M. Pattabiraman's Blog, page 161

The ultimate guide to booking cheap flight tickets in India

If I say that I never frowned at the prices of air tickets, I’d be lying. Most of us are always on the lookout for cheap flight tickets. This holds especially true for those who love to travel....



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Who should invest in Parag Parikh Conservative Hybrid Fund?

The first fact sheet of Parag Parikh Conservative Hybrid Fund (PPCHF) is now available. The fund now has an AUM of Rs. 292 Crores. This provides some more clarity on the nature of the fund and who...



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My financial journey: from novice to goal-based investor

One of the best aspects of the freefincal reader community is their willingness to write about their experiences and portfolio details to help and inspire fellow DIY investors. In our 12th reader...



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Trading vs freelancing: Which is better for a side hustle?

I recently had an interesting discussion with a 22-year-old. The person who prefers anonymity wanted an opinion on what he should focus on for a side hustle (source of extra income): trading –...



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Remote Work: How to Make It Work for You

In this article, Vishal Kataria explains how to become an effective remote worker, be it an employee, freelancer, or entrepreneur. He has more than seven years of experience as a remote worker and...



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How to prepare for the “new normal” in retirement planning

In the ten-plus years that I have been making retirement calculators, I have received several questions on the inputs: what inflation rate should I take after retirement? What return should I assume...



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Kotak Global Innovation Fund of Fund Review

Kotak Global Innovation Fund of Fund is an open-ended fund of fund investing in Wellington Global Innovation Fund (or any other similar overseas mutual fund schemes/ETFs). The fund of fund is...



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Debt mutual fund screener (July 2021) for selection, tracking, learning

This is a debt mutual fund screener for fund selection, fund portfolio tracking and learning. It also includes hybrid funds that invest in bonds. It will satisfy investors who wish to invest in money...



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DSP US Flexible Equity Fund Review

DSP US Flexible Equity Fund is an open-ended fund of fund scheme investing in BlackRock Global Funds – US Flexible Equity Fund (the underlying fund). The scheme was launched in Aug 2012 and now has...



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How ten years of tracking investments changed my life

As I opened my investment tracker spreadsheet for this month, I realised that I have been at it for the last ten years. This is how tracking investments have changed my life and why I strongly...



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