The year 2020 has just started, and probably you have made your new year resolutions. But have you decided on financial resolutions for the new year to improve your financial habit and create wealth? Your financial resolutions should be more prudent and long term in nature.
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<p style="display:none">Having worked for over 2 decades when I look back there are a few things I would tell my younger self especially on the personal finance side.</p>
<h2 style="font-size:21px">Start with The Fundamentals</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Having worked for over 2 decades when I look back there are a few things I would tell my younger self especially on the personal finance side.</p>
Retirement is often seen as the second innings of life. That is the time when you enjoy the luxury of time, while you do not have any official meetings to attend or timelines to meet. While it may be an extended vacation, you may be in for many surprises, if you have not planned for it. Retirement planning must be done prudently and systematically so that you don't have any financial constraints while planning to fulfil your pending dreams and aspirations after retirement.
<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-024521db-7fff-10d2-2602-3633743eea88">The AMFI (Association of Mutual Funds in India) data reveals that around 20% of the overall equity investor folios as on 30th November 2019 are invested in ELSS. This may reflect the emerging preference of </span>Equity Linked Savings Scheme for tax saving purposes. However, instead of following the herd, you should make an informed decision about investing in ELSS of mutual funds. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5a485021-7fff-0fef-330d-78791e9be790">While we talk of </span>financial planning for working women, there are some inherent trends seen in the way women handle their finances. </p>
We are already in the last quarter of the financial year, and most of the employers will be pushing for the proofs of your tax-saving investments. With the increasing awareness of mutual funds as an investment option, Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) funds are also emerging as the preferred option for tax savings.
