Is Bitcoin better than Ethereum? Or is Ethereum better than Bitcoin? Should I invest in Bitcoin or Ether? BTC or ETH? What are the Differences between Bitcoin Vs Ethereum? Which Crypto Is a Better Investment: Bitcoin or Ether? All these…
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10 years is a long time. So does it make sense to Buy & Hold Bitcoin for the next 10 years (from 2022 to 2032)? Let me try to share my thoughts on this question. Don’t expect it to be…
Many people somehow end up with too many mutual fund schemes from the same fund house (AMC). Though it's not an immediate risk, nevertheless can be a risk at some point in the future. Hence, it’s advisable to not have…
We all know Nifty 50 index constituents are regularly updated (once every 6 months, see details here). Over a period of time, these small occasional changes have led to a big change in Nifty. So the Nifty50 of the year…
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I was recently quoted in Economic Times WEALTH (14-20 June 2021) in the Q&A section where a panel of experts answer reader's questions related to any aspect of their personal finance. Here is the 32-year old reader's query about accumulating…
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The Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the Financial Year (FY 2021-22) and AY 2022-23 is 317. For the previous FY 2020-21, the CII Number was 301. The CII Number for the last 5 financial years is FY2021-22 (CII is 317),…
For many, travelling is an important goal. I am one of them. I like to travel (read this). If time and schedule permit. But in general, I aim to travel to a new location once every 6 months. So if…
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How large should your Emergency Fund be? And where to put your emergency fund money? These are 2 main questions that you should answer with respect to your emergency fund. Now I am sure that you know what an emergency…
Once you get into cryptocurrencies, you soon realize that it’s not just about Bitcoin (BTC). There are thousands of other coins/tokens as well. The prominent ones being Ether (Ethereum), Cardano, Ripple, Litecoin, etc. Any exposure to the crypto space initially…
Read More How to split Crypto portfolio % between Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Altcoins?
Do health insurance premiums increase with age in India? Yes, that’s right. The health insurance premiums increase with the age of the policyholder in India. And this is true even for the existing policyholders. Their premiums can increase at the…
A close friend (outside India) recently forwarded me a mail that I had sent to him in 2014 about Bitcoin (BTC). Have a look at the mail that I sent him (in January 2014): Please ignore the typos in the…
Read More My Advice to a Bitcoin Crorepati in 2014 (Hint: Didn’t Work. He is Richer now!)
Should I Invest in Bitcoin or other Altcoins? Or Bitcoin Vs Altcoin? As of now, there are more than 10,300 cryptocurrencies (source: Coinmarketcap.com) as shown below: So even though we can say that Bitcoin is the king of cryptocurrencies and…
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If you look at Bitcoin price history, you will find that it is peppered with small corrections to huge crashes. Up to 80% price correction in a matter of a month! So if you want to know about the historical…
If you are a Bitcoin enthusiast, you might like this post. We will talk about allocation to Bitcoins and other coins/tokens in a portfolio. This will lead us to answer questions like - How much percentage of the portfolio to…
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If you are into passive investing (via index funds and ETFs) in India, then you would know about the Nifty Next 50 index. But how does Nifty Next 50 differ from Nifty 50, how should you choose between Nifty 50…
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