 crisis.

Vipin Khandelwal
Jun 22, 20206 min read


Retirement Planning – Who cares?
Retirement is that period which commands the most resources to maintain an existing lifestyle. How do you plan for that phase?

Vipin Khandelwal
Jun 17, 20205 min read


Franklin India Feeder – Franklin US Opportunities Fund for international diversification
Can Franklin India Feeder - Franklin US Opportunities Fund help you achieve international diversification?

Vipin Khandelwal
Jun 12, 20203 min read
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[Funny Money] Why are the Stock markets rising?
All the sundry reasons for why the stock markets are rising and yet it is good to be on your toes and follow asset allocation.

Vipin Khandelwal
Jun 10, 20202 min read


5 financial must-dos for married couples
Couples talking about money and planning it together is a recipe for a successful marriage. How should you go about it?

Vipin Khandelwal
Jun 8, 20206 min read


Why is Sundaram Midcap Fund such a laggard?
New Investors tend to get rattled as their midcap funds show a downward trend in a falling market. How are these funds smartly managing

Vipin Khandelwal
May 28, 20203 min read


“It was possible to avoid Yes Bank stock fiasco in 2018 itself” – Amey Kulkarni
A chat with Amey Kulkarni, a direct equity investor and advisor on how to build wealth equity and how he identified yes bank as a rogue.

Vipin Khandelwal
May 25, 202016 min read


The biggest mistake in Direct Stocks Investing
The biggest mistakes in direct stocks investing and how you can avoid them with just one thing - buy businesses and not tickers.

Vipin Khandelwal
May 18, 20204 min read


Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020 – What’s the deal?
Do Sovereign Gold Bonds make for a good investment addition to the portfolio? What are the benefits of holding SGB over gold?

Vipin Khandelwal
May 8, 20204 min read


7.75% RBI Savings Bonds – all you wanted to know
7.75% RBI Savings Bonds is a compelling fixed rate investment option. It comes with a guaranteed rate of return and sovereign guarantee...

Vipin Khandelwal
May 6, 20203 min read


5 questions about debt funds
Over the past week, I have received several questions about debt funds. I am reproducing a few here for your benefit and learning. #1 ...

Vipin Khandelwal
Apr 30, 20204 min read


Updates on ICICI Value Discovery & other value funds
A quick review of the various value funds offered by mutual funds and their price behaviour over time.

Vipin Khandelwal
Apr 17, 20205 min read


Dynamic Asset Allocation funds – What problem do they solve?
The big idea of a Dynamic Asset Allocation fund – narrow the volatility of the portfolio and curtail the extent of the drawdowns. Works?

Vipin Khandelwal
Apr 15, 20206 min read


Is Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund a good fit for international diversification?
Is Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund a good fit for international diversification? Let's look at what the NFO has to offer.

Vipin Khandelwal
Apr 9, 20205 min read


1 crore health cover – A review of Aditya Birla Policy
1 crore health cover – A review of Aditya Birla Policy. What are pros and cons and should you consider having this insurance policy?

Vipin Khandelwal
Feb 14, 20205 min read

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