M. Pattabiraman's Blog, page 97

“Let’s get rich with Pattu”, a podcast on money management by OfSpin

A new weekly podcast on money management, Let’s get rich with Pattu, produced by Ofspin is launching on May 29th 2023. Each episode will cover one aspect of money management – insurance, emergency funds, planning for retirement, financial independence and early retirement, buying vs renting and more. Readers who want their questions featured on the...

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Should Salaried Individuals opt for a Higher Pension Scheme from EPS?

Further extension of the deadline to opt for a higher pension under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) has been extended to June 26, 2023. So, the subscriber of EPFO has a month to decide whether to opt for a higher pension scheme from EPS. The objective of this article is to help you determine the...

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Can I become financially independent in the next 20 years?

A reader says, “I am a regular reader of freefincal. I am wondering whether I will be able to be financially independent in the next 20 years. My Background: I am 34 years old and working for an MNC. My wife is a homemaker; she is 31 years old. We have a three-year-old daughter”. Expense...

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My Stock Portfolio Analysis: May 2023

This article compares my stock portfolio with an equivalent investment in a Nifty index fund and the Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 TR index. We post this comparison each month. Before we begin, new readers need to appreciate the context of these investments. I started direct equity investing only after achieving a comfortable level of...

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Should I disclose a new health condition to my health insurer?

This article discusses two questions readers often ask about health insurance. (1) After buying a health insurance policy, should I inform the insurer if I am diagnosed with a new health condition? There is no need to inform the insurer immediately. At the time of renewal, if you don’t wish to increase your coverage and...

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Can you suggest a single mutual fund where I can invest without worrying about performance?

A reader says, ” I am a long-time admirer and follower of your blog. I started investing in 2010 after getting a job and am continuing. I am 37 years old, and my portfolio allocation is 72% equity (80% direct equity and 20% MF) and 28% fixed income”. “I wanted to invest for my newborn...

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Can I invest in UTI S&P BSE Housing Index Fund?

UTI S&P BSE Housing Index Fund is an open-ended scheme tracking S&P BSE Housing TR. The NFO period ends June 5th 2023. Does it make sense to invest in it? The S&P BSE Housing index chooses stocks from the  S&P BSE 250 LargeMidCap Index classified in housing-related industries. Constituents are weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization,...

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Debt and hybrid mutual fund screener (May 2023) 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 market funds, banking and PSU funds etc. The credit quality of the bonds in the portfolio and the bond maturity profile...

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NPS to get systematic withdrawal facility: Good move or bad?

In Oct 2022, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the NPS regulator, released a draft proposal on implementing Systematic Lump sum Withdrawal (SLW) in the national pension scheme and sought public feedback. We had earlier discussed the withdrawal rules, the proposed change and our feedback on the same: NPS Systematic Lump Sum Withdrawal...

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Why Simple Portfolios Make Sense And How To Build Them

In this article, SEBI registered fee-only advisor Akshay Nayak – the newest member of fee-only India* – explains why simple portfolios make sense and how to build them. About the author: Akshay holds an MBA in Finance from Great Eastern Management School, Bangalore. His website is akshaynayakria.com. His articles on personal finance and investing can...

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