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64 articles on money management, goals, emergency funds, life stages and financial advice, newest added Oct 29, 2026.

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Start my financial plan What financial planning means, the basics, and how planning differs from investing. Getting started Plan my goals Goal-based planning, timelines, and what to do with a lump sum. Goal-based planning Manage monthly money Saving versus investing, credit cards, EMIs and an annual money checklist. Household cash flow Build an emergency fund How much to keep, where to keep it, and what protection sits alongside it. Emergency funds Plan for a life change Marriage, double income, freelancing, children and professional practice. Life stages Choose a financial adviser What to look for in an adviser, DIY versus advised, and reviewing your plan. Advice and reviews

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  1. Life stages 15 min read Best Investment Plans for Boy Child in India (2026) No SSY for boys? Here is what works instead. PPF, equity SIPs, NPS Vatsalya and post office schemes explained for parents planning their son's future in India.
  2. Cash flow 24 min read How Much Home Loan EMI Can You Actually Afford in India? The bank approves EMI up to 55% of gross income. But your real affordability is lower - it depends on SIPs, emergency fund, insurance, and income risk.
  3. Goals 21 min read Should I Redeem My Mutual Funds for a Home Down Payment? Redeeming mutual funds for a home down payment triggers capital gains tax, breaks compounding, and often stops SIPs.
  4. Cash flow 7 min read Reduce EMI vs Reduce Tenure: Which Saves More Interest in India? Confused between reducing EMI or reducing tenure after a loan prepayment?
  5. Advice 8 min read SEBI Tracks Finfluencers With AI: Investor Checklist SEBI is using AI to track finfluencers. Use this checklist to spot risky “tips”, verify registrations, and avoid misleading promos.
  6. Cash flow 6 min read How Credit Cards Impact Personal Financial Planning in India Learn how credit cards impact personal financial planning in India, from CIBIL score and utilization to minimum due traps and safe rules.
  7. 13 min read Asset Allocation by Age in India: Ideal Equity, Debt, Gold Split A practical asset allocation guide for India with age-wise equity-debt-gold-cash ranges and clear rules for goals and retirement.
  8. Goals 6 min read Understanding the Rule of 72: Estimate Investment Growth Learn how the Rule of 72 helps you estimate how long your investment will take to double, and how to use CAGR and Reverse CAGR for financial planning.
  9. 5 min read Warren Buffett Retires: Is Long-Term Investing Reaching Its Limits? Warren Buffett’s retirement raises a bigger question for investors - can “hold forever” investing still work in fast-changing, technology-driven markets?
  10. Cash flow 7 min read Annual Personal Finance Checklist for 2026: A Simple January Money Reset A simple January money reset checklist for Indians. Review emergency fund, SIPs, insurance, loans, taxes, and goals in one focused hour.
  11. 11 min read Covered Bonds vs Perpetual vs AT1 Bonds Explained Covered bonds, perpetual bonds, and AT1 bonds look similar but behave very differently. Learn how they work, key risks, and a comparison table.
  12. 7 min read Debt Fund vs FD: A Simple Comparison (Returns, Tax, Risk) Debt Fund vs FD explained in simple. Compare safety, returns, tax, risk and liquidity. See which is better for short-term goals in India.

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