Before taking a plunge into investing, do a financial plan to assesss your goals and aspirations. Financial planning is about putting the numbers to paper and allows you to see if life changes can be made.
Once you have gotten used to a certain lifestyle, it can be difficult to make financial changes. So, making a financial plan will help you make decisions. Every investment has to meet an objective in life.
Money in itself is of no use, money at the right time and for the right reason is what makes it meaningful.
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Why should investors consider what legacy to leave for their children?
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How can investors take data rational decisions that leads to better performance of their investment assets?
You choose different modes of transport depending on the distance you wish to cover. Selecting mutual funds is very similar
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Fund managers need to be appreciated as wealth creators
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