Along with salary and income increases, liabilities have also increased. EMIs, credit cards, home loans and others take a huge bite out of income.
Difficult to build the appropriate level of portfolio when 50% or more of the cash flow is going towards liabilities.
Pay off the smallest loan first so you can start paying off the bigger loan.
Before looking at SIP management, look at management of EMIs. When EMI management is efficient, then portfolio building becomes easier.
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A rickshaw wallah invests Rs. 300 and over 16 years, builds a sizable investment.
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How can investors take data rational decisions that leads to better performance of their investment assets?
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Fund managers need to be appreciated as wealth creators
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A merchant navy professional want a shore job to spend more time with his family. Can he afford to do so?
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