Five steps towards freedom from financial worries

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Aug 11, 2015 | 09:36 AM IST ET Wealth Newsletter How to go for the right annuity plan There are many types of annuity plans. Essentially they can be classified based on the timing of the benefit, variability of the benefit and coverage of the benefit. Why you should consider a cancer insurance policy In India alone, about 10 lakh people are diagnosed with cancer every year and another six to seven lakh die of it. Five steps towards freedom from financial worries Everybody craves freedom from financial worries, but few are able to achieve this. Here are 5 things that will help you become financially free. How to restructure income, investments & expenses to optimise tax outgo Tax out-go can be cut if one's employer agrees to rejig pay package components and by availing of all deductions one is eligible for. The best six mid-cap value stocks to buy Despite the recent rally in mid-cap counters, you can still pick value stocks in this segment. Here's a list of the best ones to buy. Why overindulgence in risky bets for short-term gains may be bad for you Financial porn is money advice that excites the investor and encourages him to indulge in risky behaviour for short-term gains. Quote of the week "When you look outside India, for example, Brazil, Russia, China or Indonesia, all of a sudden, India looks like a million roses." Taimur Baig,Deutsche Bank Family Finances How aggressive investing will stand the Barmans in good stead Exposure to equity and heavy investments early in life mean that the Barmans just need to streamline their portfolio and secure their risks. Financial Planning Key lessons for financial advisers from a humble car driver Financial advisers need to play the role of a mentor or coach. They have to show investors they are capable of earning more. Money-making venture How Pankaj Acharya's Mad(e) In India draws inspiration from Indian lifestyles Mad(e) In India sells products via three brick-and-mortar stores, its website, multi-brand outlets and also through online marketplaces. Entrepreneurs How the Rs 160 crore StarAgri is helping farmers manage their produce Our aim is to connect with 25 lakh farmers. We want to become every farmers' dream partner in their success Financial Calculators Plan your car Car cart! Use this calculator to find out if it is worthwhile to shift your home loan to another bank? Just enter the data and click next. It's that easy. Home Loan Refinance Should you refinance your home loan? Find out how much you will have on retirement with different combinations of savings, percentage returns, time to go and tax rate. More Calculators How to consolidate one's provident fund Universal Account Number has been introduced to address most of the pain points related to change of jobs and tracking of PF balances. Why KEC is a good bet for investors despite rise in stock price KEC is already the lowest bidder in projects worth Rs 3,500 crore and is expected to get these orders in the next 2-3 quarters. Basics of investing in ultra short-term schemes of mutual funds Since such schemes of mutual funds are meant to provide high liquidity to investors, these funds do not carry entry or exit load. Five smart things to know about pre-paid forex cards Pre-paid forex cards can be reloaded remotely at the bank, by a third party, who should fill up required documents as per RBI rules. Ten questions to find out how financially stable you are Financial freedom means you are able to do what you enjoy without worrying about finances. Take this short quiz to know where you stand. More Newsletters ET Mutual Fund A weekly round-up of the top news and views from the mutual fund industry. Markets Watch Round up of stock, currency, bond, money and real estate market ET Investment Opportunities Property, Stocks, IPOs, NFOs, Mutual Funds and latest investment options in your inbox. Daily Newsletter Special stories that round up the major developments of the day. Follow Us on ET: About us|Advertise with us|Terms of Use|Privacy Policy|Feedback|Sitemap|Code of Ethics © 2015 Times Internet Limited. To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add etnotifications@indiatimes.com to your address book today. If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please click here To unsubscribe or edit your subscriptions please click here