DSIJ Mindshare

The different categories of assets classes have varying degrees of risks, while the level of risk appetite or risk tolerance of an individual depends on several factors. Some of the important factors that determine the risk-taking ability of an individual are the level of income, age of the investor, expectations of returns and the financial needs and liabilities.

Most of the investors are very well conversant with Systematic Investment Plan (SIP), but not many investors are aware of the Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) and Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) of mutual funds. Let us understand what these plans are how investors can benefit from them.

All commercial banks levy a plethora of charges for providing various kinds of services to the customers. However, the customers may not even be aware of these charges unless they check up their bank accounts regularly.

Home loan is a big financial liability for a home buyer, not only because the amount involved runs into millions, if not crores, of rupees, but also because the tenure of the home loan runs into a decade or more.

Retired persons drawing monthly pension after retirement can claim various deductions and exemptions under various sections of the Income Tax Act. Let us take a look at all the exemptions and deductions available for the retirees that can help them save on their income tax.