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Claim settlement ratio 2018-19 for term insurance: Useful or not?

Published on December 19, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 2 Comments

The Claim settlement ratio for 2018-19 published by IRDA is analysed in detail to show how it can be used, what it can be used for, and how it is not useful (just like last year, even more so now!) to choose a term life insurance policy!

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SBI ETF Nifty 50 vs UTI Nifty Index Fund: Which is Better?

Published on December 17, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 1 Comment

This is a comparison of SBI ETF Nifty 50 with UTI Nifty Index Fund. we ask if it automatically makes sense to choose the SBI ETF as its expense ratio is 30% lower? The answer is no!

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Govt Updates Scheme Year of All Small Savings Instruments to 2019

Published on December 16, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal

The Ministry of finance in a gazette notification dated 12th Dec 2019 has updated the scheme year of all small savings instrument rules to 2019. A look at what has changed and what has not.

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Reader Story: I met an accident the day I got married and learned key money lessons

Published on December 16, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 5 Comments

In this reader story, Suresh Murugan shares the lessons he learned after meeting an accident on the way back from his marriage

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Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund Review: Buy or Switch To Index Funds?

Published on December 15, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 3 Comments

This is a performance review of Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund. We find out if it makes sense to choose or keep the faith with this fund or switch to large cap index funds

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Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana: Will this help if you become unemployed?

Published on December 14, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 2 Comments

The Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana is a new unemployment insurance scheme. Will this provide enough relief if we lose our jobs? Let us find out how the scheme works, its benefits and features

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Delay in EPF interest payment: Is there a loss to subscribers?

Published on December 13, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 13 Comments

Will the delay in EPF interest payment for 2018-2019 result in a loss to subscribers? Will it affect compounding? We show that it does with some simple examples.

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Beginner’s Guide to Personal Finance: A free e-book by Vinay Rai

Published on December 12, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 1 Comment

This is a free e-book for absolute beginners and newbies to personal finance by Vinay Rai. Young earners and those who wish to organise their personal finances can use this book as a “starter kit” and begin 2020 with confidence

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Bharat Bond ETF FAQ: Is it worth buying? Are there better alternatives?

Published on December 11, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 4 Comments

Bharat Bond ETF opens for subscription between 12-20th Dec 2019. Is this the answer to credit risk problems in debt mutual funds? Is it worth buying? Are there better alternatives?

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Axis Nifty 100 Index Fund Impressive AUM but is it expensive?

Published on December 10, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 3 Comments

Axis Nifty 100 Index Fund has a Total Expense Ratio of 0.16% for the direct plan with 436 Crores in AUM. Is this too expensive? Is it worth shifting from a Nifty 50 index fund to Axis Nifty 100? Let us find out

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Debt Mutual Fund Categories Explained For Retail Investors

Published on December 8, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 3 Comments

Debt mutual fund categories are explained in simple language. Retail investors can use them to understand when to use which category. This is part three of a three-part series by SEBI RIA Swapnil Kendhe

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Three Key Mutual Fund Terms All Retail Investors Should Know

Published on December 7, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 2 Comments

Whether you hold equity-oriented mutual funds or debt-oriented mutual funds, here are three key mutual fund terms all retail investors should know. This is part two of a three-part series by SEBI RIA Swapnil Kendhe

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Basics of Debt Mutual Funds Explained for New Investors

Published on December 6, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 2 Comments

Debt mutual funds need not be hard-to-understand products. Here are the basics that every retail investor should know before investing or avoiding debt mutual funds! This is part one of a three-part series.

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Tax on Fixed Deposits: Should we pay each year or on maturity?

Published on December 5, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 4 Comments

Should we pay tax on fixed deposits each year or only on maturity? What does the law say? What are the options for the investor? Can we pay on maturity even if there is a tax deduction at source? Let us find out

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Annual subscription at a discount vs monthly subscription: which is better?

Published on December 4, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 6 Comments

Many online products and services can be renewed monthly or annually. The annual fee is considerably lower than the sum of the monthly fees over a year. Does it always make sense to take the discount and pay annually? Let us find out.

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