You’ve probably heard of equity and debt funds, but you’ve never heard of a hybrid fund. What are hybrid funds, exactly? A hybrid fund, as the name implies, invests in various asset classes to meet the needs of investors with varied risk tolerances. The investments are often made in a combination of stock and fixed-income securities. What are Hybrid Funds? …

Have you ever felt the need for urgent money? Have you ever found difficulty in locating a money lending firm? It might be due to your credit history or your current pay situation. It is because, from the credit score, these financial institutions ascertain your repayment abilities; they’ll likely expect you to have difficulty paying back the money immediately with …

The concept of taking security over digital assets, particularly digital currencies, is still in its early stages, and it is further complicated by conflicting case law and different treatment of various types of digital assets. If we gain clarity in these areas and eventually feel confident that security can be taken and perfected, the market could experience a significant shift. …

Back in the day, people were aware of only traditional life insurance products, such as whole life or endowment plans. With time, the insurance industry also launched new products, considering the needs of consumers. These new products dominate the current market with their unique strategies. One such product that has gained popularity over the recent years is a Unit Linked …

Financial planning is essentially life planning in a strategic way. It allows you to meet your goals and aspirations in the desired timeline and helps you ride out crises and emergencies. Most people tend to focus on only one aspect of financial planning which gives them a false sense of security. For instance, if someone has sufficient insurance cover, they …

The IPO market in India is also likely to weaken the upsurge in a specific number of companies. Though there is no reliable information as to an exact date at which the following companies are also likely to open up for the subscription, also we can expect them to hit the specific stock market in March 2022. If tracking the …

ULIP plans remain a popular investment vehicle despite the 2021 Union Budget removing the tax exemption on the maturity amount of high-value premium policies. In the first 9 months of F.Y. 2021-22, the sale of ULIP plans grew by 49% YoY. There are many reasons behind this growth, including a strong stock market performance, growth of savings, and higher risk …

Mutual funds are one of the best investment instruments that can help you build a corpus for your long-term financial goals. You can either invest lump sums in mutual funds or start a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP). If you’re looking to invest for the long term, it’s better to opt for the SIP route, as it allows you to invest …

Car insurance for some can be steep expense. While the law makes it mandatory to buy one, there is no escape if you are a car owner. Hence, the regulator, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has made a third-party car insurance as mandatory. Third party car insurance policies are plans that offer coverage for liabilities that may …

Does high risk-credit card processing seem mysterious to you? In fact, there is nothing intimidating about high risk merchant processing if you’re equipped with the right knowledge. Let’s find out what you should know when applying for a high risk merchant account and see who can best help you with high risk payment processing. High-Risk Credit Card Processing Credit card …