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Asset allocation : Why macroeconomics matters

Investing

6 min read

Asset allocation : Why macroeconomics matters

While building a personal finance plan, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is how to…

Charting Your Financial Future: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting | Temperament by 1 Finance

Temperament

3 min read

Charting Your Financial Future: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting | Temperament by 1 Finance

The world of personal finance is often seen as daunting and complex. However, understanding and effectively…

What is a REIT in India and How Can You Invest in REIT?

Investing

5 min read

What is a REIT in India and How Can You Invest in REIT?

Imagine owning a piece of premium commercial real estate in Mumbai, Bangalore, or Delhi—without shelling out…

New ITR filing due date: When is the last date to file ITR, belated ITR, revised ITR for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)?

ITR Filing

7 min read

New ITR filing due date: When is the last date to file ITR, belated ITR, revised ITR for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)?

Taxpayers across India are gearing up to file their income tax returns (ITRs) for the financial…

NPS vs. UPS: How to choose the right pension scheme

NPS

9 min read

NPS vs. UPS: How to choose the right pension scheme

NPS is market-linked whereas UPS offers fixed payout. Which one should you choose?

Financial Strategies for People in Their 40s: How to Make the Most of Your Money?

Investing

7 min read

Financial Strategies for People in Their 40s: How to Make the Most of Your Money?

If you're in your 40s and looking to improve your financial situation, this article is for…

Should You Opt For Arbitrage Funds For Your Emergency Corpus?

ITR Filing

3 min read

Should You Opt For Arbitrage Funds For Your Emergency Corpus?

Arbitrage Funds vs. Liquid Funds: The Best Option for Emergency Funds? The tax efficiency of arbitrage…

ITR-4 (Sugam) for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26): Key changes in ITR-4 form that taxpayers must know

ITR Filing

7 min read

ITR-4 (Sugam) for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26): Key changes in ITR-4 form that taxpayers must know

If you are a small business owner, freelancer, or professional who has opted for the presumptive…

How to Build a Mutual Fund Portfolio

Mutual Fund

3 min read

How to Build a Mutual Fund Portfolio

The journey of generating wealth begins with a simple sound financial decision that is picking out…

Multi-asset allocation fund vs. gold ETF: Which one to choose for gold exposure in 2025?

Mutual Fund

6 min read

Multi-asset allocation fund vs. gold ETF: Which one to choose for gold exposure in 2025?

  With several new all-time highs in the last few months, the allure of gold shines…

What Do Debt Funds Look Like In 2025?

Personal Finance

4 min read

What Do Debt Funds Look Like In 2025?

In 2022, when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the repo rate, returns of existing…

How to Choose a Financial Advisor in India

Personal Finance

5 min read

How to Choose a Financial Advisor in India

Choosing a financial advisor is a difficult task. A right financial advisor can set your finances…

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