In this episode, Monika Halan demystifies the concept of debt in investing. Learn how familiar products like bank FDs, bonds, and PPF fit into your financial strategy, providing stability and assured returns. Monika explains the role of debt products in balancing your portfolio and offers insights into using bond funds for various financial goals. Tune in to understand the nuances of debt investing and how it complements equity for a well-rounded portfolio.
Monika also answers questions about whether you should invest in the NPS if one is already contributing to EPF, how to firm up your allocation and retirement corpus before marriage, and how to invest your gratuity amount for a short term duration.
Chapters:
(00:31 - 05:15) The Importance Of Debt Products
(05:31 - 07:04) EPF vs NPS
(07:07 - 08:52) Building A Corpus Before Marriage
(08:53 - 11:11) Investing For Short Term
If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at mailme@monikahalan.com
Monika’s book on basic money management
https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/
Monika’s book on mutual funds
https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/
Monika’s workbook on recording your financial life
https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/
Calculators
https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html
You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan.
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Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome
Head of Audio: Kartik Kulkarni
Producer: Meghna Gulati
Sound Editor: Lakshman Parsuram
Artwork: Alika Gupta