I have just come back from a trip to my hometown and this is the reason I could not update the site for last few days.During my stay at home, something interesting happened when I had to accompany a family…
Category: Personal Finance
One of the Biggest Reasons You should be Investing. Even if you can’t beat the Markets.
Surprised?I am asking you to invest, knowing very well that most of you may not be capable of beating the markets regularly. Let’s be honest here. Most investors haven’t been able to beat markets consistently over long periods. I am…
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Mailbag: Should I take a Loan to Invest Now? (because Markets are making New Highs everyday)
This is going to be a short post. It’s more of a warning for those who have questions like one in title of this post....in their mind.Yesterday, I received a mail from a reader asking me the following question:My portfolio…
If I Was Just Starting My Investment Journey in 2014, Here’s What I’d Do
In last few posts about Indian markets making new highs in 2014 and possibility of Sensex reaching 40,000 in next two years, I have been quite vocal about the recent rally. I have a strong feeling that Indian markets are…
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292 Words to Change Your Financial Life…Today!!
This post is inspired by Rohit’s brilliant post on how to manage your money. I am borrowing a few of his ideas & adding a few myself. Never depend on just one source of income. Save at least 20%…
What I told a frustrated guy in job. At 37, he retired last month – Part 2
Before I continue from where I left in part 1, I will briefly summarize what happened earlier for benefit of new readers... A few years back, I met a guy who was frustrated with his job and life. He had…
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What I told a frustrated guy in job. At 37, he retired last month – Part 1
Isn’t this like a dream come true for all of us? Atleast for those of who are not working for themselves but for somebody else? This post is about a person, with whom I had a casual chat over lunch…
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In 2 Minutes, I Can Tell You When You Will Retire!!
Read the title of this post again.This post will not help you to retire in 2 minutes. But in less than 2 minutes, it will tell you how long will it take for you to retire. And that too without…
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Money Saving Tip # 2 : Turn Off Your Television!!
Last week, I started sharing my money saving tips with you all. And though it could be termed as EVIL, some of you did like the post on how to reduce your phone bills. :-)So continuing with where I left,…
The Wealth Grid – A New Way To Track Your Money
Wealth Grid, as the name suggests is a matrix of your wealth. But before I get into the details, I would first like to tell you about the origin of this concept.Why Wealth Grid?In past, I have been fortunate enough…
Money Saving Tip # 1 : An Evil Idea To Reduce Your Phone Bills
So Facebook has decided to buy WhatsApp. I am not sure whether a price tag of $19 Billion is in the ‘Highly Overpriced Zone’ or not. But atleast Mark Zuckerberg seems convinced with this mobile messenger’s ability to boost Facebook’s…
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How To Become A Crorepati – The Ultimate Guide
Crore. One followed by 7 zeros. There is something about this word which puts a person in an altogether different orbit. It does not matter whether a person has a crore rupees or not. The word is magical. If a…
WTF… Wrist Watch On EMI??
Either I am getting old or there is something seriously wrong with the way our generation has decided to manage their finances. Just last night, I was taking a stroll with my wife in South Mumbai when I saw a…
Mailbag: I want to gift a Dubai trip to my wife. How do I fund it?
I think that after reading the title of this post, many of you would have become interested in knowing more about the person behind such a ‘noble’ thought. 😉 Unfortunately, all I know is his name – Amir. Ever…
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Mailbag: How do I make an Emergency Fund?
A lady reader (Aarti) asked a genuine question in the newly created Contact section of Stable Investor. "I don't understand stock markets, but wait eagerly to read other articles on your website. Everywhere on your site, you advocate that one should make…